europe

"As the most destructive war in history ravaged Europe, many of the world's most cherished cultural objects were in harm's way. 'The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History' recounts the . . . true story of eleven men and one woman who risked their lives amidst the bloodshed of World War II to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art that for centuries defined the heritage of Western civilization. As the war raged, these American and British volunteers--museum curators, art scholars and educators, architects, archivists, and artists, known as the Monuments Men--found themselves in a desperate race against time to locate and save the many priceless treasures and works of art stolen by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. Robert M. Edsel . . . brings this story to young readers for the first time in a[n] . . . adventure detailing [the] . . . treasure hunt"--Provided by publisher.

An account of the Battle of Waterloo which includes the historical background and phases of the battle as well as the aftermath.

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.

In a world divided by time zones, Art Berry, a member of the Eastern Standard Tribe, attempts to sabotage the Greenwich Mean Tribe in order to advance his people, and finds that he must decide between happiness and intelligence.

Provides an account of the bubonic plague that swept Europe in the mid-fourteenth century, and provides information about the origins and cause of the disease, how it is spread, and how it was treated.

"Read this book to learn all about medieval castles and battles--and what it would be like to be king"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the mythology of medieval Europe, including the stories of King Arthur, Beowulf, Robin Hood, and more.