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1	Top ten Greek legends more books like this by Terry Deary, Michael Tickner (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this collection of top ten Greek legends, a top police inspector investigates Oedipus's crimes and there's the chance to play the hero in the story of the Trojan war and Achilles. The book also includes nasty ways to die, cruel Greek criminals and petrifying pets of the ancient world. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
2	Houses more books like this by Scholastic Books, Gallimard Jeunesse, Claude Delasfosse add to wishlist Describes the different kinds of houses used in various places around the world as a result of people adapting their dwelling to their environment. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.34!
3	Brazil more books like this by Christopher Richard add to wishlist Introduces the geography, history, culture, and lifestyles of Brazil. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.99! \| SVS
4	Margaret Mead more books like this by Michael Pollard add to wishlist Examines the life of the noted anthropologist who worked to help people all over the world understand each other's cultures. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.33! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The World in 1492 more books like this by Jean Fritz, Jamake Highwater, Katherine Paterson add to wishlist Six prominent authors of children's literature explore life in 1492. Chapters are "Europe in 1492" by Jean Fritz, "Asia in 1492" by Katherine Paterson, "Africa in 1492" by Patricia and Frederick McKissack, "Australia and Oceania in 1492" by Maragret Mahy and "The Americas in 1492" by Jamake Highwater. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.75! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Gods, Goddesses, and Monsters: An Encyclopedia of World Mythology more books like this by Sheila Keenan add to wishlist This encyclopedia of world mythology focuses on the cultures of Africa, Australia, Celtic Lands, Central America, China, Egypt, Greece, India, Japan, the Near East, Norse Lands, North America, Oceania, Rome, South America and Southeast Asia. Readers will be introduced to a mixture of familiar and less-well-known mythological figures including ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.90! \| first editions
7	Night City more books like this by Monica Wellington add to wishlist An hour-by-hour chronicle of the many nighttime activities that take place in a big city. For example, at 7:00 ballet dancers warm up for a performance, and at midnight a guard patrols the art museum. Color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $91.14! \| first editions
8	The Search for the Atocha Treasure more books like this by Fran O'Byrne-Pelham, Bernadette Balcer add to wishlist Discusses the sinking of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha off Key West, the discovery of the treasure-laden wreck in 1985 by treasure hunter Mel Fisher, and the archeological importance of the finds. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
9	France more books like this by Ethel Gofen add to wishlist An overview of the geography, history, government, culture, and people of France. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $51.71! \| SVS
10	Abortion more books like this by Tricia Andryszewski add to wishlist Examines the changing legal, medical, and moral issues surrounding abortion before and since Roe v. Wade; considers both anti-abortion and pro-choice points of view. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
11	Dressed for the Occasion: What Americans Wore, 1620-1970 more books like this by Brandon Marie Miller add to wishlist Examines the history, manufacture, and care of American clothing from colonial times to the 1970s and discusses its relationship to the social milieu. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $123.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Marriage Customs more books like this by Anita Compton add to wishlist A further title from the UNDERSTANDING RELIGIONS series, a guide to marriage customs and rituals associated with weddings throughout the world, with colour photographs throughout, a glossary, index and further reading list. see all copies from $3.00! first editions
13 view cover	Birth customs more books like this by Lucy Rushton add to wishlist A paperback edition of a title from the UNDERSTANDING RELIGIONS series, first published 1992. Examines the various customs associated with birth throughout the world, showing how they differ, but also pointing out similarities. Illustrated with colour photographs. see all copies from $3.22! first editions
14 view cover	A Shaker's Dozen more books like this by Kathleen Thorne-Thomsen, Paul Rocheleau add to wishlist Photographs of Shaker objects such as tools and pies illustrate the numbers from one to thirteen. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions
15 view cover	Knights and Castles more books like this by Jean Coppendale, Tim Hutchinson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Meet the hilarious knight Sir Spearalot, who takes you on a magical history tour back to the exciting time of knights and castles. Explore Lord Fancypantss castle, find out what goes on in his busy courtyard, watch a thrilling jousting tournament, and discover what the Lord and Lady like to eat at a banquet. You can even test your knowledge of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
16 view cover	Spain more books like this by Elizabeth Kohen add to wishlist Introduces the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Spain. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.52! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Bog Bodies more books like this by Janet Buell add to wishlist Focuses on the discovery of Lindow Man in England in 1984 while also discussing other bog bodies and the information they reveal about themselves, their manner of death, and the civilizations in which they lived. see all copies from $1.99!
18 view cover	Indian Tales for Little Folks more books like this by W S Phillips add to wishlist 1914. Illustrated by the author. Several hundred Little Indian drawings with explanatory key list so little folks can understand them. Phillips (El Comancho) writes in the Introduction: I have spent nearly fifty years west of the Missouri River in close touch with Indians. I have camped and traveled with them, learned their point of view and lived ... see all copies from $13.00! new only from $13.07! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Epidemic of Silence: The Facts about Women and AIDS more books like this by Ben Sonder add to wishlist Today, the AIDS epidemic has spread to every corner of the population. Women, once considered a demographic stronghold against the disease, are now no exception. This book examines the particular issues that arise from women's experiences with HIV and discusses how our understandings of the disease must adapt. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Teenage Pregnancy more books like this by Stephen P Thompson (Editor) add to wishlist As the teenage pregnancy rate increases, experts seek ways to reverse this trend while meeting the needs of teenage mothers and their children. Charles Murray, Linda Villarosa, Ruth Rosen, Mike Males, and others examine the issues on this topic. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95!
21 view cover	Mummy Mysteries: Tales from North America more books like this by Brenda Z Guiberson add to wishlist Presents various accounts of mummies found throughout North America and what these bodies reveal about the times in which they lived. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.30! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Egypt more books like this by Robert Pateman add to wishlist Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of the Middle Eastern country that at one time had the most advanced civilization the world had yet seen. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $38.78! \| SVS
23	Polish Americans more books like this by Rachel Toor add to wishlist Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the Poles, actors encouraging their emigration, and their acceptance as an ethnic group in North America. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Death Penalty more books like this by Paul A Winters (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.88! \| SVS
25 view cover	The Grandchildren of the Vikings more books like this by Matti A Pitkanen (Photographer), Reijo Harkonen add to wishlist An introduction to the history of the Vikings including their major voyages and settlements. Also explored are the places that the ancestors of these Vikings now call home such as the Islands near the Arctic Circle, Iceland, and Gotland--an island off the coast of Sweden. Illustrated with color photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions

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