Describes aspects of the daily lives of children in ancient Rome, covering homes, foods, games, pets, school, public baths, and the city's entertainments.
Describes aspects of the daily lives of children in ancient Greece, covering homes, toys, pets, school, sports, and the town center, and discusses the ancient Olympics.
Describes aspects of the daily lives of children in ancient China, covering toys, pets, clothes, and school, and discusses Confucius and the Silk Road.
Presents a brief biography of Ulysses S. Grant, focusing on his role in securing a Union victory during the Civil War, and includes illustrations, sidebars, maps, and profiles of other military leaders.
Presents a brief biography of Robert E. Lee, focusing on his military career and his role as commander of the Confederate troops during the Civil War, and includes illustrations, sidebars, maps, and profiles of other military leaders.
Presents an account of the Battle of Antietam in 1862, the costliest day in terms of human life in American military history, and a turning point in the Civil War.
Presents a brief biography of Stonewall Jackson, focusing on his role in leading Confederate troops during the first two years of the Civil War, and includes illustrations, sidebars, maps, and profiles of other military leaders.
Offers a comprehensive overview of the battle of Gettysburg, describing how General Robert E. Lee pushed his troops into Union territory, his strategies for disrupting Union troops, and the bloody three-day battle.
Describes aspects of the daily lives of children in ancient Egypt, covering foods, clothes, toys, pets, and school, and discusses mummies and the pharaoh Tutankhamen.
