Dineen, Jacqueline

A biography of the great Polish-French composer who, when only fifteen years old, received a diamond ring for playing his own musical composition for the Tsar of Russia.

An introduction to the elephant's physical features, habitat, life cycle, relationships with other animals, threats they face, and related facts.

Describes the structure and function of the different parts of the human skeleton and how it is able to move with the aid of a system of muscles. Also discusses muscular and skeletal disorders and their treatment.

Explains volcanic activity, how it originates in the earth's core, and what happens when a volcano erupts. Surveys monitoring devices, documented eruptions, and the ecological effects.

Brief presentations of one hundred famous archeological sites and discoveries, including dinosaurs, the first humans, early civilizations, ending with the wreck of the Amsterdam in 1750.

Describes the origins, causes and effects, uses, and dangers of rainfall, flooding from falling rain, and the rainy season.

Discusses the role of chocolate in history, where it comes from, and how it is processed and prepared for eating.

Surveys the civilization of Ancient Greece, including information about its history, government, religion, family life, social structure, culture, and influence on the Western world.

Surveys the history and civilization of ancient Rome, including views of government, law, social life and customs, architecture, and religion.