Explores the world of subways, discussing their inventor and history, how they work, what it is like to travel on them, and how early models compare with modern ones.
Describes the daily lives of Native American cultures before the arrival of Europeans, drawing from material remains and explorers' accounts, and discusses the work of scholars to piece this information together.
Presents a short history of the Vikings' exploration of the North Atlantic and North America written in graphic novel format, and focuses on their voyages to Iceland and Greenland as well as modern-day Baffin Island, Labrador, and Newfoundland.
Shows how trade and commerce spread with the conquests made by the early Islamic empires. Covers such topics as caravans; monetary systems; famous explorers and traders; interactions with the East and West; economical principles; and coinage. Includes color illustrations, biographical sketches, a map, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.
Presents an overview of the people of ancient Rome, including information on political organization, scholars, philosophers, writers, soldiers, women, priests, architects, the working-class, and slaves. Includes index and glossary.
