Describes the types of criminals that existed during the Renaissance era and the ways they were punished, including the use of hand-crushers, racks, and execution blocks.
Describes the theatre during the Renaissance era, including its organization, the sets and costumes used, the life of actors, and the playwrights of the time such as Shakespeare and Christopher Marlow
"Light and sound are two of the most important things in the universe. Without them everything would be dark and silent. Plants and animals would die. What scientists have found out about light and so
Describes Ancient Greek beliefs about medicine and sickness, including gods who healed, doctors, diagnoses, drugs and herbs, pregnancy and birth, epidemics, wounds and operations, and mental illness.
Describes the history, culture, and social customs of the native people who lived in the southeastern United States and who faced many challenges with the arrival of European explorers and settlers.
Presents the history, culture, and social customs of the native people from the Middle Atlantic coast, and provides information on the famous Pocahontas.
Describes the history, culture, and social customs of the native people of the northeastern United States coast who lived in present-day Massachusetts and faced many challenges with the arrival of Eur
Discusses the changes that come along with adolescence, including information on puberty, dating, and sex, and includes stories from teenagers about their experiences.
Whether readers are just learning the game or interested in learning more, this series will appeal to all young sports enthusiasts through descriptions of the rules, equipment, and strategies of the s
Covering important American figures from recent times, each book includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world events, source notes
Describes the life and accomplishments of the businessman who helped expand the nation's growing financial system and established some of the world's largest banks and industries.
Chronicles the life of the sixteenth-century Dutch scholar and author, who attempted to reform the Catholic Church from within and whose writings dealt with many issues that would surface during the P
Describes the life and accomplishments of the martyr who spent his life translating and distributing copies of the Bible to the people of England, which was considered heresy and resulted in his execu
A biography of the American author who, in writing "Uncle Tom's Cabin," revealed the cruelties of slavery and further split an already divided country.
Covering important figures throughout the Renaissance era, each title in this series includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world
Explores the different types of natural resources, including renewable and nonrenewable and discusses conservation of resources and alternative sources.
Covering important American figures from recent times, each book includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world events, source notes
Discusses how certain viruses and bacteria can live and spread in food, leading to contaminations and outbreaks of illnesses in both animals and humans, and explains how to prevent foodborne illness w
Discusses the causes and effects of thunderstorms, sandstorms, tornadoes, and blizzards; looks at important people and events in the history of meteorology; and includes a science activity demonstrati
Explains how genes and heredity are linked, how this information can be used to breed specific kinds of plants and animals, and the ethics involved in genetically engineering plants, animals, and huma
Examines the everyday life of teenagers in contemporary Nepal, discussing urban and rural families, education, teenage marriage, and work and leisure activities.
