Outlines the manmade and natural factors that contribute to ongoing global warming and examines how this process, if left unchecked, will forever alter the climate of Earth. Details the steps being taken by individuals and governments to fight global warming and features full-color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Contains an overview of the religion of ancient Egypt, including information on their creation myths, their gods, belief systems, rituals, magic, mummies, and tombs. Includes illustrations and photographs.
Describes how ancient Egyptians worked with stone, glass, metal, wood, and clay; how they made cloth and leather; what sorts of fine art they produced; and what kinds of sports and games they played, presenting color photos of artifacts and excerpts from songs and works of literature.
A history of the Roman Empire, discussing its creation by Augustus in about 30 B.C., exploring the Roman army, public games, and leaders, and looking at what archaeological research has revealed about the ancient civilization.
Discusses various Egyptian myths, including creation stories and histories of principal gods and goddesses, along with background information and discussion questions and answers.
Presents contrasting viewpoints about the best remedies for the economic crisis of the 1930's, the implementation of President Roosevelt's New Deal, and the historical impact of both the Depression and the New Deal.