History
18th Century Clothing
The clothing of the 18th century was a colorful mix of fancy fashions from Europe and homemade threads. Young readers will be fascinated by such accessories as wigs, stomachers, stays and farthingales.
19th Century Clothing
In the 19th century, people worked hard and wore practical clothing. Over forty color illustrations and photographs show how they dyed, spun, and wove wool and flax to make the cloth from which they sewed their clothes.
19th Century Girls And Women
From the merriment of social events to the chores, uncomfortable clothing, and health hazards of daily life, 19th Century Girls and Women reveals the positive and negative aspects of the lives of women over a century ago.
19th Century Girls and Women
From the merriment of social events to the chores, uncomfortable clothing, and health hazards of daily life, 19th Century Girls and Women reveals the positive and negative aspects of the lives of women over a century ago.
50 Climate Questions
Who knew that climate has been a leading actor in the drama of human history?
Climate is a hot topic. Turns out, it's been a major mover and shaker since time began. Climate has made it possible for new species to evolve, yet has wiped out others. We might not think about it this way, but it has a hand in determining where we live, what we do, an …
