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Greek Mythology
This volume examines Greek mythology, drawing connections between ancient Greek culture and its myths. It explains how the beliefs, values, and experiences of that culture are represented in its treasured stories of gods, demi-gods, monsters, and heroes. This volume includes a map of ancient Greece, a family tree of the major gods, a table of major characters with name pronunciations and brief descriptions, a glossary, sidebars, fact boxes, a bibliography of sources for further study, and a subject index.
Sir Francis Drake EBook
Yo-ho-ho! Join our terror on the high seas as stories of famous pirates from around the world are retold in this fast-moving series for kids in grades 3 through 6; each book includes an analysis page in each chapter that helps the kids understand what is real and what might have been fictionalized over time; Each book provides a concluding chapter that recounts for the kids whether the pirate is more legend or mostly truth.The story of Blackbeard is undeniably a thrilling one that is best classified as a mystery. But one might also call many parts of it a fantasy. We know, of course, that Edward Teach--or Edward Thatch--was a real person. But much of what we think we know about his alter ego...
The Monsters and Creatures of Greek Mythology
Describes some of the strange, colorful, and dangerous creatures found in Greek mythology.
The War of 1812
Describes the War of 1812, including its prelude, battles and campaigns, conclusion, and aftermath.
Hitler in Paris
Examines the photojournalism of Heinrich Hoffman, the personal photographer of Adolf Hitler, and the impact Hoffman's photos had on events during the early years of World War II.
The Heroes and Mortals of Greek Mythology
Describes the origins, personalities, and special powers of the Greek mythical heroes, including such figures as Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, and Oedipus.
The Blue Marble
"Discusses the iconic Blue Marble photo of Earth taken by the Apollo 17 astronauts in December 1972"--
Miguel de Cervantes
Presents the life of the sixteenth-century soldier, slave, actor, playwright, prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition, and author of "Don Quixote."
The Roman Empire
Discusses the history of the Roman Empire, its people, its rulers, the rebirth of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and the eventual fate of the Empire.
Ground Zero
Discusses the September 11 Terrorist Attacks and an iconic photograph that captured the historic event.
