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Guide provides information on nearly a hundred dinosaurs--what they ate (plants or meat), where they lived (from the Arctic to…
the jungle), ways they behaved (some climbed trees) and evolved, and even what color some of them were. Includes quick facts on hundreds of others. For grades 3-6. 2010
British Museum director profiles one hundred pieces from the institution's collection that trace human history, from a stone chopping tool…
discovered in Tanzania in 1931--and estimated to be one of the first manmade objects--to a solar-powered lamp and charger manufactured in China in 2010. Bestseller. 2010
Activities, games, projects, and questions for thought and discussion aim to bring about an understanding of this ancient civilization. Covers…
myths, gods, wars, leaders, Roman numerals, arches, aqueducts, family life, and more. For grades 4-7. 2002
Journalist Giridharadas, a first-generation American, moves to his parents' homeland of India in 2003 to work and record the societal…
changes wrought by the country's economic boom. Details the cultural upheaval as younger Indians seek betterment and escape from restrictive traditions. 2011
Relic hunter and naturalist exposes the dark side of archaeology. Discusses the reasons people loot, citing cases of antiquities traffickers,…
immoral museum curators, and wealthy collectors. Argues that taking artifacts separates them from their history. Explains his own low-impact method of exploration. 2010
Archaeologist, historian, and author of The Civilization of Europe in the Renaissance (DB 40011) describes the origins, growth, and campaigns…
of the Athenian navy, which dominated Greece during the fifth century BCE. Posits that using citizens to man the ships during crises fostered democracy. 2009
Author, comedian, and BBC presenter explores anecdotes from antiquity that illuminate the origins of our culture and its links with…
the past. Debunks myths--Caesar's last words were not "Et tu, Brute?"--and makes surprising connections, such as the similarities between the Trojan hero Aeneas and TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 2010
Award-winning historian, author, and broadcaster examines the life and times of Athenian philosopher Socrates (469-399 B.C.E.). Explores the world Socrates…
inhabited, the ideas he espoused, and his seminal influence on Western thought. 2011
Religious studies professor presents a history of ancient Roman and Mediterranean religions from the late Bronze Age to approximately the…
fourth century AD. Uses literary and archaeological evidence to discuss the interplay of religion with daily life and sociopolitical processes. Translated from the original 2016 German edition. 2018
The third volume in a series covering history across the globe, describing the events that happened concurrently in each area.…
Discusses events concerning both larger historical figures and the common people, using literature, letters, firsthand accounts, and more. This volume covers the many transitions occurring globally during the Renaissance period. 2013
True story behind one of the world's most popular foods. Every day, Momofuku Ando would tinker with recipes until he…
came up with a new kind of ramen noodle soup that was quick, convenient, and tasty. For grades K-3. 2019
An innovative new take on the travel guide, Rice, Noodle, Fish decodes Japan's extraordinary food culture through a mix of…
in-depth narrative and insider advice. In this 5000-mile journey through the noodle shops, tempura temples, and teahouses of Japan, Matt Goulding, cocreator of the enormously popular Eat This, Not That! book series, navigates the intersection between food, history, and culture, creating one of the most ambitious and complete books ever written about Japanese culinary culture from the Western perspective. Written in the same evocative voice that drives the award-winning magazine Roads & Kingdoms, Rice, Noodle, Fish explores Japan's most intriguing culinary disciplines in seven key regions, from the kaiseki tradition of Kyoto and the sushi masters of Tokyo to the street food of Osaka and the ramen culture of Fukuoka. You won't find hotel recommendations or bus schedules; you will find a brilliant narrative that interweaves immersive food journalism with intimate portraits of the cities and the people who shape Japan's food culture. Rice, Noodle, Fish is a rare blend of inspiration and information, perfect for the intrepid and armchair traveler alike. Combining literary storytelling and indispensable insider information, the end result is the first ever guidebook for the new age of culinary tourism
Collection of Egyptian myths and stories of the sun god Ra, the sphinx, and numerous pharaohs and queens, along with…
historical, cultural, and geographic facts. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2013
Recounts the period of Roman history that began after Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River in 49 B. C., plunging…
Rome into civil war. This period included figures such as Cicero, Spartacus, Virgil, and Augustus. Holland describes the twilight of the republic, and its violent transformation into an empire. 2003
Overview of the history and accomplishments of ancient India's civilization, including its government and the birth of Buddhism. Provides details…
on art, faith, culture, military might, and its continuing legacy. For grades 6-9. 2015
Boin argues against the notion that Christianity worked as a force that toppled Roman society. Using historical and archaeological research,…
the author also describes how Christians, both undercover and open in their faith, navigated the world, and what changes they wrought in the world around them. 2015
Explores the mysteries of the Mawangdui (mah-wahng-dway) tombs, one of China's top archaeological finds, and sheds light on what life…
was like during the Han dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). Details the burial and condition of Lady Dai's body and cause of death. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2014
Augustus began his career as a teenage warlord whose only claim to power was as heir of the murdered Julius…
Caesar; but in the coming years he outmaneuvered his rivals to eventually create the Principate in Rome. Historian Adrian Goldsworthy attempts to pin down the man behind the myths. 2014
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Weinberg examines the development of scientific reasoning across the world in a number of different fields. Chronologically…
examines the advancements of the ancient Greeks, Europe, and the Arab world in the Middle Ages, and the scientific revolution during the Enlightenment. 2015
Liu Yuejin, a worksite cook and a thief, has his pack with money stolen. While searching for it, he discovers…
another bag which contains a USB card detailing corruption of high officials and putting him in danger. Translated from the original 2007 Chinese edition. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2015