As a page in his uncle's castle in thirteenth-century England, eleven-year-old Tobias records in his journal his experiences learning how to hunt, play games of skill, and behave in noble society. Includes notes on noblemen, castles, and feudalism.
Explores the variety of ways in which humans communicate, including flags and fires, speech and writing, and through use of electronic media such as television and the internet.
Describes some of the peculiar sports and recreational activities enjoyed by people throughout history, from the ancient past to the twenty-first century, and explains how the odd games became popular.
Describes items eaten at various points in history that modern people might find strange, and discusses foods from cultures throughout the world, from barbecued bat to fried crickets to cows' blood.
Explores the realities of the pirate life, examining the piracy boom of the early eighteenth century, looking at pirate ships, weapons, attacks, and treasures, and discussing the punishment for captured pirates.
Text and illustrations present an overview of such important historical topics as the Roman Empire, the First Crusade, the fall of the Aztecs, the Moghul Empire, and the French Revolution.
Photographs and text explore the history of movies, discussing how still pictures are made to move, how the sound track works, special effects, animation, and other film techniques.
