Anita Ganeri

A brief survey of Viking civilizations, discussing their society, religion, daily life and accomplishments as sea men and explorers.

Presents an overview of the use of numbers, from ancient times to the present, including the development of number systems, counting methods, mathematics, and counting machines.

Follows a young girl through her first day at gymnastics school.

Examines such aspects of the natural world as earth formations, weather, seas and rivers, plants and animals.

Insatiable young oceanographers will discover amazing facts in this compendium of marine questions and answers.

History doesn't just happen. It is made by amazing and extraordinary people! Explore the lives of twenty-four of the world's most outstanding individuals through engaging narratives, entertaining fictionalized diary entries, and informative timelines.