A quirky, unique look at the history of the First World War. What made the Great War stand out from all others? What incredible things|́|no matter how risky or bizarre|́|did people do to defend their country as the battles raged? What mind-boggling statistics can begin to capture...
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"Describes what life would be like without toilets"--Provided by publisher.
How would you know what time it was without clocks? How would you buy things without money? It's hard to imagine what life would be like today without the inventions and discoveries that we take for granted, from the humble bar of soap to the fantastic complexity of the Internet....
Describes how the body of a wealthy merchant in ancient Egypt would be mummified and readied for the afterlife.
From the road to war to the long fight back, explore the seminal event that shaped the world we live in today. World War Two was the most destructive event of the twentieth century, and this small but unique history looks at the politics that motivated both individuals and nation...
A light-hearted introduction to the life and training of a Roman gladiator.
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 a Neko girl with catlike ears and a tail to a skateboarder poised to perform tricks, this cool guide explains how to capture proportionally-accurate, personality-filled characters. Budding artists will get the knowledge and inspiration they need to master simple techniques ...
Explains what it was like to be a British secret agent working behind enemy lines in France during World War II, describing the training, equipment, and techniques used by spies and the danger they faced during their missions.
Describes what life was like as an apprentice on the construction of a medieval cathedral.
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.
"When a naïve group of English settlers journeys through the untamed wilderness of 18th-century America, they quickly become victims of a hostile enemy attack. Their only hope of rescue lies with Hawkeye, an expert woodsman, and Uncas and Chingachgook, the last survivors of the ...