"Vending machines and flushing toilets in Ancient Greece. Discover the amazing and amusing marvels this fascinating ancient civilization has given us from democracy to geometry. 50 Things is a fun and engaging way for readers to explore a new topic, broaden their knowledge on a favorite subject, or just have a few laughs"--Publisher.
"From castles and knights to the danger of bathroom breaks in the Middle Ages, readers discover 50 amazing and amusing facts about cleaning up--or not--during the Middle Ages"--Publisher.
"Daily life in Ancient Rome from Colosseum to commode, explore how this powerful empire ruled much of the world for more than 1000 years. Fifty amazing and amusing facts will make readers rulers of Roman trivia"--Publisher.
As the only son of an American diplomat, 12-year-old Ronald "Rocket" Robinson lives a lonely life with his only friend Screech, a monkey. But adventure finds him in 1933 Cairo, Egypt, when he reads a strange note written in hieroglyphs.