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Life in the American Colonies
Ruth Dean, Melissa Thomson
Library Binding (Lucent Books, April 1, 1999)Discusses the day-to-day aspects of country and city life in the American colonies for a variety of people including members of different professions, specific immigrant groups, and slaves.
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Defeat of the Spanish Armada
William W. Lace
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 1997)Examines the pivotal naval battle in which the upstart British defeated the supposedly invincible Spanish fleet, changing the balance of power in sixteenth century Europe
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A Cultural History of the United States Through the Decades - The 1930s
Petra Press
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Oct. 14, 1998)The Great Depression dominates the decade, allowing Franklin Delano Roosevelt to step into history's limelight. From his New Deal legislation to his fight to convince Americans to enter World War II, Roosevelt's policies guide America.
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Lost Civilizations - The Celts
Allison Lassieur
Hardcover (Lucent Books, March 1, 2001)Examines the history, culture, and artistic contributions of the ancient Celts from 600 BC - 600 AD, in Europe and in the western Atlantic regions where the Celtic influence is still felt today. Illustrated with maps and photographs.
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The Stone Age
Patricia D. Netzley
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 1998)Discusses the long period of human history known as the Stone Age during which humans evolved into beings capable of inventing and using increasingly sophisticated tools and creating complex social groupings
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Ancient Greek Art and Architecture
Diane Yancey
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Nov. 14, 2011)The Eye on Art series is intended to assist readers in understanding the various roles of art in society; each volume offers an in-depth exploration of a major artistic movement, medium, figure, or profession.; ; The creative impulse is an ancient and enduring feature of human expression. Art serves many purposes: to beautify, record, reflect, enlighten, and celebrate our existence. Eye on Art examines the rich and varied world of art. Major art movements, the art
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Persian Mythology
Don Nardo
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Oct. 19, 2012)This new series is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies; each title focuses on one cultural or national mythology and explains how those stories reflect the culture that created them.; This new volume in Lucent's Mythology and Culture Worldwide series looks at Persian Mythology, drawing connections between ancient Persian culture and its myths, explaining how the beliefs, values, and experiences of that culture are represented in its tr; This new series from Lucent Books is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies. These books will explain how mythology reflects the culture that created it. Each volume focuses on one cultur
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Heroes & Villains - Oskar Schindler
John F. Wukovits
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Aug. 30, 2002)One of the most complex individuals to emerge from World War II was Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi Party who, instead of persecuting Jews, ended up saving more than 1,200 lives. This book examines Schindler's motives, his extraordinary efforts in behalf of his Jewish workers, and the legacy that resulted.
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The Orangutan
Stuart P. Levine
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 2000)Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the orangutan.
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Life on the Pony Express
Diane Yancey
Hardcover (Lucent Books, March 1, 2001)The Pony Express lasted just nineteen months, but it was one of the most colorful and unique episodes in U.S. history. The story of the men who took part in the daring experiment is told in this account of the first rapid-communications system to link America east and west.
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The Mystery Library - Jack the Ripper
Natalie M. Rosinsky
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Feb. 13, 2004)A series of brutal murders took place in London, England in 1888. The killer, nicknamed Jack the Ripper, was never identified or caught. What was his motive for these horrifying crimes? The identity of Jack the Ripper remains one of the greatest mysteries in the history of crime.
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The Enlightenment
John M. Dunn
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 1999)Discusses various aspects of the Enlightenment including its roots, philosophes, attacks on Christianity, revolt against reason, campaigns to reform society, and legacy.