Philip Steele
63) Tundra
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
Describes the tundra regions of the world and how plants, animals, and people live there.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
This entertaining book tells the story of an empire that began on the seven hills of Rome and spread all the way across Europe under the rule of such characters as Tiberius, Augustus, and Julius Caesar. It includes the thrills and spills of chariot races and gladiators in combat, sacrifices to the gods, public bathhouses, and villas, as well as the diary of a Roman slave.
68) Going to school
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Describes education through the centuries in various cultures, including Greek, Egyptian, Native American, and European.
71) Hail! Tudors
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
This entertaining book traces the lives and loves of the extraordinary family of English kings and queens, the Tudors, from the time when Henry VII came to the throne to the death of Elizabeth I. It includes features on that larger-than-life monarch, Henry VIII, and his wives, the Shakespearean theatrical tradition, food and feasting, the destruction and sale of the monasteries, exploration, and trade.
72) Toys and games
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Details various types of toys from ancient times to the present day, including dolls, puppets, clockwork, teddy bears, and electronic games.
75) Kidnapping
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
Examines the history of kidnapping from ancient times to the present and such related topics as ransom and the relationship of kidnapper and victim.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This stunning book will lead you on a thrilling journey back in time to the land of the ancient Egyptians. Meet mighty pharaohs and powerful queens. Awaken mythical gods and magical goddesses. Watch everyday life along the River Nile. Every spread reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story. Unwrap a pharaoh's mummy, decipher hieroglyphics, discover why an amulet is lucky, and what gruesomeness hides inside a canopic jar. "--Amazon.com.
78) School shootings
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
In School Shootings, we look at why these terrible events occur, and what sort of people carry them out. What is the scale of the problem? Are such attacks more common in some parts of the world than others? Have they always taken place, or are they a new phenomenon? And how should we best respond to the fear of them happening again? What actions should be taken and what changes should be made?
80) Riots
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
Examines the phenomenon of riots throughout history, from vandalism in ancient Greece to the 1992 rioting in Los Angeles, and discusses the psychological and legal aspects.
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