Books in History Encyclopedias series

Outlines the distinctive history, setting, and lifestyle of each of the fifty states, as well as of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa, and includes 235 two-color photographs and maps.

A reprint of this title which was first published in 1988. Arranged thematically, its clear explanations link basic scientific principles with everyday life. Illustrated throughout in full colour.

This fascinating insight into ancient Asian and Oriental culture is packed with information and projects.

First published in 1992 and now available in paperback, an illustrated reference to plants and animals which is organised according to different environments and depicts how different ecosystems interact. Part of the ENCYCLOPEDIAS series, illustrated in full colour.

This wonderful visual, thematic history book focuses on how humankind explored the boundaries of knowledge and power. Step-by-step projects for recipes, costumes, and model-making are inspired by the skills of the past, while pictorial timelines plot key people and events.

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Describes the various people who live in each region of the world, and briefly discusses their religion, food, festivals, ways of making a living, and other things that make them different.

An illustrated thematic history book that focuses on how humankind pushed back the boundaries of knowledge and the known world.

Explores the history of American sports, from the Devil's pastime in Puritan New England to today's celebrity-filled big business, offering portraits of famous and lesser-known stars and including more than three hundred two-color illustrations.

Discover all about the everday life of America's native peoples through the 25,000 years of human history.

From the first steps towards civilization among prehistoric peoples, this visual encyclopedia moves on to explore the early societies of Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, and their history-making achievements such as the invention of writing.

A highly visual, thematic history that looks at the different ways in which human society and lifestyles have evolved.

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