Don Nardo

Explores the history and culture of Ancient Egypt. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it unique.Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1641858222ISBN-13: 9781641858229Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage:...

Explores the history and culture of Ancient Mesopotamia. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it unique.Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1641857552ISBN-13: 9781641857550Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage:...

Explores the history and culture of Ancient Mesopotamia. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it unique.Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1641858249ISBN-13: 9781641858243Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage:...

Mesopotamia was the name of a region in southwest Asia. The region contained various empires over time. Find out more in Ancient Mesopotamia, a title in the Ancient Civilizations series.Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1791128882ISBN-13: 9781791128883Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 9.76h x 7.01w x...

Mesopotamia was the name of a region in southwest Asia. The region contained various empires over time. Find out more in Ancient Mesopotamia, a title in the Ancient Civilizations series.Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1791128874ISBN-13: 9781791128876Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.60w...

Part of a system of concentration camps founded by the Nazi regime, Auschwitz is remembered as one of the deadliest, killing between one- and one-and-a-half million prisoners, 90 percent of whom were Jewish. This necessary edition discusses the political and social factors that enabled...

LGBTQ people make up a significant portion of the national population, and their personal needs and issues are closely intertwined with those of straight people. This illuminating volume takes a frank look at who LGBTQ individuals are and what they typically go through in...

Our heart is our motor. Without it, we cease to exist, when it's in peril, all other systems of the body are impacted. It is crucial that children learn early on that taking care of their heart is crucial. Studies are conclusive, for several...

Mathew Brady recognized that the new art of photography could be more than just a means of capturing people's likenesses in portraits. Beginning with the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861 and continuing through the entire Civil War, Brady and his employees chronicled...

Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1678207683ISBN-13: 9781678207687Publisher: Referencepoint PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2024Pages: 64Format: Hardcover

From the creation of the cosmos and the emergence of the Greek gods, to the adventures of the heroic strongman Hercules, Greek mythology is filled with epic and exciting tales. These stories are still retold in novels, movies, and TV shows in each new...

Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1678208248ISBN-13: 9781678208240Publisher: Referencepoint PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2024Pages: 64Format: Hardcover

Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1678208302ISBN-13: 9781678208301Publisher: Referencepoint PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2024Pages: 64Format: Hardcover

As a result of human activities, including the large-scale burning of oil and other fossil fuels, the planet's atmosphere and oceans are steadily growing warmer. This is causing, and will continue to cause in the future, serious consequences for human civilization. These threats from...

Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1678207705ISBN-13: 9781678207700Publisher: Referencepoint PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2024Pages: 64Format: Hardcover

What was life really like for everyday people in Ancient Egypt? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history's greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines,...

What was life really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history's greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths....

In recent years there has been a troubling rise in the occurrence of anorexia and other eating disorders, especially during the global Covid-19 pandemic. This book examines the factors that have contributed to this rise, how teens in particular have been affected, and ways...

Edward S. Curtis Chronicles Native Nations considers the work of Edward S. Curtis as he photographed the people and cultural practices of a large number of Native nations. Using many stunning, full-page photos, it examines Curtis's role in the preservation of Native cultures, including...

Introduce readers to the elaborate mythology of ancient Egypt. This book provides detailed discussion of the mythology's importance to its own culture and the impact it had on subsequent cultures. The numerous deities worshipped by the ancient Egyptians are described and their importance to...

Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1678208361ISBN-13: 9781678208363Publisher: Referencepoint PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2024Pages: 64Format: Hardcover

In each new generation, painters, sculptors, actors, art directors, graphic artists, fashion designers, and other creative artists set their sights on building successful careers. The variety of jobs in the creative arts, what they entail, what they pay, and working conditions are among topics...

Chinese mythology represents much more than imaginary tales of triumphant heroes and vengeful gods. The stories that make up China's mythology in many ways reflect the history of this ancient civilization and the moral code that upholds ideals both ancient and modern. Exploring Chinese...

The ancient Egyptians had a large, rich collection of myths that developed over the course of more than four thousand years. This book examines the colorful gods and goddesses, the primary creation myths, and several mythical monsters and the human heroes who slew them....

Since the beginnings of human civilization, peoples around the globe have believed in, worshiped, and sought guidance from female deities. Most ancient of all were mother-goddesses, like Egypt's Isis and Greece's Gaia, but no less respected were goddesses who oversaw various aspects of nature,...

Over the centuries, certain aspects of life have proven to be universal to peoples around the world, including their local collections of myths. This book explains how various gods in those mythologies were thought to control those universal facets of life, including the creation...

Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1678207802ISBN-13: 9781678207809Publisher: Referencepoint PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2024Pages: 64Format: Hardcover

Picturesque landscapes, magnificent palaces, bloody battles, divine interventions, and magical powers abound in the fantastical tales that make up the mythology of India. Though the stories originated in ancient times, they still play a central role in modern Indian life and culture. Exploring Indian...

The Norse, also called the Vikings, who inhabited northern Europe in the mid-to-late medieval era, were a devout people. Many of their distinctive beliefs have survived the ages in the form of colorful stories about their gods and national heroes. These entertaining tales continue...

Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1678207829ISBN-13: 9781678207823Publisher: Referencepoint PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2024Pages: 64Format: Hardcover

Finding solutions to the onslaught of climate change is a huge challenge because the detrimental warming of Earth's atmosphere and oceans is proceeding even faster than scientists initially predicted, and with disastrous results. Specific solutions, the rationale behind these ideas, how they are supposed...

Heras ceaseless efforts to punish the mistresses of her divine but cheating husband and Athenas emergence in full armor from her heavenly fathers head remain among the more memorable of the Greek myths. Each new generation absorbs and passes along these charming tales.Author: Don...

Love is often called the strongest force in the world, so it is not surprising that peoples throughout history have cherished myths about love and lovers. This book explores love-gods and famous lovers in the myths of the ancient Persians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Hindus,...

Humans are constantly surrounded by natural forces of all kinds, and myths about nature-gods and their exploits abound in all world mythologies. This book examines several of those tales from the lore of the Mesopotamians, Greeks, Chinese, Aztecs, North American Indians, and African Zulus.Author:...

It is an unfortunate reality that war has been a fact of life in human societies throughout history. Accordingly, all past societies had myths about gods of war, both male and female. This book examines the stories of those deities in the myths of...

Attending school is an ever-present reality in American life, so careers in education remain always in demand among the country's various occupations. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at education jobs ranging from...

This volume examines Greek mythology, drawing connections between ancient Greek culture and its myths. It explains how the beliefs, values, and experiences of that culture are represented in its treasured stories of gods, demi-gods, monsters, and heroes. This volume includes a map of ancient...

The myths of the ancient Greeks remain potent and popular aspects of modern culture. Novels, comic books, movies, television shows, and video games continue to perpetuate the colorful exploits of gods such as Zeus and Athena; heroes like Hercules and Perseus; and monsters like...

World War II was in its early days when brutal German dictator Adolf Hitler paid a visit to Paris, the capital of France. Only days before, on June 14, 1940, German soldiers had overrun the city, shocking the world. Hitler now viewed the city's...

Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1678208000ISBN-13: 9781678208004Publisher: Referencepoint PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2024Pages: 64Format: Hardcover

A series of photos taken from space more than 20 years ago revealed thousands of unknown galaxies in a tiny patch of empty space. Called the Hubble Deep Field, the amazing image is made up of hundreds of photos combined into one. It was...

A series of photos taken from space more than 20 years ago revealed thousands of unknown galaxies in a tiny patch of empty space. Called the Hubble Deep Field, the amazing image is made up of hundreds of photos combined into one. It was...

African Americans have made significant contributions to science in the past two centuries, including the areas of astronomy, chemistry, biology, and others. Profiled in this book are five outstanding examples, including agriculturalist George Washington Carver, chemist Percy Julian, astronaut Mae C. Jemison, astrophysicist Neil...

Day and night we are bombarded by information. Information overload can cloud the brain and complicate decision making. But information is an essential commodity. It must be protected but also processed through the filters of critical thinking. Learning to sift through the noise--sorting good...

The immediate years ahead will witness ample career opportunities in jobs such as veterinarian, veterinary technician, animal control officer, wildlife rehabilitator, and other professions that involve animals. What such jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with some enlightening insights...

Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1678209821ISBN-13: 9781678209827Publisher: Referencepoint PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2025Pages: 64Format: Hardcover

Author: Don NardoISBN-10: 1678209864ISBN-13: 9781678209865Publisher: Referencepoint PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2025Pages: 64Format: Hardcover

This biography provides details of Leonardo da Vinci's personal life, along with a close examination of his contributions to the world of Fine Art. Detailed colorful images are supported by sidebars and a fascinating, compelling narrative. Readers will learn about his paintings, architecture, sculpture,...

An attack at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games would produce one of the defining images of international terrorism. The chilling photo of a hooded man peering from a balcony in the Olympic Village would be viewed worldwide as a horrific symbol of global terrorism....

Often considered the father of American photography, Brady developed new techniques and photographed many famous Americans like President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant. He and his assistants also braved the battlefields and took many important photographs during the Civil War. Some of...