Product Description: China is one of earth's oldest civilizations. Throughout much of its history, China was ruled by powerful dynasties who controlled the lives of ordinary Chinese people in countless ways. Today, China's dynastic history is visible in everything from art and language to large-scale building projects such as the Great Wall and the bureaucratic structure of society itself...read more

Product Description: To live in the Arctic, people have had to adapt to a freezing climate of ice and snow. Learn how Arctic communities have survived for thousands of years in this harsh environment. Discover how villagers find food in a land with few animals and plants...read more

Product Description: The Cahuilla Indians have lived in the hot, dry desert for thousands of years. Learn how they have survived and thrived in this harsh environment and how their lives have changed and remained the same as the world has changed around them.

Product Description: Weapons and tools were as important to pirates as the ships they sailed on. To succeed at sea, pirates kept their gear clean and ready for action. From swords and cannons to maps and carpentry tools, jump in to learn about pirates most important gear.

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Product Description: An angler casts out into a fast flowing stream. Will a huge trout bite at the fly tied to the end of the line? Anglers know that fly fishing takes skill, patience, and the right equipment. Get the inside information on flies, rods, fishing line, and the safety skills youll need to catch a record fish...read more

Product Description: A group of campers gather around a blazing fire. They toast marshmallows and breathe in the fresh outdoor air. Campers know that a successful camping trip takes skill and the right equipment. Get the inside information on tents, campsites, fire building, and the safety skills youll need to enjoy a night in the great outdoors...read more