Hands-on history

Presents step-by-step illustrated instructions for a number of projects that reflect the social life, customs, and culture of nineteenth-century European immigrants.

Examines who the Aztecs were, where they came from, how they lived, how they built up their power, and how they lost it.

Illustrations and text provide information about life in ancient Egypt, covering the pharoahs, family life, the Nile River, arts and crafts, temples and tombs, and more.

Provides information on the history and cultures of ancient China, and features instructions for nine games and activities that illustrate aspects of the Shang and Chou, Han, and T'ang dynasties.

Presents information about the different eras of western expansion, with projects for children to do relating to each era.

Examines the history, culture, daily life, and explorations of the Vikings; and contains step-by-step illustrated instructions for a number of projects.