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New photos and updated text highlight this revised edition. Beautiful photos show ancient and modern cities, and new topics include the recent rash of devastating fires.
The Gaelic myths and Celtic folklore of ancient Ireland combine with modern day festivals and celebrations in Ireland the culture. Historic Ireland is captured through dramatic photographs of castles, churches, and prehistoric tombs.
People around the world are familiar with the Swedish storybook character Pippi Longstocking and the musical group ABBA. Explore Sweden's other contributions to literature and music, as well as the country's rich cultural traditions in architecture, art, and film.
For ages 8-14. Before the invention of the printing press, information was not easily accessible to the majority of people in the world. "Inventing the Printing Press" will teach young readers what life was like before the printing press was invented and how its invention transformed the lives of ordinary people. This fascinating book features full-colour photographs and illustrations that accompany the easy-to-read text. Topics include: cuneiforms, tablets, scrolls, and codices; the first presses, including Johannes Gutenberg's press and moveable type; early and present-day book making processes; print in daily life; types of presses, such as the Stanhope and Columbian; computerised printing; future printing technologies.
Examines many different terrorist acts.
Text and photographs show how the people of England celebrate holidays and festivals, using art, music, dance, and stories.
This book explores the invention of the automobile and its inventors.