A ten-volume overview of the twentieth century which explores what characterizes each decade as expressed through the arts, economy, education, government, politics, fashions, health, science, technology, and sports.
Zamora, 13, lives in the country, has chores in the morning, and attends school in the afternoon. She shows us how the homes in her village are built around a common courtyard to help protect them from the elements. Twelve-year-old Madina lives in Kabul. After school and the midday meal she shares with her family, Madina helps with household chores like vacuuming and ironing, then enjoys an afternoon snowball fight.
Examines the engineering achievements of the Byzantine Empire in the Middle Ages, discusses their invention of foreign intelligence, and looks at how the empire's accomplishments contributed to its downfall.
Discusses how ancient Chinese inventions, social and cultural customs, politics, and philosophies influence and continue to shape lives today. Includes a glossary and resources for further information.
Con 979 metros, las Cataratas angelicales de Venezuela son la cascada m?s alta del mundo. Brasil cultiva m?s caf? que en cualquier otro lugar del mundo. M?s informaci?n en Am?rica del Sur. Combina im?genes impresionantes con hechos interesantes para ofrecer una visi?n de la tierra, la econom?a y la historia de cada continente.
Asia cubre casi un tercio de la tierra en la Tierra. El sesenta por ciento de la poblaci?n mundial vive en Asia. M?s informaci?n en Asia. Combina im?genes impresionantes con hechos interesantes para ofrecer una visi?n de la tierra, la econom?a y la historia de cada continente.
Australia es el continente m?s peque?o del mundo. Tiene aproximadamente el mismo tama?o que los Estados Unidos. La Gran Barrera de Coral de Australia tiene m?s de 1.500 millas (2.500 kil?metros) de coral. M?s informaci?n en Australia. Combina im?genes impresionantes con hechos interesantes para ofrecer una visi?n de la tierra, la econom?a y la historia de cada continente.
