Afghanistan is known for its varied history and for its unique culture. This book discusses what it is like to live in the Afghanistan today. It examines many aspects of Afghanistan culture, including its history, geography, people, and government.
The period of history known as the Renaissance helped Europe break away from the dismal medieval era. The conditions that led to the Renaissance as well as the work of the writers artists dramatists and scientists who emerged during the era will be examined in this social history.
Describes many things that originally came from Russia, including inventions, sports and games, food, fashion, musical instruments, animals, arts and crafts, and words.
Describes everyday life in the towns and countryside of ancient China during the Han Dynasty, covering such aspects as food and drink, reading and writing, art, science and technology, entertainment, religion, and the life of children.
While telling about her life in ancient Egypt, nine-year-old Hunefer includes information about families, homes, food, clothing, fun and games, travel, beliefs, and burial practices.
Text and illustrations introduce readers to the kinds of entertainment, diet, and medicine of the ancient Greeks that could be considered "gross" today.
