Books published by publisher Thomson Learning

Looks at the history and culture of ancient China, and discusses agriculture, city life, families, leisure pastimes, beliefs, education, trade, and industry

Discusses solids, liquids, and gases, atoms and molecules, chemical changes, acids and alkalis, and synthetic materials

Examines the causes, events, and aftermath of the Easter, 1916, uprising in Dublin that, in spite of being crushed by the British at the time, eventually led to independence for most of Ireland

Discusses the history and culture of Tibet, the Chinese invasion of the country in 1950, and the political and religious oppression under Chinese rule that threatens to destroy the Tibetan way of life

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A collection of eight traditional tales from the Caribbean includes "Why Tortoise Doesn't Fly," "Anancy Gets Common Sense," and "Bro Nancy and Bro Death."

Discusses the development of political borders, the fluctuating nature of immigration policies, distinctions between economic migrants and refugees, and other issues relating to immigration

Discusses the artistic visions of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael, and examines major themes, such as classicism, religious art, portraiture, and landscape and architecture

Describes the history, language, religion, daily life, and culture of the Edo period of Japanese society

From writing a script and choosing a cast to rehearsing and performing, this full-color book shows young readers how to stage a play and includes such activities as making masks and puppets and designing sets.

Examines body decoration practices of different cultures around the world, ranging from permanent decorations, such as tattoos and scars, to temporary decorations, such as cosmetics and body painting

An explanation of how Mexicans grow and prepare their food, describing everyday meals as well as speciality dishes. A title from the FOOD AROUND THE WORLD series, with colour photographs, maps and artwork, step-by-step instructions for several simple recipes. Suitable for the National Curriculum Key Stage 2.