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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.

Examines the lives of doctors and early colonial medical practices in America.

Explores the daily lives and roles of farmers in colonial America. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

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

Presents information about America's Colonial Period and depicts the daily chores that were part of running an inn and discusses the important role of an innkeeper in the colonial community. Includes illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Explores the communities of Colonial America and the role mills played in their survival, discussing how mills work, why they were necessary, and the life of the millers that ran them.

Takes a look at the role and work of the printer in American colonial communities. Features many color photos and illustrations, a glossary, and a list of information resources.

A look at the daily life of a colonial schoolmaster and his role in early American communities. Includes many color illustrations and a glossary.