civilization

"The . . . story of a community living in an underground silo completely unaware of the fate of the outside world. When the silo's sheriff asks to leave the silo, a series of events unravels the very fabric of their fragile lives. In a world where all commodities are precious and running out, truth and hope may be the most rare...and the most needed"--Provided by publisher.

After a deadly pathogen kills off most of the world's population, an injured teen named Andrew takes shelter with Jamie and the two bond. They are forced to set out in search of other survivors but both boys have secrets that hold them back from falling for each other. However, if they want to survive, they will have to reveal their pasts and find the courage to fight for a future together.

"From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover just how big of an impact the Ancient Chinese have had on your life"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the origins and evolution of human societies, and examines how farming, property, cities, democracy, slavery, and civilization developed. Discusses myths surrounding prehistory and how they have influenced the modern world's ideas about history. Includes maps.

"One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one--homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? In this first volume of the full-color illustrated adaptation of his . . . book, . . . historian Yuval Harari tells the story of humankind's creation and evolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be 'human'. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, [this book] challenges us to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within the context of larger ideas"--Provided by publisher.

Rom Sebastian struggles to survive with his band of thirty-six loyal followers as the Order focuses on annihilating them.

"Takes a ... look at our globe from the perspective of art, culture, and sports. Using [a] ... design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual way. This aids readers in comparing and contrasting the same subjects in different parts of the world. Each spread explores one subject in-depth, such as what the relationship is between fashion producers and consumers, who the most-read authors are around the world, how a country's education rates compare to their amount of Nobel Prize laureates, and which foods and drinks are most popular in different cultures"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides you with all the concept you need to know to understand the fundamental issues. Filled with helpful diagrams, photographs, further reading, and . . . features on the development of electrical and mechanical engineering, this book makes getting to grips with the subject as easy as possible. It includes the development of machines and materials, forces and how they are manipulated, gearing, and principles of movement and reliability"--OCLC.

A charmingly illustrated exploration of the wonders of Ancient Egypt -- from pyramids and mummies to pharaohs and gods--for curious kids ages 8 to 11 to enjoy.

Discusses the culture and history of China, focusing on all things China such as art, science, religion, society and more.