Presents the history, technology, food, language, architecture, and art of the ancient Greeks. Discusses how aspects of their culture continue to influence contemporary life today. Includes color illustrations, a list of key dates, a glossary of terms, and sources of more information.
An introduction to Japan, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps, graphs, and a time line.
An illustrated introduction the Revolutionary War that focuses on the battles, examining outcomes and significance of skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, Fort Ticonderoga, Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, and more; providing biographical information on John Paul Jones; and including primary source materials, a time line, and other resources.
An introduction to China, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps, and a time line.
Examines the government's involvement in economics, the ways in which the government acquires and spends money, and the roles of specific organizations and the Secret Service in economic matters; and includes case studies and questions to help readers test their knowledge.
An illustrated introduction the Revolutionary War that focuses on key personalities, discussing the lives and actions of important Patriots and Loyalists, describing women of significance, and including primary source materials, a time line, and other resources.
A biography profiling the life of the South African political activist, Nelson Mandela. In addition, various other major events of the time are highlighted.
