"Looks at the men and women whose research and discoveries have changed the world, tracing the history of scientific ideas from ancient civilizations to the present."--Cover.

Describes castles of the Middle Ages as well as various aspects of the life of the people who lived in them.

Provides information about the Spice Routes, a network of sea routes that link the East with the West, and discusses the experiences of some of the early explorers who traveled the routes in search of trade, treasure, or adventure.

Presents an overview of Montezuma's life as well as his influence on history and the world.

Discusses the history of encounters between East and West over the Silk and Spice Routes and how these affected cultures and civilizations for centuries.

"Describes the remarkable history of Ancient Egypt, from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile, to its transformation into one of the world's earliest and greatest civilizations."--Cover.

This book contains facts about everyday life for the Native Americans, as well as their origin and their relationship with the first white men.

"Explore some of the world's most famous archaeological sites and see some of the amazing finds that have been unearthed. Find out about the painstaking detective work of archaeologists and read about the latest technological advances in dating, conserving, and reconstructing the past"--Cover.