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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.

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.

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.

"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...

"Enter the world of Norse mythology, where you'll find sea monsters, shape-changers, dark forests, and cunning, gold-hoarding underground dwarves. This second volume of Viking tales features more fantastical, entrancing adventures, including Thor's journey in the land of the gian...

This spellbinding anthology features some of the most memorable and gripping stories from Norse mythology, retold in a picture book format for younger readers.