Presents a brief history of Himeji Castle in Japan, and provides information on the samurai warlords who lived there, including descriptions of how the castle was built, and how it was defended from attack by the samurai and ninjas who lived in Japan during that time. Includes time line and glossary.
Presents an illustrated description of a forest fire that destroyed Peshtigo, Wisconsin and twelve other towns in November, 1871, and includes information about forest fires, and the town of Peshtigo today.
Looks at what has been learned about ancient China through the study of archaeological sites and historical records, discussing various dynasties, Fu Hao's tomb, the terra-cotta warriors, and other topics.
Presents color-illustrated information on sound waves in such formats as a virtual voyage, a scrapbook, and a mystery story, as well as a map, an almanac, a time line, an eyewitness account, and other kinds of features, and includes activities and a research project.
Illustrations and easy-to-follow text teach young students about invertebrates, their bone structure, habitats, physical characteristics, and development.
