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Describes the construction of an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb, the life and various jobs of the workers, and the burial of the pharaoh.

An illustrated collection of twenty Greek myths including "Prometheus and Pandora," "Theseus and the Minotaur," "Meleager and the blazing log," and "The story of Phaeton.

A light-hearted look at some of the difficulties faced by the pioneers who traveled by wagon train across the United States to settle in the West.

From the perspective of a daughter of a local official, the reader gets a glimpse of the high life, working as a servant in an enormous castle. It sounds grand, but things are about to get very hot in this medieval castle.

Text and illustrations depict the construction and uses of the pyramids in ancient Egypt and explore how people lived and worked in that time.

Pharaohs, priests, slaves - how did they spend their days? What did they do about a toothache? What caused Egyptian women to shave off an eyebrow? And just how do we know about their way of life? Find out in this book exactly how you would survive as an ancient Egyptian.

Uses the process of applying for the position of princess in the royal household in Thebes to present information about life in ancient Egypt.

Tells the story of how Europeans got to know the size and shape of the northern part of the New World, an area discovered over a period of four centuries.

In ancient Jerusalem a Temple was built. It housed the Covenant of the Ark and the Ten Commandments. Find out how the Temple was destroyed and rebuilt years later. See the influences of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Watch as the history of this holy site unfolds.

Provides facts about those hardy Scandinavians who flourished from 800 to 1100.

"Telling the story of gardens from paradise gardens of the ancient world to classically-influenced Renaissance gardens, and from wartime Digging for Victory to contemporary decking, barbecues and architect's designs, this pocket-sized book takes a thorough look at the development...

The inside story of how the pyramids were built and the significance of the many treasures found in the tombs in ancient Egypt's Valley of the Kings.