miscellanea

A collection of stories and facts found in nearly one thousand years of Roman history, including how many animals were killed in the games that marked the opening of the Colosseum, fine-diing recipes that were given to empress Livia to help cure her tonsillitis, why a dinner party invite from the emperor Domitian was a not a good thing and more.

Presents a year's worth of readings designed to enhance readers' mental capacity, with writings pertaining to a wide range of topics related to American history.

A collection of stories about every British monarch from 1509 to the present, highlighting the tragedy, comedy, romance, and heroism that can be found in the history of Great Britain's royal families.

Answers questions about planet Earth, including how big it is, why the sky is blue, and what makes up the Earth's core.

Presents questions and answers on the American Civil War.

A brightly-illustrated collection of facts about Romans and the Roman Empire.

Get ready to go to Japan on a cultural art exploration! Construct a bonsai tree, try block printing, and make an origami box. The projects are fun and super simple. Each project includes how-to photos along with easy instructions. Learn all about Japan.

Describes and directs travelers to roadside oddities, personalized properties, strange beasts, legendary spots, places related to heroes and villains, and sites of unexplained phenomena in Hollywood, California.

Presents a comprehensive handbook to the armies, battles, officers, and soldiers of the Civil War, along with statistics on casualties.