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Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe the history of writing and how important it has become.

Describes the disadvantages of being a Pony Express rider, including riding in all weather, natural disasters, and disease.

Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons depict the life of a Greek athlete.

Describes the history of medicine and vaccinations, includes tips on how to avoid getting sick.

Examines how people coped in the past without fire and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant.

Describes dentistry, including the history of the profession, new techniques, and how to prevent tooth decay.

Discusses the difficulties sailing the new route to Asia with Christopher Columbus.

"Learn about the ways dirt and soil have been used by humans over the centuries, from cave paintings to crop farming, and the exciting prospects for dirt and soil we may see in the future."--Provided by publisher.

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe what it would be like to live without extreme weather and describes how people deal with extreme weather and the importance of being prepared in case of extreme temperatures or storms.

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe what it would be like to live without the cell phone and describes how people managed to communicate in the past.