Provides accounts of one thousand events that have shaped the world, grouped in major eras from prehistory to the modern age, with footnotes, fact boxes, sidebars, and illustrations.
Contains five hundred review questions covering every topic on the Advanced Placement European history exam, and includes answers as well as a CD with four test-readiness quizzes, a time line of events, and charts.
Presents true stories of mysteries from the past, including the disappearance of the captain, crew, and passengers of the "Mary Celeste" in the middle of the Atlantic in 1872, the lost colony of Roanoke, the stone giants of Easter Island, and the giant geoglyphs in Peru.
Contains alphabetized profiles of 194 countries, each presenting information in thirty-four categories such as climate, environment, ethnic groups, transportation, government, industry, health, and media, as well as a short bibliography.
Presents mysteries using historical information for readers to solve, including the cause of King Tut's death, the Boston tea party, and the underground railroad.
Discusses how to find out information while using primary sources such as pictures, and provides questions that might be useful in finding out information.
A best-selling reference book for kids that is filled with fascinating facts; is an ideal homework aid arranged by subject; and is packed with puzzles, games, activities, maps, websites and much more that will get young readers excited about learning.
