Travel across more than 2000 years of history as you visit the ancient islands of Japan. See the stunning masks of the Noh theater and watch sumo wrestlers in action. Marvel at the weapons and armor used by a mighty samurai and discover mythical tales of demons, gods, and goddess...
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"A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone Age tools to skateboards. From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities."
'History Year by Year' is a children's history book like no other. It will take children on a stunning trip through time as they follow the history timeline that plots our life on Earth, from prehistoric man to how we live today. Over 1,500 pictures of artifacts, styles of dress,...
Learn all about Ancient Rome, from bakers and soldiers to gladiators and emperors, in this ultimate guide.
"Full of stunning images and amazing facts, The Arts: a Visual Encyclopedia is the essential guide to painting, sculpture, photography, music, and dance."-- Back cover.
Featuring more than five hundred images of paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures, this visual tour through various art movements also provides profiles of key figures behind some of the world's best-known artworks.
"This beautiful history atlas helps children learn about world history, all the way from the first humans leaving Africa right up to how the world looks now, with a modern world map. It's packed with more than 40 historical maps and fascinating nuggets of information about the pa...
Packed with profiles of leaders, prophets, judges, and apostles, Bible Characters Visual Encyclopedia tells their stories and explains their teachings.
"Discover the deadliest fighters of the Roman Empire in this fascinating guide to the gladiators of Rome's Colosseum. Learn about the female gladiators who battled each other for the crowd and the weapons and armor that were allowed inside the arena. Gladiator also reveals the ev...
Describes the history and civilization of ancient Rome, from how gladiators fought and what daily life was like for people in Rome to the events at Pompeii.
Follows the history of Alexander the Great and his campaign to conquer the known world, including information on his traveling companions, armies of his time, ships, and food.
Why do we need laws? What rights are protected by law? When was forensic evidence first used in court? This book explores big questions like these, explaining the laws and legal precedents, and religious, political, and moral codes that have shaped the world we live in. Written i...
"Track dinosaurs with the earliest fossil hunters and modern-day geologists!" -- Back cover.
Featuring more than 1,500 photographs, artifacts, and maps, this history encyclopedia chronicles the events, personalities, and inventions that have changed the world, from the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia to China's growth as a global power.