Don Nardo
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text invite readers to immerse themselves in the drama of Greek mythology including information about heroes and mortals such as Heracles and Theseus.
Author
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
What was life really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history's greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines, maps and references to important people and events will bring children on a time-traveling journey through the ancient Islamic world....
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
104 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This fascinating volume focuses on the women's movement, featuring quotations from sources such as diaries, public records, and contemporary chronicles. Author Don Nardo explains the ordeal of being an American woman in days without rights. He then details the long road to the ballot box, and the emergence of a new, powerful public woman. The gender equality struggle is richly chronicled here.
Author
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
What was life really like for everyday people in Ancient Egypt? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history's greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines, maps and references to important people and events will bring children on a time-traveling journey through Ancient Egypt.
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War are forever linked. The bloody conflict began in 1861, the year Lincoln was elected president. It ended in 1865, the year he was struck down by an assassin's bullet. During those years the admired and despised 16th president served as a brilliant commander in chief, ultimately keeping the nation together and freeing thousands of its enslaved people."--Publisher.
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
63 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Understanding Afghanistan Today explores the Middle Eastern nation of Afghanistan with a focus on the country as it is today: current issues, culture, and lifestyle.
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
63 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
North Africa, composed of Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, is a region in the midst of major transition. Long ruled by brutal local dictators, in 2011 several of those nations threw out their unpopular rulers and demanded the institution of democracy. Meanwhile, most young North Africans are far better educated than they were only a few decades ago. They study hard, hoping to scoop up high-paying jobs. The Egyptians, Libyans, and other...
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theater to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient inventions and philosophies evolved into objects and ideas we know and treasure today"--
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"We celebrate the Ancient Romans for contributions they made to modern engineering and architecture, but their impact is felt in even the smallest details of everyday life. Discover how inventions like socks, fast food restaurants, and movie theaters got their start in Ancient Rome and evolved into things we enjoy today"--
