Text and illustrations present detailed information on the geography, history and government, economy, people, cultural life and society of traditional and modern Guatemala.
Photographs and text survey the geography, history, government, people, culture, and economy of Guatemala. Includes a time line, as well as notes on the currency, flag, national anthem, and famous people of the Central American country.
Describes daily life in ancient Rome in travel guide format, covering such topics as food, clothing, transportation, and local customs and manners. Also includes activities, a time line, a further reading list, and a glossary.
Presents a detailed description of the events that led to the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century A.D. and examines the influence that Roman culture, language, and technology has had on subsequent generations.
Discusses the childhood, young adulthood, musical career, and death of Jimi Hendrix, considered by many to be the world's greatest rock-and-roll guitarist.
Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in the American West in the 1800s, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.
