Books with author Kathryn Hitte

Describes the social and economic structure of city life during the Renaissance, from about 1400 to 1600, explaining how cities varied in government, commerce, population, and culture, and how they influenced the shaping of European civilization.

"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of water monsters such as the Loch Ness monster, the Vikings' Midgard Serpent, the biblical Leviathan, and the Scandinavian kraken"--Provided by publisher.

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Describes the history, culture, and exploits of the Vikings and discusses their impact on the civilization of the British Isles and Europe in the eight and ninth centuries.

Explores the role religion played in the lives of the both the rich and the poor in Elizabethan England, discussing the function of priests and parishes, the architecture of churches, and how holy days were celebrated.

Describes the habits, characteristics, and history of rabbits, their use in folklore, and their raising as a pet

"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of sphinxes and centaurs, including the Buraq of Islamic tradition, the Great Sphinx of ancient Egypt, man-animals of Mesopotamia, and the Gandharvas of India"--Provided by publisher.

Tremble with fear, crocodile's near. He's sneaking by, with a glint in his eye, slyly disguised as the trunk of a tree, ready to snatch and eat you for tea! Oh no! Crocodile is very hungry. As he sneaks and creeps and prowls along, how will the animals ever stop him gobbling them up?

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Provides information on country life during the Roman empire, describing housing, farming, the roles of men, women, and children, and holidays.