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The Romans were history's great men of action. Collected here are thirty stories covering the history of Rome from its founding under Romulus to the last emperor in the West. Your children will see the rise and fall of a great civilization through the lives of Horatius, Camillus, Caesar, Cicero, Marcus Aurelius, and many others. Rome is the model civilization, it provides a foundation for all other historical studies.

"From visiting a sod house from the 1800s to exploring a hand-planted forest, there's lots to see and do in Nebraska! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Nebraska special"-- from Publisher's website.

Take a colorful and engaging tour of Minnesota. Detailed maps with kid-friendly illustrations contribute to a well-rounded overview that describes the state's history, as well as the agriculture, industries, and cultural and tourist attractions that contribute to its modern-day uniqueness. Resembles scrapbooks that recall the excitement and adventure of a cross-country road trip, providing kids with the opportunity to explore Minnesota from the comfort...

Take a colorful and engaging tour of Maine. Detailed maps with kid-friendly illustrations contribute to a well-rounded overview that describes the state's history, as well as the agriculture, industries, and cultural and tourist attractions that contribute to its modern-day uniqueness. Resembles scrapbooks that recall the excitement and adventure of a cross-country road trip, providing kids with the opportunity to explore Maine from the comfort of...

The history of Imperial China from the building of the Great Wall to the days of the last emperor.

Take a colorful and engaging tour of North Carolina. Detailed maps with kid-friendly illustrations contribute to a well-rounded overview that describes the state's history, as well as the agriculture, industries, and cultural and tourist attractions that contribute to its modern-day uniqueness. Resembles scrapbooks that recall the excitement and adventure of a cross-country road trip, providing kids with the opportunity to explore North Carolina from...

"From sightseeing in New York City to visiting Niagara Falls, there's lots to see and do in New York! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make New York special"-- Publisher's website.

"From visiting Yellowstone National Park to digging for dinosaur bones, there's lots to see and do in Wyoming! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Wyoming special."--Amazon.com.

"America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we've been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases as chapter titles, these twenty-one visual stories illuminate the astonishing, unexpected, sometimes darker sides of history that reverberate in our society to this very day--from the role of celebrity in immigration policy to the influence of one small group of...

"From Monument Rocks, badlands, and plains to cowboys in Dodge City, there's lots to see and do in Kansas! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Kansas special"--Publisher's website.