First published in 1865, Mary Mapes Dodge's "Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates" is an endearing children's story about a hard-working, honorable Dutch boy and the challenges he faces as a result of his family's poverty. Hans dreams of entering a big ice-skating race with his sister Gretel so that he may win the beautiful silver skates he desires. Yet, he is also very concerned for his father, who has been injured from a fall off of a dike and in...

Take a journey through the 50 nifty states of the United States of America. This engaging illustrated atlas feature the unique foods, wildlife, and traditions of each state using colorful pictographs on illustrated maps. Find out which state is known as the "Peace Garden State," and learn what makes Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico special. Are you ready to discover this great country from sea to shining sea? A special section at the end details facts...

Today we have countless scientific laws and principles that help explain our observations of the natural world. However, this was not always the case. Although individuals have long sought to understand their surroundings, it was not until around 2500 BCE that scientific activity began to assume a more prominent place in civilizations around the world. The journey from early investigation through the scientific revolution to the present day is chronicled...

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 Anne Frank was a teenager who was living through an extraordinary experience, and to ground herself, she wrote everything she experienced down in a diary. She was writing about how everyone thought she was badly behaved, and how much she hated algebra and geometry. #2 The ability to write was once reserved for the aristocracy and the clergy, but by the early...

Updated for 2015, Words, is one book in the Britannica Discovery Library Series that is correlated to national curriculum standards. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young learners ages three to six. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Key vocabulary words are highlighted throughout...

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 I thought there was a difference between being twentysomething and being twenty-four or twenty-five. I wanted to join the Peace Corps because I liked to travel and be around attractive people. The helping others aspect of it was not at the forefront of my mind. #2 I decide not to apply for the Peace Corps, because I'm too old by the time I return. I take a new job...

Mesopotamian religion was one of the earliest religious systems to develop with-and in turn influence-a high civilization. Followed by the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, Mesopotamian religion and mythology reflected the complexities of these societies and has been preserved in remnants of their cultural, economic, and political institutions. This absorbing volume provides a glimpse of the cradle of civilization by examining Mesopotamian...

Updated for 2012 and part of the Britannica Learning Library Series, hear about the exciting magical tales that have entertained us for centuries, taught us right from wrong, and explained the mysteries of the world.

Updated for 2012 and part of the Britannica Learning Library Series, in The Arts, you will learn about a wide variety of visual and performing arts and meet some of the greatest artists of yesterday and today.

While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting...