Usborne Encyclopedias
2 total works
In this reference book the rich history of Ancient Greece is explored from the first settlers on the Greek mainland to the great civilizations of Crete, the might of classical Athens and finally, the conquest of Greece by the Roman Empire. It also provides information on wars, politics, daily life and religious beliefs showing what life was like in Ancient Greece.
Why do volcanoes erupt? What makes lightning? Who lives in rainforest? Where is the world's longest bridge? The Usborne geography encyclopedia provides information about the world we live in, explaining how the earth develops and why it looks as it does today. With simple explanations it explores all the major topics of geography such as rocks and minerals, weather and climate, industry and the environment. There is advice on reading maps and using a compass, and a detailed map and reference section.