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Everest

reaching the world's highest peak

by Platt, Richard & Barnet, Russell & James, John

Traces humanity's fascination with mountains and mountaineering, focusing specificially on historic expeditions to Mount Everest.

How We Know about the Egyptians

by James, Louise & James, John

An illustrated survey of life in Egypt during the era of the Pharaohs, discussing family life, farming, trade, hunting and fishing, religion, and warfare.

How We Know about the Greeks

by James, John & James, Louise

Looks at some of the evidence for the ancient Greek way of life, including archaeological research and the works of philosophers and playwrights.

A Samurai Castle

by Macdonald, Fiona & Antram, David & James, John

Traces the history of the samurai castles of medieval Japan with information on the role of samurai, shogun, and women in feudal Japanese society, on religious...

How would you survive as an ancient Roman?

by Ganeri, Anita & James, John & Salariya, David

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How would you survive as an ancient Egyptian?

by Morley, Jacqueline & James, John & Salariya, David

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A medieval cathedral

by Macdonald, Fiona & James, John

Text and cutaway illustrations depict the construction of a medieval cathedral and the way of life inside it.

An Egyptian pyramid

by Morley, Jacqueline & James, John & Bergin, Mark

Text and illustrations depict the construction and uses of the pyramids in ancient Egypt and explore how people lived and worked in that time.

An Ice Age hunter

by Watson, Lucilla & James, John

Describes the day-to-day life of Ice Age people and discusses their weapons, methods of hunting, homes, clothing, and physical environment. Includes a glossary...