An outspoken conservative commentator considers the state of the West today, asking why, if American lives have never been better than at any other time in history, the United States' political, social, and economic situation is beginning to erode.

Details the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians in the Nile Valley, describing their work, clothing, schools, social, economic, and religious traditions.

With What's So Great About America, Dinesh D'Souza is not asking a question, but making a statement. The former White House policy analyst and author argues that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, American ideals and patriotism should not be things we shy away from. Instead he offers the grounds for a solid, well-considered pride in the Western pillars of "science, democracy and capitalism," while deconstructing arguments from both the political...

Describes many things that originally came from Switzerland, including inventions, food, animals, sports, transportation, and medicine.

Describes the many things that originally came from Spain, such as inventions, holidays, animals, foods, sports, and music.

"Judith Herrin, Winner of the 2016 Dr A.H. Heineken Prize, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences" Judith Herrin is professor emeritus in the Department of Classics at King's College London. Her books include Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe; Unrivalled Influence: Women and Empire in Byzantium; Margins and Metropolis: Authority across the Byzantine Empire; Women in Purple: Rulers of Medieval Byzantium; and The Formation of Christendom...

Chronicles the history of the Vikings from ancient times to 1066, discussing such aspects as their homelands, religion, art, trade, seafaring, wars, conquests, and colonization.

Describes daily life in ancient Rome, discussing the home, shopping, farming, theater, sports, and religion.

When Ms. Frizzle and her student Arnold follow an underground passage beneath Craig's Castle Shop and find themselves in the middle of a siege of a 12th century English castle, they learn a great deal about both castles and the Middle Ages.