This book describes the daily life of children in ancient Egypt, including housing, clothes, food, and religion.

Ms. Frizzle and her tour group are transported to China 1000 years in the past, where they learn how rice, tea and silk are grown and harvested, and visit the Emperor in the Forbidden City.

Describes many things that originally came from England, including inventions, sports and games, food, vehicles, fashion, animals, and nursery rhymes.

Describes many things that originally came from Australia, including inventions, sports and games, food, musical instruments, animals, and words.

Describes many familiar things that originally came from India, including inventions, food, religions, animals, musical instruments, medicine, games, words, and fashion.

"This delightful information book for early readers, filled with colourful illustrations and simple text, will introduce young children to the wonders of ancient Greece, its people, customs and architecture. See how the Greek city states waged war and where they worshipped their gods!" -- From publisher's website.

Describes the origins, main features, and destruction of medieval castles, and discusses the way of life of the people who lived in them, knighthood and sieges.

Wesley's garden produces a crop of huge, strange plants which provide him with clothing, shelter, food, and drink, thus helping him create his own civilization and changing his life.

A mummy recalls her past life in ancient Egypt as the beautiful wife of the Pharaoh's brother.

What is America? It's the special places that remind us of important events. It's the people who have dedicated themselves to improving our country. And most of all, it's the ideals and beliefs that we share. Informative text and bold scratchboard illustrations pay homage to our country's past and present. Features a diverse collection of historical figures from science, entertainment, politics, and education. Ties into social studies, history, geography,...