Malam, John

An illustrated overview of ancient Egypt that covers the government, agriculture, slavery, religion, pyramids and temples, mummies, writing, families and houses, war, and art, and includes a time line and glossary.

Chronicles the history of ancient Greece and provides information on their educational and governmental systems, religion, sports, crafts, medicine, festivals, and slavery.

Discusses the legends and mysteries surrounding giants, from Polyphemus the one-eyed cyclops to Baba Yaga the hag of Eastern Europe.

Discusses the legends and mysteries surrounding fairies, from Finvarra the king of Irish fairies to the gruesome goblins of Bohemia.

Describes the purpose, parts and functions of various big rigs, all the way from cranes and diggers to helicopters and submarines. Includes a color poster.

A biography of Italian Renaissance artist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci, describing his life and many works of art.

Collects one hundred facts about samurai throughout the history of Japan, describing religion, rituals, strategies, weapons, armor and fighting techniques. Includes illustrations, cartoons, quizzes, and activities.

Collects one hundred facts about warriors throughout the history of the world, describing the strategies, weapons, and fighting techniques of Mesopotamian warriors, hoplites from ancient Greece, the Aztecs, the Vikings, the Crusaders, Napoleon Bonaparte, and others. Includes illustrations, cartoons, quizzes, and activities.

A simple biography of the child prodigy who wrote more than 800 pieces of music before his untimely death at the age of thirty-five.

A biography of the Norwegian explorer whose voyages were undertaken to prove certain theories about the migration patterns of ancient people.