Crabtree Chrome
9 total works
The legendary island of Atlantis was said to have incredible buildings, waterways, and art—far advanced for its time. Then, in a day and night, it was destroyed by earthquakes and floods, disappearing forever into the earth. Was this fascinating place myth or reality? This intriguiging book follows the clues in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato to discover the truth.
This fascinating title takes the reader to one of the most isolated prisons on the planet where some America’s worst criminals were held. This is the story of how Alcatraz was created, what it was like to live there, and why it was virtually impossible to escape from.
The Samurai may have been the rock stars of the warrior class in medieval Japan, but the Ninjas were the secret agents. This exciting book details the history and espionage skills of Ninjas who were masters of 18 warrior skills, including the martial art ninjutsu.
The snarls of beasts, the clash of steel, the cries of the victims, and the roar of the crowd-these are the gladiator games of ancient Rome. The heroes of these spectacles were the gladiators, who were idolized like today's pop stars. This exciting book reveals the sometimes surprising facts about how these fierce combatants lived-and if they could not-how they tried to "die well."
In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tutankhamen’s tomb. In addition to unearthing astonishing artifacts, Carter’s discovery revealed fascinating details about King Tut’s life and provided insight into ancient Egyptian culture. Engaging, approachable text and vivid images take readers inside the pharaoh’s tomb as they discover ancient treasures and learn how such artifacts shed light on King Tut’s reign, his family’s dynasty, the mystery surrounding his death, and the theories of King Tut’s curse
Today’s spies keep tabs on foreign governments, fight terrorist organizations, and stop cyber espionage. This fascinating book describes spying throughout history, the gadgetry of a spy, and what kind of training is required to join intelligence-gathering agencies around the world.