Looks at a small multicultural island nation that has become one of the world's great cities. Read how traditions and customs survive amid the fast-paced life of modern Singapore. Learn about the i…
Step back in time to discover the spectacular world of the Incas and their ancestors. Successors to the Chimu gold workers and the Tiwanaku lake people, the Incas ruled the most spectacular empire …
Castles explores how people used to live and the imaginative ways people defended and attacked fortresses of the past. New, stunning and realistic Discovery artwork portrays intimate details of cas…
Ancient religions and other facets of India's rich and colorful culture are explored in this updated edition that includes new breathtaking photos and updated text on the now-outlawed marriage dowr…
What is the Peking Opera? When is Chinese New Year? What is a dim sum meal? China Focus offers fascinating and detailed coverage of a major world power. The four titles examine different aspects of…
Travel through time and embark on a chronological journey, charting a brief history of the world and its inhabitants. From dinosaurs to DNA and from reed boats to rockets, this book celebrates the …
Full-color photos. This look at the culture that most influenced Western society tells how the Greeks made war and worshiped their gods, and examines their legacy of science, medicine, philosophy a…