Text and more than two hundred color photos present cultural aspects of the Incas and their ancestors; includes fifteen step-by-step projects for kids to make, such as Inca recipes, dolls, masks, and costumes.

Presents the history of the election process from Roman times to the present day.

"Wander the streets of Beijing, Rome, Istanbul, Paris, London, and New York City at different moments in their history. Peel back the layers and watch as the cities develop from ancient empires to centers of modernity." - back cover.

Summary: Castle had moats and other questions about long ago. Includes index.

Original map illustrations show the world's greatest journeys, and illustrated fact pages tell the stories of each expedition.The Atlas of Great Journeys allows readers to follow in the footsteps of the most daring adventurers as they set out to explore the unknown. Fascinating original map illustrations show the world's greatest journeys, and lavishly illustrated fact pages tell the stories of each expedition - what dangers they faced, how long they...

Takes a look at Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization.

Presents questions and answers about ancient Egyptian civilization, including the pharoahs, Egyptian gods, mummies, work, food, clothing and appearance, writing, and animals

Contains information and quirky facts to explain everything from "Why did knights wear armor?" to "Why did artists paint with eggs?"

Describes the daily life and civilization of the Aztecs.