Books in 1000 Things You Should Know series

If you are hungry for facts this is the perfect database. If you like your information served up in bite-sized pieces you will feast on 1000 Things You Should Know. There are 100 illustrated topic panels on wild animals and each panel contains 10 key facts like: the tiger cowrie shellfish has a nasty way of repelling enemies. It shoots out a jet of sulphuric acid into the eyes of its attacker.

Weapons and armor have been used to hunt and wage war since the first humans walked the planet. The earliest spears date back 400,000 years! As civilizations and technologies advanced, so did weapons and armor. Through this unique lens, readers delve into some exciting periods of history in many different cultures. Egyptian shields, Greek helmets, Roman gladiatorial garb, and more are examined in this wide-ranging book. In addition, Chinese armor, African clubs, Middle Eastern weaponry, and Samurai swords are discussed as well as modern arms. The high-interest text and colorful images are a perfect complement to any social studies and history collection.