electronic books

Introduces Christmas traditions through photographs and brief text that uses a word relating to the subject for each letter of the alphabet.

Gus wants to be sure that Santa Claus will remember him, and what he wants for Christmas, but wearing huge antlers while waiting in line at Santa Land draws more attention than he wants.

"Provides an overview of [Islam] that will help readers to understand what Muslims believe and value, as well as how Muslims practice their faith in their everyday lives"--Back cover.

Provides an overview of Elizabethan England, looking at the conditions that led to the Elizabethan Era, the lives of the rich and poor, the Elizabethan Renaissance, and other related topics.

Presents a survey of the origins, development, and traditional beliefs of Confucianism, and discusses their system of ethical behavior and social responsibility, geographical distribution, basic tenets of Confucian thought, rituals and ceremonies, sacred sites, and more.

Chronicles the seventeenth-century life of James, King of Scots, describing his childhood in Scotland, his ascension to the throne, and his efforts to translate the Bible from Latin into accessible English.

"Explores the sartorial world of the late-16th century, why people wore the clothes they did, and how the dizzyingly eclectic range of fashions (including ruffs, rebatos and French farthingales) was transformed over time"--Back cover.

Discusses how ancient Roman inventions, social and cultural customs, politics, and philosophies influence and continue to shape lives today. Includes a glossary and resources for further information.

Discusses how ancient Greek inventions, social and cultural customs, politics, and philosophies influence and continue to shape young readers' lives--such as the fact that every four years the world holds the Olympic Games, which began in ancient Greece, and the idea of a democratic political structure. Includes a glossary.

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.