During the Middle Ages in Western Europe, many people made their living by creating art for the Catholic Church and entertaining nobles and townspeople with music, acrobatic, juggling, and… More →

A Slave Family helps bring to life the many struggles slaves faced during the colonial period, while also celebrating the strength found in family ties. Photos and illustrations accompany… More →

'Come a-waltzing Matilda' with Australia - the culture and learn about the religions and celebrations, folk music and dance, visual arts, languages and literature, and cinematic culture of… More →

Brilliant full-color photographs explore the topography, climate, and diverse wildlife that sets Australia apart from anywhere else in the… Topics include: • coastal cities and outback t More →

How do people survive in Australia‘s outback? Australia the People takes children on a journey through the country‘s Aboriginal heritage, European colonization and modern life. Spectacular… More →

This colorful dictionary is a treasure trove of illustrated information that will become a standard for readers of all ages. Topics include • colonial… • a plantation and its outbuild More →

Similar in themes to A Colonial Community, this book illustrates a different kind of life in the early 1900s. A Pioneer Community shows different homes, from the first dirt-floor house to the More →

This illustrated dictionary introduces readers to early celebrations of Christmas in North America and around the world. Beautiful illustrations focus on Christmas customs and traditions in… More →

From living on the ranch to life on the trail, this dictionary focuses on the life of cowboys. How was cowboy clothing practical for the work done by cowboys? How were western homes built?… More →

This illustrated dictionary introduces readers to life in North America during the Victorian era, between 1837 and 1901. Beautiful illustrations show how the way of life of the settlers in… More →