Books published by publisher Benchmark Books

Examines the history, culture, religion, daily life, and legends of the people of the northern African kingdom of Kush, located in the region known as Nubia, between Sudan and Egypt

"Explores the habitats, life cycles, and other characteristics of organisms in the Moneran kingdom"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the history, materials, and technique of glassmaking in the American Colonies

Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Ireland.

Presents Hyracotherium, describing its physical characteristics, when and where it lived, how it lived, what other animals lived alongside it, and the possible reasons it became extinct.

"Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of turtles and tortoises"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Sierra Leone"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of the lives of Suleyman I and his subjects in the Ottoman Empire of the late sixteenth century, and includes excerpts from poems, letters, and stories of the time.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Cambodia"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents the biography of Sandra Day O'Connor against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment"--Provided by publisher.

Provides comprehensive information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Shoshone people.

Describes how methods of transportation add to global warming, introduces theoretical and current technology that reduces carbon emissions of vehicles, and explores how individuals can produce less carbon dioxide as they travel.