Examines cases of famous tombs, burial places, and treasure troves, including Egypt's pyramids, the tombs of ancient China, and King John's lost treasure.
Presents several of the most dangerous, dirty, and otherwise unpleasant jobs done in ancient Greece and Rome, including peasant, slave, Olympic pankratist, laborer, fuller, gladiator, and soldier.
Bridges are some of the most beautiful and useful products of math we encounter in our daily lives. This detailed text will teach readers exciting and age-appropriate facts about the engineering behin
In this informative book, readers dig into the history of tunnels and expand their cultural awareness as they explore famous tunnels across the globe. They’ll also discover other technologies that pla
Explores the causes of the Civil War, examining the growing differences between the North and South, the contention over slavery, and the expanding country.
By following the instructions in this book, readers could have the best-wrapped Christmas presents in their family. A colorful gift box and gift bow are just two of the origami projects included in th
Diwali is the Hindu festival of light and the start to the new year, so there's a lot to celebrate. Origami lamps and lanterns would fit right in with other decorations for Diwali, as lamps are put ou
NASA has now sent a robot beyond our solar system, and another is on its way. Through detailed, fascinating main content and sidebars, readers learn about the process of creating the technology for th
Presents several of the most dangerous, dirty, and otherwise unpleasant jobs done in medieval times, including peasant, bog iron collector, woad dyer, fuller, barber-surgeon, and plague doctor.
Explains what democracy is using real world examples from United States history and government, including the American Revolution, the three branches of government, and the Constitution.
Looks at fables, examining what they are and why people tell them, and re-tells several pairs of the tales from around the world with similar themes in order to compare and contrast them.
Looks at legends, examining what they are and why people tell them, and re-tells several pairs of the tales from around the world with similar themes in order to compare and contrast them.
Presents several of the most dangerous, dirty, and otherwise unpleasant jobs done in ancient Egypt, including bleacher, embalmer, quarry worker, paint mixer, farmer, housewife, brick maker, and miner.
Looks at fairy tales, examining what they are and why people tell them, and re-tells several pairs of the tales from around the world with similar themes in order to compare and contrast them.
Introduces monarchy as a form of government, describing its unique features and its history through the ages, along with examples of current monarchies in Europe and Asia.
Describes how to exercise and stay fit in order to stay healthy, and explains why some people exercise and how to determine the right amount for a fun and healthy experience.
Describes the importance of interpersonal relationships, including the bonds between members of a family and friends, and explains how to maintain these relationships while avoiding bullying and peer
France's history, regions, food, and culture are discussed in this colorful volume, as well as the story behind the country's national anthem and flag. A guide to pronouncing common French phrases an
