Presents the life and work of the English playwright William Shakespeare and provides information about the theater of sixteenth-century London.

While telling about life in ancient Rome, a young Roman includes information about families, homes, food, clothing, fun and games, travel, beliefs, and burial practices. Crafts, activities, stories, and historical facts give today's children a close look at youngsters of past cultures. A perfect companion to school history curriculum. Photographs of children in costume help to bring the past alive. Easy activities are great for class projects or at-home...

Through photographs of artifacts, the reader will explore the beginning of the Inca empire to the death of its last great ruler, Huayna Capac, in 1525.

Various characters, including a waterman, an actor, a gallant, and an apple seller, from Shakespeare's London describe the Globe Theatre from their own perspective.

Special photography and cutting-edge graphic techniques combine to unveil the accomplishments of the Ancient Greeks.

Chronologically traces human history and civilization from prehistoric times to the present day using a detailed timeline, covering key events, people, inventions and discoveries, and ideas and beliefs.

Describes the people, places, and events of Ancient Rome, from the early days of the Republic through the High Empire period and beyond. Includes four two-page spreads with acetate overlays.

Details the major events of the war in the Pacific, including the key personalities involved, military strategies on both sides, and the human cost of the war.

Presents the history and culture of the ancient Romans through an exploration of their artifacts, customs, beliefs, and daily routines.