Green, Jen

Suggests projects involving creative face painting and the making of masks and disguises, using readily available materials.

Features on democracy, philosophy, epic poetry, the gods that influenced Greek actions, and the battles that were fought, particularly between the city states of Athens and Sparta.

Guides readers through 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history on the banks of the Nile River, from the early settlers and kings to great pharaohs such as Ramesses II, Hatshepsut, Tutankhamun, and Cleopatra. It also includes features on building the perfect pyramid, food and feasting, mummies, trade, and education.

An introduction to ancient Greek mythology that retells a number of myths and discusses the culture, history, and religion of ancient Greek society.

Presents a full-color illustrated tour of the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen that shows many of the treasures discovered by Dr. Howard Carter in 1922.

Presents an introduction to Mexico, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on its geography, history, climate, food, culture, and everyday life.

Presents an introduction to Japan, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on its geography, history, climate, food, culture, and everyday life.

Describes China's history, geography, natural world, people, culture, government, and economy, and includes special topic boxes, maps, a glossary, and a bibliography.

Presents an introduction to genetically modified food, in simple text with illustrations, providing a discussion of the issues surrounding it, including what genetically modified foods are and how they made.

Examines the land and cities, history, economy, arts and culture, and future outlook of Japan, and includes an almanac, time line, glossary, and bibliography.