Books in Worldwise series

Describes daily life in ancient Rome whose civilization lasted from about 500 B.C. to 400 A.D. and even then did not disappear completely

An introduction to ancient Egyptian civilization looks as housing, family life, entertainment, religion, arts and crafts, and the pharaoh's court

Part game, part seek and find, part information text, these delightful colorful books, introduce young readers to ancient history and the world of the dinosaurs.

Introduces the world of the ancient Greeks and discusses crafts, markets, family life, education, religion, sports, warfare, and life in ancient Sparta

Looks at the history of automobiles, describes notable models, including luxury cars, sports cars, and racing cars, and describes how cars are designed and built

Presents a history of the written word, from hieroglyphics to the printing press to computers

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Provides a brief look at the designs and uses of all kinds of ships and boats from early rafts and sailing vessels to modern submarines and cargo ships

Explores how paleontologists learn about dinosaurs, and uses transparent overlays to illustrate how different kinds of dinosaurs moved, ate, reproduced, and behaved, and why they became extinct

Text, illustrations, and transparent acetate overlays depict life in a castle, and the parts of a castle

Find out about our planet from the big bang theory to the development of lifeforms. Begin an adventure and become world wise. Ages 8+

Provides a brief look at the designs and uses of all kinds of trucks and other working vehicles from horse-drawn coaches and steam traction engines to fire trucks, ambulances, military vehicles, and the latest high-speed long-distance haulers