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"Describes historical, cultural, and geographical factors that have influenced the cuisine of the Middle East. Includes recipes to create Middle-Eastern food"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the link between the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike and the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., discussing how the strike, the media, politics, the civil rights movement, and the labor protests all laid the foundations for what many consider to be King's greatest speech, given just days before he was killed, and how that speech and King's death influenced the end of the strike.

An illustrated history of the witch hunts that took place in colonial-era Salem, Massachusetts, featuring primary source accounts, and describing the victims, accused witches, corrupt officials, and impact of the events on society.

Humorous illustrations describe the culture and traditions of Victorian England and what it would be like to be a workhouse boy in London in 1842.

"Describes various educational and work opportunities in colonial America"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to medieval foods and cooking, featuring text and cartoon illustrations, and describing what people ate and how food was prepared during the Middle Ages.

An introduction to medieval knights and knighthood, featuring text and cartoon illustrations and describing the training and duties of a knight during the Middle Ages.

Presents an illustrated introduction to Catherine de' Medici, Queen of France, who used poison and black magic to keep her family in power.

Amazing photographs of these Indy cars take readers right into the pits for an up-close view of these amazing machines and their courageous drivers.

"In a high-interest format, describes famous escapes from danger, including prison breaks, and escapes from kidnappers, wild animals, and natural disasters. Includes a quiz to test the likelihood of readers' ability to escape danger"--Provided by publisher.