The medical and pharmaceutical industries rely on chemists to produce drugs that relieve pain and keep people alive. Readers will learn what goes into the making of an aspirin and how some… More →

Rules and laws strictly governed people's lives in the Middle Ages. Rules and laws strictly governed people's lives in the Middle Ages. Failure to observe any law could lead to imprisonment,… More →

Medicine was a mysterious art in the Middle Ages and had not yet benefited from the scientific discoveries we take for granted today. This astonishing new book illustrates how death and… More →

In the Middle Ages, stories were told to entertain, distract, and teach. Myths and stories were woven into tapestries, preached in church sermons, and sung at feasts. Using examples from all… More →

This step-by-step activity book shows children how to recreate some of the crafts and special events of the medieval period using easily accessible materials. Children will especially enjoy… More →

Medieval Society describes life under the feudal system, the growth of towns and trade, and the influence of the church on society. Young readers will be captivated by this account of the… More →

People who lived in towns in the Middle Ages were usually part of the merchant class and were more often than not wealthier than village dwellers. These craftsmen and business owners were… More →

The Middle Ages in Europe was characterized by almost constant warfare as rival nobles fought with knights for castles and land. At the same time, Vikings, Magyars, Mongols, and Moors were… More →

Each book in the Members of the Animal Kingdom series introduces you to a different animal group and explains how they are unique. Spectacular photographs and fact boxes will capture readers' More →

This interesting title shows readers how the creation of maps depends a lot on the individual perception of the mapmaker. Readers will explore how mapping strategies can be used to organize… More →