Catalog Search Results
1) India
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of India.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of the Assyrian Empire, including its early people, the rise of the Assyrian nation, its rebirth, the empire at its height, and the nation's collapse.
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Where reality and fantasy dissolve -- Half-humans and other odd creatures -- Multitudes of monstrous giants -- Hideous, bloodthirsty monsters.
Discover the monsters and creatures populating Greek mythology and see how fearless Greek mortals pitted their wits against the ugliest and most monstrous forms known to humans.
11) Adolf Hitler
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the struggling Austrian artist who rose from obscurity to power as the leader of the Nazi party and, later, the German nation and whose ambitions led the world to war.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
104 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of the Aztec empire, society, religion, culture, and war, the Spanish conquest, and the survival of Aztec elements in later Mexican culture.
14) The Vikings
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the colonization of America by Europeans, including why they moved to the new country, and how the Native Americans reacted to and were treated by the colonists.
16) Germs
Author
Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Press
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes different kinds of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and algae, and both their harmful and beneficial effects, as well as efforts to prevent the harm that some germs cause.
18) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines topics such as education, food, clothing, religion, social status, and other aspects of daily life in ancient Rome.
19) Buddhism
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the rich history and traditions of Buddhism, and how the religion fits into today's world.
Buddhism began in India 2,500 years ago and later spread throughout the world. Buddhists do not recognize an all powerful god, but rather follow the teachings of the Buddha, a man, to find peace and contentment. Today courageous Buddhist monks are respected around the globe as moral leaders. Learn more about the rich history and traditions of Buddhism...
Interlibrary loan through ILLiad
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Knox County Public Library can be requested from other libraries to be delivered to your pickup location.
Suggest a purchase
If it is too new for interlibrary loan (6 months), you can place a suggestion with us. Suggest a Purchase