A photographic essay explores the history and technology of filmmaking, including how a set is built, how stunts are performed, how special effects are achieved, and how films are edited.
Tells the stories behind some of the world's greatest inventions, provides biographical notes on the inventors, and discusses the effect of each invention on society.
As a page in his uncle's castle in thirteenth-century England, eleven-year-old Tobias records in his journal his experiences learning how to hunt, play games of skill, and behave in noble society. Includes notes on noblemen, castles, and feudalism.
Presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service.
A history of inventions, discussing the tools of ancient civilizations, the development of the printing press in the fifteenth century, and the technological innovations of the modern world.
the journal of Iliona of Mytilini, who was captured by pirates and sold as a slave in Rome, AD 107
Platt, Richard
2009
Full of humor, excitement, and accurate historical detail, Roman Diary is the newest book in the acclaimed series that began with Castle diary, Pirate diary, and Egypitan diary. Join Iliona in AD 107 and experience the drama of the Roman Empire through her eyes.
Describes some of the peculiar fashion and beauty trends practiced people throughout history, from the ancient past to the twenty-first century, and explains how the styles became popular.
Traces the rise and fall of the city of Pompeii, describing the daily lives of the city's people, as well as their culture, beliefs, working lives, historical significance, and devastating end.
A photo-illustrated examination of several aspects of shipwrecks, which describes individual wrecks throughout history; discusses such topics as navigation and communications; and presents a look at underwater archaeology.
