Schomp, Virginia

Describes the training and experience of astronauts who fly the space shuttle.

"Describes daily life in the countryside of England during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), from the poor, to the middle classes, to the upper classes"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the role of religion in the lives of Victorians, including how it influenced the way they lived, how they observed special occasions, and how they coped with the many changes and challenges of their times"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the culture of the Vikings through a look at the lives of warrior kings, upper class men and women, farmers and settlers, artisans and artists, merchants and traders, warriors, poets and rune masters, and slaves, and explains how historians learn about ancient civilizations.

Surveys important occurrences in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas around the year 1500.

Explores the culture of ancient India through a look at its people, discussing the lives of Brahman priests, members of royalty, government leaders and warriors, farmers and merchants, servants, laborers, craftspeople, outcastes and slaves, and poets and playwrights, and explains how historians learn about ancient civilizations.

Describes daily life in the cities of England during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), from the poor, to the middle classes, to the upper classes, with a focus on the lives of women and children as well as men.

Surveys the geography, history, economy, people, and state highlights of New York.

Explores the myths and legends of ancient Mesopotamia, describing its history, geography, religious beliefs, and customs.

Retells several significant ancient Chinese myths; and provides background information which describes the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the people of China.