Yazar: Amelie von Zumbusch

Young readers will learn about the many facets of Roman culture with this great introduction covering religion, philosophy, sculpture, architecture, painting, literature, sports, and the theater. The …

Our own system of government was deeply influenced by that of the Romans. This invaluable guide traces the development of Roman government from Rome’s legendary kings through its renowned emperors. P …

The success of the Roman economy is to a large degree beholden to its vast empire. While farming was the backbone of the Roman economy, trade played an important role, too. Readers learn about Roman …

The family was central to life in ancient Rome. Explore the roles of women, children, slaves, and the all-powerful paterfamilias, or head of the family. Find out what that Romans enjoyed doing in the …

The Romans really profited from geography. Rome had a pleasant climate, rich soil, natural defenses, and easy access to the Mediterranean. It was the perfect spot from which to conquer the known worl …

To this day, the Romans are admired for their technological know-how and massive, well-designed public works projects. Readers learn how the Romans ensured a clean water supply for their cities, used …

One of America’s biggest mysteries is who designed the American flag. Readers will discover why Betsy Ross may not have created the country’s most important symbol. …

Young readers of this book will learn about the Salem witch trials, a tragic chapter in U.S. history, and the mysteries that surround it. …

From who fired the first shot to the Minutemens’ heroic defense of freedom, this book explores the mythic tale of the first battle of the American Revolution. …

This biography will satisfy young readers’ curiosities about the life of America’s 44th president. They’ll read about Barack Obama’s personal milestones and outstanding achievements, from his childho …

This informative book invites readers to meet Michelle Obama, the first African-American First Lady of the United States. Children will discover details about her career, her contributions to her hus …

Readers will discover everything they want to know about of the daily life of the Obama family. Students will enjoy informative chapters that focus on how the first family’s life has changed, what th …

This book takes a look at the fascinating and diverse family history of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his Kansas-born mother and his father who was from Kenya. They’ll learn about the influe …

Founded on recent historical investigations, this exciting volume delves into the journeys of the first intrepid travelers who sailed across the ocean to explore unknown lands. Featured explorers inc …

Featuring the most current scholarship, this book examines the lives and achievements of some of the most influential men and women in New York’s early history. It addresses key figures of the era, i …

Backed by the latest scholarly research, this book chronicles the history of early New York, how it became a British colony, and what life was like in colonial New York. This book demonstrates how Ne …

Reflecting the latest scholarship, this book looks at the different groups of Native Americans who lived on the land that would one day become New York State. Primary source documents, paintings, and …