A tour of Greece in the time of Pericles, examining the theater, Acropolis, countryside, food and drink, marketplace, clothing, methods of travel, Olympics, and more.
The Volga River (Rivers of the World (Mitchell Lane))
by Joanne Mattern
Each title in this exciting and informative series of books contains over 100 full-colour stickers for children to match to the illustrations. These fabulously illustrated sticker books double as spotters' guides, with accurate and simple descriptions that allow children to seek out and identify specific objects. Space is allocated to each illustration so that children can fill in details of when and where each object was spotted. All titles also contain a glossary of relevant words.
Ohio (Rookie Read-About Geography (Library))
by Christine Taylor-Butler
The Massachusetts 54th (Civil War) (Let Freedom Ring)
by Gina DeAngelis
Nigeria (Festivals of the World (Gareth Stevens Publishing))
by Elizabeth Berg
Describes how the culture of Nigeria is reflected in its many festivals, including the Argungu Fishing Festival and the Feast of Ogun.
The 71-day occupation of the village at Wounded Knee - February 27 to May 8, 1973 - is a watershed event in the chronology of American Indian activism, because it reflects both the height of the American Indian Movement (AIM) and the beginning of the end of the power of that organization. It was at Wounded Knee Village where government forces surrounded a small, poorly armed band of AIM members who were protesting the death of Raymond Yellow Thunder and Wesley Bad Heart Bull and the subsequent c...
Be inspired by Football Legend, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain! Discover the inspirational story of this top player's journey from, his early life in Portsmouth following in the footsteps of his father, Mark Chamberlain, to his sporting success at school and Southampton Academy and playing on the same team as his idol, Thierry Henry - this football legend is an inspiration to kids everywhere. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding...
Ireland (Festivals of the World (Gareth Stevens Publishing))
by Patricia McKay
Describes how the culture of Ireland is reflected in its many festivals, including Saint Brigid's Day, Puck's Fair, and Orange Day.
The Rhode Island Colony (Thirteen Colonies (Childrens Press))
by Dennis Brindell Fradin
Traces the history of Rhode Island to 1790 when it became the last colony to ratify the Constitution.
Spotlight on Europe (Spotlight on the Continents)
by Karen Bush Gibson
"An introduction to Europe including climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people"--Provided by publisher.