Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of nineteenth-century painter Vincent van Gogh, discussing how he developed his artistic style, why he was unsuccessful during his life, how his work became popular decades after his death, and other related topics.

Describes the physical characteristics of spiders, different species, the webs they build, how they hunt for food, reproduction, and more.

In a unique approach, the Art and Civilization of Ancient Rome uses major works of Roman art to bring the world of the Emperors to life, making it accessible to young readers today. Beginning with the origins of the city of Rome and its early Etruscan kings, the book then covers its expansion during the Republican period, the first Emperors, and subsequent growth. Alongside the history of the Romans, we also focus on how they lived, the gods and...

Describes various kinds of turtles, their physical characteristics, behavior, and threats they face.

A brief, illustrated, overview of the geography, history, customs, beliefs, monuments, day-to-day life, and social structure of ancient Greece, a civilization that flourished for almost 2,000 years.