A simple introduction to religions from tribal gods and the ancient religions of Egypt, Greece, and Rome to beginnings and beliefs of such major world religions as Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Confucianism, and Christianity.
A survey of exploration and discovery from the accomplishments of ancient explorers to the present-day excursions into space, underwater, and beneath the earth.
Provides a simple introduction to the kinds of fuels, both fossil fuels and alternative energy sources, used throughout the world, and discusses the problems of fuel shortages and environmental safety.