history, local

Contains over 270 full-color illustrated photographs depicting the traditional architecture and landscapes of over thirty villages in Spain.

Activities and projects, such as making time capsules and rubbings and tracing genealogy, demonstrate that learning about the past begins at home.

Uncovers the hidden history of ships and shipwreck victims off Britain's coasts, revealing how many villages would intentionaly cause ships to sink in the hopes of pillaging the wrecks for needed food and supplies.

Traces the history and origin of the legends, folktales, and traditions of four major Native American groups in New England from their earliest encounter with white settlers.

Introduces young readers to major cities, monuments, natural resources, and historical figures while trying to locate Charlie, who has been hidden in a series of colorful state maps.

Explains how Old Hickory, Tennessee, Ty Ty, Georgia, and other American locales were named.