Allison Lassieur

Describes the life and times of the Middle Ages. Reveals the historical details of life as a knight in the 1100s, life in a royal castle in the 1200s, and life during the Black Plague in the 1300s.

The Inca Empire stretched along the western edge of South America. At its height, the empire reached from modern-day Colombia all the way south to Chile.Find out more in Inca Civilization, a title in the Ancient Civilization series. With vivid images and unique facts, this series explores the history of some of the most fascinating early civilizations of the world.

Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Louisiana, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

"Describes the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, as Japanese forces surprised Americans at the U.S. military base, and explains the significance of the attack today."--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the people and events of the age of Manifest Destiny and the American West. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a traveler on the Oregon Trail, a laborer, or a Sioux warrior"--Provided by publisher.

"Can you survive being trapped in a rain forest? Imagine a run-in with a poison dart frog in the Amazon Rain Forest, a chimpanzee in the African Congo, or a clouded leopard in the jungles of Southeast Asia. How far would you be willing to go to save your own life? Would it work? Flip through these pages to find out! What would you do in a life-or-death situation out in the wilderness? Now's your chance to find out! Readers will be transported to different...

What happened to the people of the Roanoke Colony? Why did the crew of the Mary Celeste abandon ship? Who wrote the mysterious Voynich Manuscript and what does it mean? History is filled with many unexplained and baffling mysteries. With dramatic photos and intriguing theories, readers can go on a journey through time to explore some of history's most fascinating mysteries.

When gladiators fought in combat, there was usually only one winner. The victor may not have realized it, but he owed his success to science. Engaging text, fascinating photos, and useful illustrations will help young readers understand how science helped gladiators find victory in the arena.

"Describes the history of pirates, including the reasons people became pirates and why the Golden Age of Piracy ended"--Provided by publisher.

YOU have found yourself aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Where you find yourself when the ship strikes the deadly iceberg and the decisions you make afterward will mean the difference between life and death. Step back in time to make the difficult choices that real people made in the face of this historic tragedy.