Hicks, Peter

Describes the Aegean civilizations and the archaeological efforts to excavate the ancient cities of Troy and Knossos.

Text and primary source documents, such as newspaper articles and personal accounts, provide an overview of the Industrial Revolution and explore the positive and negative changes it brought.

Explores the religion of ancient Rome, focusing on how particular gods and goddesses were part of, and honored in, the everyday lives of the Roman people.

Explores the sports and entertainment legacies of the ancient world.

A brief biography of President Barack Obama, describing his childhood and education, and discussing things that have inspired his life and work, his professional accomplishments, and his contributions to the world. Includes a quiz.

Uncovers the everyday lives and customs of the Sioux, from early history to the present.

Examines many of the technological innovations that the Vikings incorporated into their daily lives in such areas as weapons and armor, transportation, and jewelry-making.

Humorous illustrations and facts combine to provide a portrait of what life was like in a wild west town in the years just after the Civil War.

Humorous illustrations and facts combine to provide a portrait of what life was like in a Wild West town in the years just after the Civil War.

Describes the design, construction, and uses of various types of castles in Europe and in other parts of the world. Includes instructions for building a castle out of simple household materials.