Combines retellings of classic Greek tales with detailed illustrations in an introduction to mythology that is complemented by informative sidebars containing character profiles, historical insights, and cultural facts.

"Did people in the Middle Ages really believe the Earth was flat? Was Columbus the first European to reach the New World? Were European explorers really treated like gods by the indigenous peoples they encountered? You probably think you know the answers to these questions, but sometimes textbooks don't tell the whole truth. This book takes a deep dive into the Age of Exploration, separating myth from reality. Grade-appropriate text is supported by...

"Charging enemies. Defending castles. Fighting loyally for kings and lords. Learning to move under the weight of heavy armor. Welcome to the life of a medieval knight! Discover how knights were trained, and learn about the horses they rode and the weapons they used. Find out about the structure of the feudal system, the various orders of knights and their codes of conduct, and changes in armor. Learn what life was like for a knight off the battlefield."--from...

Discusses how immigration played a key role not only in making America's development possible but also in shaping the basic nature of the society.

"When sickness decimates his fishing camp, an orphan named Leif flees north in a cedar canoe, journeying along a brutal but beautiful coastline"--Title verso page.

In 1599 England, twelve-year-old lying, thieving Will Sparrow runs away, meets many colorful characters on the road, and then reluctantly joins a traveling "oddities" exhibit, where he learns to see beyond appearances.

Recounts the powerful experiences of Syrian refugee Doaa Zamel, who was cast adrift in a frigid sea with the children of drowned parents after their dangerously overcrowded ship sank, in an account that details what their experiences reveal about an ongoing international crisis.

Introduces foods and some odd presentations in the Middle Ages.

"From the sandy coasts of the Black Sea to the vibrant capital of Kyiv, this proud nation is full of history, culture, and beauty. Learn more about Ukraine's unique history--from former Soviet Union republic to independent nation. Discover some of the country's most well-known figures, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Then explore the culture and traditions with hands-on activities, stories, and more."--

"Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people don't know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a storehouse for munitions. When an enemy army fired hundreds of cannon balls at the Acropolis, one directly hit the Parthenon. Much of the structure...