"Engaging images accompany information about India. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Do you love European history? Have you imagined what it would be like to live in a castle among royalty and knights? From odd recipes, disgusting toilet trivia, and bizarre medical treatments, get the inside scoop about what life was really like in the Middle Ages in this . . . book of Middle Ages trivia"--Provided by publisher.

Featuring a day in the life of early humans as they paint woolly mammoths on the walls of a cave, a fierce gladiator battling in the Colosseum and a codebreaker at Bletchley Park during World War II. And not forgetting the animals of history - from a day in the life of Hannibal's war elephant marching over the Alps and an Egyptian cat (worshiped as a god, of course) to a Galapagos tortoise who meets Charles Darwin on his famous voyage of the Beagle...

Strange fads, unlikely heroes, crazy laws, amazing events, embarrassing moments, surprising cover-ups.

"All the Time in the World proffers a miscellany of customs, traditions, and pleasures people have pursued throughout the ages. An antidote to the contemporary cult of Getting Things Done, the book takes its cue from the medieval books of hours, which prescribed certain readings and contemplations for various parts of the day and year. Full of witty bon mots, interesting etymologies, and arresting anecdotes, the book encompasses an array of cultures...

"From the northern historic railroad suburbs of Glendale and Wyoming to the quaint river towns of Northern Kentucky, discover Cincinnati's hidden streets, architectural masterpieces, culinary delights, and diverse culture. In this expanded and updated edition of Walking Cincinnati, insiders Danny Korman and Katie Meyer lead you on 35 unique walking tours through the Queen City's colorful history and natural beauty. Stroll through the stunning Riverfront...