Wood, Alix

Briefly explores the kind of work a stunt performer does, and the skills and training one needs to do this job. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Describes the history of video game design and the skills necessary to pursue a career as a video game designer.

Investigates the career of being a test pilot, discussing how test pilots train for their jobs and the kinds of aircraft they fly and put to the limits in testing.

Examines the work of animal handlers and offers advice for pursuing a job as an animal handler and trainer.

Explore ancient India, and learn about some of the exciting archaeological discoveries that have been made there.

From archaeological digs that have uncovered the earliest Sumer civilizations through boats that may have sailed around the time of Jesus, the region that was once ancient Mesopotamia has remains of the oldest cities, religious sites, and artifacts in the world. This text introduces readers to this important civilization, and encourages them to trace its development through the chronological organization of important archaeological finds. The text covers finds at places such as Nineveh and Babylon, as well as important objects such as the Pilate Stone, dead sea scrolls, and the Sea of Galilee boat.

There’s more to ancient Greece than Athens and Sparta. Readers explore the history and culture of ancient Greece through the landmark archaeological finds that have taken place in the region. The chronological arrangement of the text allows readers to trace the civilization’s development from the days of the Minoan and Mycene through the end of antiquity. Readers will delight in reading about the first Olympic games, the Acropolis, and more.

Ancient Egypt was a formative civilization in the history of the world. This volume examines the main archaeological sites of ancient Egypt from the predynastic period through the Greco-Roman period, allowing readers to trace the chronological development of the civilization. Readers will marvel at the exciting digs at major temple sites—including Valley of the Kings, the Giza pyramids, Karnak Temple, and more—as well as at the everyday objects ordinary citizens left behind.

Text and photographs explore how gravity works.

"What made pop art special? Readers can find out the answer to this question through the colorful, fun pages of this book, which highlights the major features and figures of pop art. Profiles of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Hamilton, and more pop artists introduce readers to famous pop art works as well as major techniques each artist used. Then, they can put this knowledge to work in accompanying art projects inspired by the work of the pop artist in that chapter. From using newspaper to make a collage to using benday dots, young artists have a multitude of styles to learn from"--Amazon.com.