Philip Steele

Describes the life of the first woman to study physics at the University College of Paris, who went on to receive two Nobel Prizes for her work in radioactivity.

The Woman who Changed the Course of Science

Marie Curie

Looks at how the Romans lived in Britain.

Roman Britain

Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics. Ride on board an Athenian trireme at war, plunge yourself into the conflict with Troy, see how the famous gods of Olympus were worshipped, watch traditional Greek theatre and learn from some of the greatest scientific, artistic and philosophical minds of all time. Navigators: Ancient Greece puts you at the heart of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen.

Ancient Greece

Fiona Macdonald

This reference book includes everything you need to know about the history of the British Isled. It reviews thousands of years of culture, events and political intrigue, and follows changes in industry, architecture and exploration.

British History

Scholastic, Inc. Staff

Jane Walker

Scholastic Atlas of the World

Keith Lye

A collection of world and regional maps which present information about the natural world, including physical features, habitats, climate, and more.

Atlas of the World

Moral Dilemmas is a series that presents balanced and thought-provoking views on some of today's most topical and controversial issues. Background information and up-to-date case studies are discussed in a sensitive and factual way, supported by photography and relevant quotes to highlight key points. Crime and Punishment looks at how criminal justice systems operate and change in Britain and elsewhere, and at the origins of these systems, from the early Body of Civil Law drawn up by the Roman Emperor Justinian I to the American Bill of Rights. It explores some of the psychological and social causes of criminal behavious and the role of the law in preventing and punishing crime and raises questions about law and order in dictatorships and democracies.

Crime and Punishment

A biography of the Vietnamese leader who led his people in the struggle for independence from France and in the subsequent war with South Vietnam and the United States.

Ho Chi Minh

'Leading Lives' is a series aimed at secondary school students. Each book in the series focuses on a leading figure, explores his or her life and achievements and considers the links between that individual and the history and events of the time.

Introduces, in brief text and illustrations, the characteristics of unusual and, often predatory, fish and other creatures that live in or near the ocean.

Sharks and Other Creatures of the Deep

The different peoples making up Sudan have a long history of ethnic conflict. There has been civil war between the north and the south, as well as conflict among the various ethnic communities and nomadic groups living within these regions. Readers examine the civil unrest that has divided the country for decades, as well as the rebellion and massacres of the Darfur region. Factors contributing to the area's ongoing conflicts, including clashes over oil, water, land, and human rights, are also explored. In addition, future prospects for Sudan and the new Republic of South Sudan, which seceded in July 2011, are discussed.

Sudan, Darfur and the Nomadic Conflicts

Questions and answers about Ancient Egypt

And Other Questions about Ancient Egypt

I Wonder why Pyramids Were Built

Part of the kingfisher Knowledge series, this work takes a geo-political view of the Middle East. It provides information on countries, people and cultures; themes such as religion, resources, historical background, and politics; and everyday life. It conveys the richness and diversity of Middle Eastern culture and, its global context.

The Middle East

Introduces the places and people of the world through maps, facts, and photographs.

The Kingfisher Atlas of the World

Access to clean, fresh water is vital for all humans, but in many parts of the world, getting water is not as simple as turning on the tap. Contaminated water, especially in impoverished areas, kills millions of people a year, while warming oceans, Arctic melt, and disappearing rainforests are a threat to the environment. This book shows how humans use water and how we can help preserve it in the wake of these threats. Statistics and fact boxes help readers understand various issues related to water, from drought and flooding to desalination and pollution.

Asking Questions, Evaluating Evidence, and Designing Solutions

Analyzing Threats to Water Resources

Two thousand years ago, the warlike Celts dominated northern and central Europe. Hundreds of years later, a group of fearsome fighters known as the Vikings raided parts of Europe from the North. 30 step-by-step projects help to bring these two warrior cultures alive in this fun and fact packed book. Complete with cross-sections, historical maps and pictorial timeline there is plenty to provide extra insight into these societies and highlight links with the present.

Ancient Warriors and Raiders

The Vikings and the Celts

Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics.

Ancient Rome

Fling Sling and Battle Your Way to Victory

Follow the trail to the ancient tombs! Revel in the wonders of the pyramids, temples, and treasures of Ancient Egypt in this 64-page adventure! Learn about excavation and mummification alongside great explorers, Egyptologists, and treasure hunters who paved the way for discoveries about this historic civilization. As young adventurers read about pharaohs, gods, and goddesses, they can hunt for a hidden button in the book to open a secret drawer! What's inside? That's for the tomb raider to find!

Trailblazers: Tomb Raiders

Unwrap the bandages and take a fascinating look at Egyptian mummies - who they were, how they were embalmed, where they were buried and how they were rediscovered.

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