"Introduces readers to the life, world, and incredible mind of Leonardo da Vinci through hands-on building projects that explore his invention ideas." --From publisher's description.

Explores the history and science of ancient Greece, teaching about Greek innovations and ideas of philosophy, government, science, religion, sport, and warfare, and how they have shaped world history and our own world view.

Explores the ingenuity and history of ancient China with twenty-five hands-on projects. Covers topics from porcelain pottery, paper, gunpowder, and dynasties, to martial artists, medicinal healers, jade carvers, and terracotta warriors.

Provides a look at the origins of myths and legends, summarizes the characters and stories used to explain the natural world and human behavior, and includes hands-on activities, fun facts, and modern-day connections.

"Provides children with instructions and tips on how to build structures for a variety of activities"--Provided by publisher.

"Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration" offers a fascinating look at the explorers and their voyages during the Age of Exploration and Discovery. Readers ages 9-12 can delve into the expeditions of Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, John Cabot, Hernán Cortés, and more. Using common household items and minimal supervision, kids enjoy 22 hands-on activities to help them learn about these legendary...

Introduces the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as known to the ancient Greeks, and a multicultural list of seven additional wonders--from Petra, Jordan, to Rio de Janeiro's statue of Christ--and suggests related projects and experiments.

"In Geology of the Eastern coast, kids ages 9-12 will learn about the big questions of geology and physical geography as they explore the unique setting of the Eastern Coast. The region includes the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont,...

Offers an introduction to the field of robotics, looking at the history of the field and where it is going, as well as how robots are built, made to move, made to perform actions, and sense their surroundings.