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American archaeologists uncover evidence of the arrival of the Vikings to North America including the early colonies, Greenland, Iceland, and Canada. Contains data on their working with iron ore, and their tools and equipment. Also describes early leaders like Erik the Red, Leif the Lucky, and other explorers.

American archaeologists uncover evidence of the Westward movement during the frontier period. Early immigrants traveled with a restless rhythm heading north, south, and west fearful of Native-Americans who stole horses and cattle. Discusses the Mexican town of Santa Fe where many goods were sold and several forts were built. Includes information on the Oregon Trail and the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Depicts the history of the Celts, their culture, religion, and warfare and discusses their invasion of ancient Gaul and Rome. Includes a chronology of Celtic history, a glossary, an index, and illustrations and photos.

A history of early German peoples and their battles with the Roman Empire. Includes a timeline and a glossary.

Introduces the Goths who lived near the Black Sea from 239 A.D. to about 500 A.D. Describes the life in Gothia and war with Rome. Includes a timeline and glossary.

An overview of the Huns of Central Asia from 370 to 470 A.D. featuring color maps and illustrations. Describes their lives as warriors and their leader, Attila.

Provides an overview of the history and ancient culture of the Scythians and Sarmatians. Features maps and illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

A history of the Vikings featuring many color illustrations. Describes their way of life as well as their conquests in medieval times. Includes a timeline and a glossary.

Provides information about the land and people of ancient China, their customs, religions, and the Imperial dynasties. Includes illustrated folk tales and myths and their sources as well as a glossary and an index.

Presents a retelling of several major ancient Indian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of ancient India.

Provides information about the ancient Mayan civilization, their customs and religion, and presents illustrated myths about the origin and early history of the world. Includes a glossary, an index, and sources for additional information.

Depicts the culture, history, and religion of the ancient Persian Empire and presents a collection of illustrated myths that focus on heroes, fierce dragons and monsters, and beloved animals. Includes information about the origins of Zoroastrianism, a glossary, and an index.

Explores the daily lives of apothecaries in colonial America and examines how they worked to keep colonists healthy. Outlines several of the techniques and remedies apothecaries used to treat disease and includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Explores the daily lives of barbers in colonial America and examines the many tasks they performed in their communities. Outlines several of the techniques and tools used by barbers and includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Explores the daily lives of blacksmiths in colonial America and examines the many tasks they performed in their communities. Outlines several of the techniques and tools used by blacksmiths and includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.