Malam, John

Simple text describes how chocolate bars are created starting from where the cocoa beans are grown to how they are packaged and eaten.

Provides descriptions of treasures from around the world and throughout history that have been lost, and tells the stories of the events that led to their discovery.

A biography of Nelson Mandela, civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa, told in the context of his country's modern history.

Biography of Henry Ford, famous for building the internal combustion engine, which he later used to create the automobile.

Photographs and simple text offer young adults a brief introduction to the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Describes various atmospheric conditions and explains how they are created and how they bring about particular weather.

Illustrations and text describe how some of the world's largest structures were built.

Presents life in a town in ancient Greece, covering the temple, town square, a family home, an open-air theatre, games, the cemetery, the port, and more.

Offers an introduction to early Egyptian civilization, offering bits of information on their culture, clothing, rulers, and hieroglyphics, and includes a timeline which puts Egyptian life in relation to important events occurring in other parts of the world.