history

This book follows the stories of Dr. William Gilbert, Stephen Gray, and Benjamin Franklin as they explore the force now called electricity.

This book follows the stories of the ancient Greeks in Athens and the American colonists as they struggle to create democracies.

This book explains how a dead body is preserved as a mummy and discusses what scientists have learned from the studies of mummies of the Egyptian King Tut to the Peruvian Lady of Cao.

From the time she was a young woman until the day she died, Susan worked very hard to change America and make her dream a reality.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of this great African American, including the part she played in the Montgomery bus boycott.

A collection of over 120 photographs of the jewelry, pottery, weavings, and basketry of a number of Native American tribes of the Southwest.

This book explores the current trends and changes occurring in the world of skateboarding, discussing the top skaters, the latest equipment, and the current tricks and skating competitions.

A brief biography of the pok?mon chracter, Satoshi Tajiri.

A discussion of the Maya, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, and entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index.

A discussion of the Maori, including their history, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, and entertainment and sports, as well as the decline and revitalization of the Maori culture. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.