On a daily adventure around the world. We will travel continent to continent exploring countries and learning about the people that make each country so interesting.
Nonfiction
Nonfiction genre
Ancient Egypt
Journey along the world’s longest river, from the Nile delta to Nubia, with the Egyptologist Kent Weeks. Open the panoramic gatefold to discover the magnificence of a pharaoh’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings, and then turn the transparent pages to reveal the effects of 3,000 years on a human mummy. Along the way readers will peer inside incredible pyramids and take a journey into the Next World as they learn the secrets of the dead. At the end, intrepid explorers witness how today’s scientists are using CAT scans and other cutting-edge technology to uncover the answers to some of ancient Egypt’s most intriguing mysteries.
Hinduism (World Religions)
Provides an introduction to Hinduism, covering its history, literature, gods and goddesses, doctrines, rites, and the current status of Hinduism in the United States.
Our World
OUR WORLD makes it fun and easy for children to learn more about the world around them. With more than 40 maps, 300 images, and hundreds of facts and statistics, this atlas will expand every child’s view of each country around the globe.
Roman Catholicism (World Religions)
An exploration of the origins and history, basic tenets and beliefs, organizations and structure, practices, influence, and contemporary role of the Catholic Church.
Mermaids Most Amazing
In this book, Narelle Oliver covers all aspects of mermaid lore, with stories of mermaid sightings, bizarre mermaid facts, folktales and fantasy.
Islam (World Religions)
Provides an overiew of the history and origins, basic tenets and beliefs, organization, traditions, customs, rites, societal influences, and modern-day impact of Islam.
Buddhism (World Religions)
“Provides an overview of the history and origins, basic tenets and beliefs, organizations, traditions, customs, rites, societal and historical influences, and modern-day impact of Buddhism”–Provided by publisher.
Projects about Ancient China (Hands-On History)
Includes social studies projects taken from the ancient Chinese.
Projects about Ancient Greece (Hands-On History)
Includes social studies projects taken from the ancient Greeks.