Social Studies

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Your Guide to Castles and Medieval Warfare

Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on… More →

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Your Guide to Government

Your Guide to Government takes a vast and complex topic and presents it in an accessible and meaningful way for young readers. The four new titles in this series are designed to support… More →

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Your Guide to Knights and the Age of Chivalry

Meet the knights of the Age of Chivalry. This exciting title explores the work of a knight, from jousting tournaments and codes of honor to battlefields and life on campaign. Also examined… More →

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Your Guide to Medieval Society

Meet the people of the Middle Ages - from the lowly peasant to the royal court. This fascinating book reveals Medieval society and the realities of everyday life according to social class,… More →

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Your Guide to the Arts in the Middle Ages

Meet the artists, writers, and architects of the Middle Ages who created important and spectacular works that are still celebrated today. From DaVinci's inventions and Brunelleschi's… More →

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Your Guide to the Islamic Golden Age

During the Middle Ages, the Islamic world experienced a time of remarkable expansion when scientific invention and artistic creation flourished. Your Guide to the Islamic Golden Age explores… More →

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Your Guide to Trade in the Middle Ages

Follow the trade route to the Middle Ages and witness the expansion of trade and commerce, made possible by the advancements in shipbuilding. Your Guide to Trade in the Middle Ages explores… More →

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Zebulon Pike

Born at a time when the American Revolutionary War was raging, Zebulon Pike grew up to lead expeditions west to find the sources of the Mississippi, Arkansas, and Red Rivers. Find out how his More →

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