Compares and contrasts how the wealthy and poor Greeks lived in ancient Greece.

Describes the life and people of Pompeii, a city in southern Italy destroyed during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.

"Illustrated guide to the formation, geology, and features of planet Earth. Delve beneath the surface of Earth with this pictorial atlas and discover the secrets of our planet. How did planet Earth form? What's under the surface, and how can we see it? Why do volcanoes erupt? What do coasts and caves have in common? What's so important about rocks and soil? All these questions and more are answered in The Earth Atlas - a lavishly illustrated guide...

A gripping story of murder and intrigue in the court of the first emperor of China and find out what life was like in an empire that lasted longer than any other history.