Describes why natural disasters such as earthquakes, tidal waves, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions occur and how people have been affected by them throughout history.

Describes the methods used by ancient Egyptians to prepare mummies.

Describes the construction and uses of pyramids in ancient Egypt, the culture of that time period, and other kinds of pyramids around the world.

Provides a look at the changes to a site in Europe that begins as a farming camp and evolves over thousands of years into a huge castle that is destroyed and rebuilt several times.

Kids are sure to be enthralled by this book all about the Wild West. Using thumb indexes, they can zoom through time--minutes, days, years, or sometimes even centuries--from one page to the next. It's an exciting trip!

Fergus saves the day when the local bakery catches fire.

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