A Silver Burdett international library selection

Retells the Biblical story of how a man was swallowed up by a great fish.

Outlines the history of the gypsies and describes contemporary gypsy life throughout the world.

Color-coded pages teach chess basics, give instructions on making a chess set and board, and provide a chess quiz.

Discusses the characteristics of European life between 1450 and 1600, emphasizing the spirit of discovery which led to the achievements of the Renaissance and the exploration of the New World.

Depicts Roman civilization, including its martial organization, economy, technology, culture, and government. Includes a chronological list of key dates in Roman history.

Briefly explains how to choose the rolling stock for a model railway, how to make buildings and scenery, and how to put it all together in a permanent or portable layout.

Discusses the functions of the brain, its relation to the nervous system, and the role it plays in human behavior, memory and learning, sleep and dreams, and intelligence.