Williams, Brian

Describes the daily lives of the women of ancient Rome, including their education, marriage and family, fashions, and religious practices.

A color-illustrated overview of ancient Rome's military forces, weapons, and warring techniques. Includes a time line and a further-reading list.

Presents an account of the skills and jobs that were necessary to run a city in ancient Roman times.

Describes the homes of the ancient Romans, including palaces, merchants' homes, and city and country houses, covering their furniture and decoration, heat and light, kitchens, gardens, and bathing areas.

Questions and answers explore such areas of science as electricity, light, space, and the elements.

Brief biographies of twenty important space scientists and astronauts.

Shows views and maps of Italy, tells of its history and geography as well as people and animals, facts and figures and some useful words.

Shows views and maps of Great Britain, tells of its history and geography as well as people and animals, facts and figures and compares some definitions of British and American English.

An introduction to Canada that discusses its geography, natural landscape, history, people, culture, government, and economy.