If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation to ancient Rome, this is the only guidebook you would need. It provides information about ancient Rome like culture, economics, fashion, history, law, and politics of the time while offering practical advice on how to avoid being poisoned, beheaded, or torn apart by an angry mob. There is handy advice on finding the best picnicking spots to watch Julius Caesar's assassination at the Roman...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of trolls, the gigantic creatures of Scandinavian legend known for their appetites. Also included is a story from folklore about a troll in disguise"--

"Meet the amazing talking parrot! This book explores the different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more. A folk tale explains why some parrots copy what people say"--

In the second installment of the Science Buddies series, a volcano takes young readers through the fascinating formation and life of an active volcano--cool! I mean, hot! How do volcanoes form? What makes them erupt? Are there different kinds? Hi, I'm Volcano! And I'm here to answer all your burning questions! In friendly, simple text and with funny, engaging, and informative illustrations, a young volcano will teach readers everything there...

"Meet the lemur! Learn about how this primate lives on Madagascar. Elementary-aged readers will discover lemurs of all sizes, from the tiny mouse lemur to the much bigger Indri. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A folk tale from Madagascar explains where lemurs came from. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve...

"Meet the frog! Learn about how this amphibian catches its food with its tongue. Elementary-aged readers will discover how tadpoles grow into frogs. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. An Australian folk tale explains why frogs croak. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes...

"Meet the sloth! Learn about how this slow mammal grows algae on its fur. Elementary-aged readers will discover that some sloths sleep the day away. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these cute creatures. A Brazilian folktale explains why sloths don't build nests. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers....

"Meet the elk! Learn about how this large hoofed mammal lives in mountains and grasslands. Elementary-aged readers will discover that male elk use their antlers to fight. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A Native American folktale explains why elk live in the mountains. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--...

"Meet the bighorn sheep! Learn about how this horned mammal thrives in the mountains and deserts of North America. Elementary-aged readers will discover how bighorn sheep stay safe from predators by climbing onto narrow ledges. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating mountain creatures. A folktale explains how the bighorn sheep got its curly horns. Includes table of contents, an index,...

"Explore 12 out-of-this-world topics about alien communication. How would we do it? What should we say? And what can animals teach us about non-human communication? Statistics and sidebars illuminate the content, while critical thinking questions encourage students to dig deeper"--