history

Describes the armies and other fighting forces of ancient Greece, including discussions of strategies, weapons and training.

Examines the life and times of Robert Fulton, born in 1765, discussing his childhood in the colony of Pennsylvania, his training to be a silversmith, his pursuit of a career as an artist, and the discovery of his mechanical skills that led to his development of the steamboat.

Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.

A pictorial history of developments in buildings over the last millennium.

Examines the origins of the computer revolution, discusses the rapid rise of modern computing power, looks at the global implications of computer use and its impact on society, and considers some of the drawbacks and dangers of widespread computer access.

Describes the history and geography of medieval Paris as if the reader were living at the time.

Describes the conditions of African-Americans in the North and the South during and immediately after the Civil War.

Examines the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, focusing on the types of foods explorers found, hunted, and ate, and includes recipes, as well as advice on kitchen safety and cooking equipment.

Discusses the methods of computation developed in various civilizations around the world, from prehistoric times up until the end of the Roman Empire.

Describes buildings and structures and examines methods and tools of construction in various civilizations around the world, from prehistoric times up until the end of the Roman Empire.