Books published by publisher Thomson Learning

Provides a history of the destruction and rediscovery of the Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum and describes the antiquities found in them

Shows the ways birds, insects, mammals, fish, and reptiles make nests

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Shows some of the different types of puppets made by various cultures, and suggests similar projects to try

Describes the use of propaganda--disinformation, suppression of facts, and censorship--by opposing government in World War II.

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Shows and describes traditional games played in Europe, North America, Central and South America, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific

Describes the characteristics and behavior of seagulls; looks at how they feed, nest, and avoid dangers; and traces their life cycle

Provides a history of the Egyptian Valley of the Kings and the antiquities found there

Includes "A Holy Cat," "Two Sisters," "Chameleon and Hare," "Ata-okolo-inona," "The Kid Goat," "The Severed Head," "Nogwaja," and "Ghosts"

Introduces the custom of pilgrimage as it is practised in six of the world's major religions and discusses some of the rituals and places associated with these religious journeys