A fun and interactive introductory look at the Ancient Romans, including activities such as How To Count Using Roman Numerals and Making a Mosaic.
Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest philanth…
Filled with archival photographs and amazing facts, this groundbreaking series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. The series now features a refreshed design, taking the series' original look in a more modern direction. DK Biography: Thomas Edison tells the story of the famous inventor, from his childhood as an "addled" student, to his r…
Where have pirates sailed? What were pieces of eight? Which pirate roasted his enemies alive? Read and discover the facts in Kingfisher Readers: Pirates. Each book in this series, developed with literacy experts, features clear, appealing text packed with information on favourite non-fiction topics.
Look, Find & Learn : world history is packed with loads o hidden item to challenge even the sharpest sleuth. Each colorfully illustrated scene include fascinating facts about different world cultures from ancient history to modern times.
There's a rumbly and a roar. Fiery rock and ash fill the sky. Boiling-hot lava flows over the land. Run for your life--a volcano is erupting!