"The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eye liner and mascara, the inventions and discoveries of Ancient Egypt offer us endless reasons to appreciate history"--Provided by publisher.
Explains how internal combustion automobiles work, the advantages and disadvantages of electric and hybrid automobiles and how they work, how to reduce carbon emissions, and what to expect in the future.
Explores the different ways people have earned money throughout history, explains the basics of economics, discusses who decides how much people earn and what happens when people cannot work, and explains how those issues impact everyone in America.
An introduction to Libya, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps, and a time line.
Discusses issues and controversies related to Internet safety in the early twenty-first century, describing the dangers and risks, exploring the ways that criminals access information and the role of the government in protecting citizens, and providing tips and advice to stay safe and protect personal identities while using the Internet.
An introduction to the Olympic Games, chronicling the history of the games from antiquity through the Beijing games in 2008, and describing athletic accomplishments, controversies, and plans for the 2012 games in London.
"Enter the world of the ancient Maya and find out what daily life was really like. Discover what games were popular, how children were educated, what jobs people did, and much more!"--Back cover.
Discusses the powerful presence of Internet-based social networking in our culture, including its economic impact and the controversy over online privacy.
