It all started with water. But how did one river make such a deep canyon? Read on and find out.'
The Rocky Mountains form the backbone of North America. They sure make a beautiful backbone. But how did they come to be and what animal call them home? Read on and find out.'
Discover what makes the mighty Mississippi a truly great river.'
Niagara falls is beautiful and exciting. Read along to discover how the falls were made and the history that surrounds them.'
Briefly describes the ancient path traveled by Marco Polo and other traiders, linking the riches of China with the European markets of the Middle Ages.
The Oxford Children's Encyclopedia of History is a major reference book for children of 8 and over, giving a fascinating insight into over 12,000 years of human history. Some 120 major entries carefully explain the key issues. Each article features colour photos and other illustrations specially selected to expand on the information given in the text. The articles are arranged alphabetically, f…
Follow the penguin on an exciting journey around the globe. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Anthony Lewis, this picture atlas is crammed full of colourful maps that take you to all the countries of the world and show you the fascinating p