Chrisp, Peter

Describes the people, places, and events of Ancient Rome, from the early days of the Republic through the High Empire period and beyond. Includes four two-page spreads with acetate overlays.

Examines the lives and culture of the people of the Roman Empire, discussing clothing, society, homes, work, food and drink, the military, and other topics; and includes instructions for a variety of related craft projects.

Introduces readers to ancient Greece, from city states, Greek art and architecture, to the Hellenistic Age, customs, and science.

Track dinosaurs with the earliest fossil hunters and modern-day geologists.

A look at the civilization of the ancient Roman world and its influences on our lives today.

Describes the achievements of the scientists who have discovered and interpreted the fossils of the dinosaurs.

This book describes the Cuban missile crisis, explaining the thoughts and reactions of President John F. Kennedy and the Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev.

Presents photos of and describes preserved bodies discovered throughout the world; discusses natural and man-made mummification processes, including ancient Egyptian and Chinese mummification and preservation in bogs and ice; examines mummified animals; and includes access to a Web site containing hundreds of links on topics covered in the book.

A collection of full-color 3-D models, maps, fact boxes, and photographs that describes ancient Rome, including the Republic, Roman architecture, customs, religion,the economy, and more.