Mary Woods

An introduction to the people, places, and beliefs behind seven creations of ancient Africa.

An introduction to the people, places, and beliefs behind seven creations of ancient Asia.

An introduction to the people, places, and beliefs behind seven creations of ancient Greece.

"Ancient civilizations accomplished great works of engineering without electricity. From the Great Wall of China to Machu Picchu, discover the machines ancient civilizations used to build wonders and how they formed the foundation for modern machines"--

An introduction to the people, places, and beliefs behind seven creations of ancient Central and South America.

An introduction to the people, places, and beliefs behind seven creations of ancient North America.

Contains photographs and descriptions of seven of the greatest natural wonders of Australia and Oceania, including Mount Kilauea, the Tasmanian Wilderness, and Bora Bora, and includes a time line, glossary, and further reading resources.

When the Romans brutally kill Daniel bar Jamin's father, the young Palestinian searches for a leader to drive them out, but comes to realize that love may be a more powerful weapon than hate.

One of the true classics of English literature, here are the adventures of Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Toad. Shy Mole is cleaning his underground house until the spring weather lures him above for a cautious encounter with the worldly Water Rat. Their exploration of the Wild Wood includes lunch with Otter and hilarious adventures at Toad Hall. Grahame's idyllic world is as fresh now as when they first discovered his enchanting tales, of Ratty sculling...