The cultures and traditions of ancient Egypt spring to life in the pages of this book about the life of Cleopatra.

Explains the historical background and events of the Salem witch trials.

A lighthearted look at what building a skyscraper would be like.

Profiles the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and why you wouldn't have wanted to work on it!.

A study of nursing care during the Civil War, the problems with caring for the sick and the injured, and the medical advances that have been made since the war.

Go along with Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on their quest to climb to the top of Mount Everest.

Describes what life was like as an apprentice on the construction of a medieval cathedral.

"Its 1861. War has broken out between the United States and the Confederate States of America, and you have answered President Lincolns call for volunteers to fight for the Union. What are your chances of surviving Americas bloodiest war? This new extended edition includes a Civil War timeline, details of major battles, and fascinating information on the role of women in the Civil War."--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how a Celtic warrior captured by Romans is trained to become a gladiator.