"Innovations in the medical field save countless lives daily. In this fascinating title, a timeline of breakthrough medical inventions is explored through dynamic photographs and interesting fact boxes. Fleming's advances with penicillin and the invention of the X-ray machine are some of the featured inventions that keep us in "the best of health!"--Provided by publisher.
Presents instructions for creating one's own circus at home, explaining how to create costumes and props; master skills such as clowning, juggling, and magic tricks; and fake a "strongman" act.
Briefly explores what it was like for a woman to live and work in the Old West, including first-hand accounts about such things as making soap, clothing, and nutritious meals.
Briefly explores what it was like to travel across the country by wagon train, including first-hand accounts about such things as cooking on the trail and dangers to be faced.