"Examines the hunt for treasures lost or hidden by pirates, and examines whether any of the legends of buried treasure could really be true"--Publisher.
Examines the history of the Olympic Games and their modern revival, looks at the highlights of the global games since World War II, and discusses host countries, Olympic sports, and controversies.
Photographs and text explore the technological innovations that have made an impact on the Olympic Games, describing technology for the summer, winter, and Paralympic games, and discussing how technology is used to catch and prevent cheating. Includes a chart that compares Olympic records.
Photographs and text examine London's plans to host the 2012 Olympic Games, describing the preparations, the history of the games in London, what happens during the Olympic torch relay, and related topics. Includes brief profiles of athletes from around the world.
Examines what it would be like to explore the rain forests, including detailed information on the science, geography, exploration history, what you would need, and how to stay safe while exploring.
Presents an introduction to famous explorers and the new worlds they discovered, what they did to survive while on expeditions and discusses what is left to explore.
Provides an overview of the first world war, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to America's entry into the war and the Treaty of Versailles.
