Learn about a variety of ancient Chinese arts and crafts which includes step-by-step instructions for making some of them.

An introduction to the history, geography and culture of Ecuador's mountain areas, with a focus on the day-to-day lives of the children.

Engaging images accompany information about Iraq. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8

"Dickens' tale of Scrooge's discovery of the true Christmas spirit is presented with Rackham's famous pictorial interpretations." --

"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is one of the best-loved novels of all time--and today, it's more popular than ever. When the wealthy and very eligible bachelor Charles Bingley purchases an estate in the Bennets' small town, he and the beautiful Jane immediately fall in love. But Bingley's arrogant friend Darcy just as quickly alienates Lizzy when she overhears him speaking dismissively of her. These...

Introduces the Mexican ranch hands who developed the necessary skills for herding cattle and who instructed the inexperienced cowboys of the American West in their ways.

Traces the history of the Native American tribes of the Southwest, discussing the effects of their contact with European explorers, sharing legends of where they came from, and including information about their daily lives.