Morley, Jacqueline

Illustrations and simple text describe how the pyramids were built and the significance of the treasures found in the tombs in ancient Egypt's Valley of the Kings.

Looks at everyday life in ancient Egypt, describing family life, religion, clothing, work, laws, and entertainment.

Text and illustrations depict the construction and uses of the pyramids in ancient Egypt. Also explores how people lived and worked in that time.

Illustrations and text describe life in the villa of a wealthy family situated in the countryside outside Rome during the first century A.D.

Describes the Lewis and Clark Expedition across America, emphasizing the enormous adventure and technological challenges encountered.

Cartoons and facts combine to explain what it was like to be an American colonist in the seventeenth century, discussing the realities of the voyage from England, dealing with Indians, and struggling for survival in the new world.