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Alphabetical listing of important people, places, and events that occurred thoughout the world during the sixty-four year reign of Great Britain's Queen Victoria, from 1837 to 1901.

Puts the battle of Marathon into a comprehensive historical context, explaining what brought the parties to war, the events leading to the battle, what factors made the battle important, and the effects it had on the larger war and later events.

Explores the history and current state of the Mediterranean region which became a cradle of civilization.

Stephen Colbert offers satirical comments on a variety of topics, including family, the elderly, religion, sports, sex, higher education, Hollywood, the media, race, immigration, science, and more.

Describes more than sixty ideas and innovations that originated in Africa.

In this book, readers learn about some of the most important concepts surrounding Indian culture. They'll read about the caste system, the Sanskrit language, the significance of Indian dress, and more. They'll have the opportunity to reflect on essential ideas while completing engaging craft activities featured throughout the book.

Introduces the different religions, festivals, arts and music, languages, and literature that are part of the Filipino culture.

Presents a concise history of the culture of Iran and discusses the Persian empire and rise of Islam, the Shi'ite and Sunni faiths as well as Christianity, Judaism, and the Baha'i faith, religious holidays, traditional foods and music, and other staples of Iranian culture.

Chronicles the rise and fall of ancient Greece from the second millennium B.C. to the first century B.C., and includes a time line, glossary, pronunciation guide, and further resource list.