A First book

An account of life in ancient Rome, from its founding through the rise of Christianity and the fall of the Roman Empire, including its history, art, and important people.

Describes how the Romans put to use and expanded the scientific achievements of earlier civilizations.

Discusses the achievements of the ancient Egyptians in science, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, agriculture, and technology.

Provides instructions for science experiments and projects in botany, physics, energy, and nature, using such everyday objects as kitchen utensils, sink, and bathtub.

Step-by-step instructions for writing a report, including choosing and understanding the subject, building a bibliography, taking notes, outlining, and writing the final draft.

Descriptions and experiments introduce and explain electric cells, batteries, and other simple electric devices.

Discusses the development of sign language and describes how it is used in conjunction with finger spelling, speechreading, and other forms of communication to help individuals with impaired hearing.

Discusses the origins, history, and way of life of the Indians of the northeastern United States before and after the arrival of the white man.

Examines the life, political career, and achievements of the third president of the United States, including a discussion of his beliefs and their influence on the Declaration of Independence.

Discusses the beginnings of the ancient American civilization, its people and their way of life, and the coming of the Spanish conquistadores.