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Examines many aspects of the Civil War, including the issue of slavery, secession, the raising of armies, individual battles, the commanders, Northern life, Confederate culture, the surrender of the South, and the aftermath.

Presents a photographic introduction to skeletons, including humans, mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, and looks at specific bones and bone structures.

An introduction to life in the jungle, using captioned photographs and descriptive paragraphs to provide information about the plant and animal species that make their homes in the tropical environment.

A non-fiction companion to 'Tonight on the Titanic'.It's a new kind of adventure for Jack and Annie! Join them as they research the Titanic and find out the facts behind the fiction!Explores the history of the steamship Titanic, from Thomas Andrew's plans for 'the safest ship on the ocean' to the lingering questions concerning its disastrous maiden voyage in 1912.

Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.

Presents a photographic introduction to medieval life, discussing medieval society, and examining homes, food, the role of women, soldiers, the Church, trade and commerce, occupations, celebrations, and other topics.

Photographs and text explore the world of living things, and look at some of the experiments, animals, plants, bones, and fossils that have changed understanding of the natural world and how life began.

Contains a collection of illustrated photographs of ancient mummies from different cultures and describes the evolution of the mummification process, royal treasures, and mummies preserved in bogs, sand, and ice.

Presents a colorfully illustrated description of the various components and systems of the human body, including DNA, muscles, joints, blood vessels, glands, skin, hair, nails, the heart, the cardiopulmonary and digestive system, and more, with a glossary.

Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war to the signing of the Constitution.

Full-color photographs, drawings, and illustrations depict the works of painter, scientist, philosopher, and engineer Leonardo da Vinci and the times in which he lived including the Renaissance church, architecture, fashion, and astronomy.

Chronicles the histories of horse breeds around the world and examines how long humans have kept domesticated horses.

Presents full-color illustrated photographs describing crime and punishment throughout history including forensic analysis and DNA, police uniforms and agencies, international gangsters and smugglers, and much more.

Reveals the discoveries and research that have transformed our understanding of the planets and stars of the universe and includes a CD with clip art and a poster.

Text and photographs depict different aspects of farming through the ages including the equipment, domestic animals, crops, and the future of farming.