Presents an overview of the history, culture, traditions, daily life, and dress of the Aztecs, Incas, and Maya.

Presents the adventures of one family of pioneer settlers on the prairie, after the Homestead Act of 1862 opened up the West. Information pages supply additional facts about life in the American West.

This visual book incorporates detailed maps, architectural reconstructions, historical artifacts, and scenes from everyday life to survey the Middle Ages from the 4th to the 15th century.

"A detailed overview of the history of non-European parts of the world from 500 to 1500, including Africa, China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and India."

A detailed overview of the history of early civilizations in Asia, including Ancient India, China, Korea, Japan and Southeast ASia, up to 500 CE.

Introduces the different types of hurricanes and tornadoes, their histories, and effects on humans.

Explains how nuclear energy is produced and the history of how it was discovered and discusses the dangers of using nuclear power--including plant meltdowns, nuclear bombs, and waste disposal--and its benefits.