Timelines

Looks at the lives of many of the world's past rulers, from 2,500 B.C. to 1990, giving an overview of each time period with mini-biographical sketches of significant leaders.

Traces the history of such forms of entertainment as drama, dance, opera, and film.

Traces the history of food around the world, from the first farmers and canners to modern fast foods.

Traces the development of housing from early shelter to the 20th century and beyond.

Presents key events of World War I in a timeline format and includes quotations, statistics, fact boxes, and biographies of key figures.

Presents a timeline of the Arab-Israeli conflict focusing on key events such as the Balfour Declaration, the Suez-Sinai War, the Palestinian intifada, and the Israel-Lebanon war. Includes biographies of key figures, quotations, and statistics.

Traces the history of inventions from the making of fire to microprocessors, and beyond to the space stations of the future.

Describes the development of cities, from the early agricultural centers in the Fertile Crescent to modern metropolises in industrialized countries.

Surveys inventions throughout history in relation to the needs, skills, and technologies of the people living at particular times.

Traces the development of clothing from prehistoric times to future possibilities, describing adaptations brought about by social, political, and technological changes.