Books with author Barbara Somervill

Looks at the history, geography, government, places, and people of Illinois, as well as general facts about the state.

Chronicles the history of militarism in Japan, from the emergence of the samurai and shoguns in the feudal era to the formation of a national military force and the rise of Japanese imperialism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

A biography profiling the life and controversial ideas of Nicolaus Copernicus, the founder of modern astronomy who through his observations of the stars and planets, discovered that the sun was the center of the universe, which challenged the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Includes source notes and timeline.

Discusses the history, geography, economy, people, and interesting sights of Florida.

Why do some plants have flowers? Can a bat pollinate a plant? How do aspen trees clone themselves? The visually stimulating 'Sci-Hi' books take learning science core curriculum to a whole new exciting level. Each title explores an area of life, physical, or earth science in a way that is both engaging and comprehensive.

Presents the history, government, people, and places of interest in Pennsylvania.

Presents an introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Pennsylvania.

Though the Incas left no written records of their great civilization, the archaeological remains and accounts of Spanish conquistadors and priests paint a picture of a well-ordered, vast empire. This work explores the history and culture of this civilization, highlighting the ideas and items that originated in the empire.

Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Colorado.

Compared to the world's other mountain ranges, the Urals are old and worn down. Yet their age makes them all the more fascinating. Young readers will scale the timeworn peaks of the Urals, straddling the distinct ecosystems and cultures of Europe and Asia.

A biography profiling the life of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. Includes source notes and timeline.

Why is coal a rock that burns? How did coal form? When was coal first mined? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!