Provides a basic introduction to volcanoes, explaining how they form and how volcanic eruptions occur, and describing the effects of different kinds of eruptions on people and the environment.
This book covers the historical background as well as current issues and opinions concerning India including the cultural groups, Kashmir, and nuclear tests.
Using pictures of ancient artifacts and modern photographs, this book describes the legacies from ancient Egypt, including the pyramids, the systems of writing and numbers, and the scientific study of the body.
Illustrations that show the inside anatomy of twelve different animals are accompanied by information about each animal's physical characteristics, life cycle, and more.
Anita Ganeri's introduction to the Qur'an was produced in close association with an expert from the Moslem faith. It combines a study of key quotes from the Qur'an with a discussion of Islam, its history, founders and beliefs.
This book discusses the teachings of Buddhism, which began in northern India in the fifth century B.C.E., and describes some of Buddhism's sacred texts.