New Releases by Rachel Firth

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Roman general and statesman whose brilliant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire.

Describes and illustrates the way of life of medieval knights; discusses their weapons, armor, training, siegecraft, tournaments, heraldry, chivalry, and the Crusades; and suggests Web addresses to enhance the reader''s research.

The world of medieval knights in shining armor was both exciting and dangerous. Here you can see what life was like in the days when knights reigned supreme on the battlefield. Find out about the weapons they fought with and the armor they wore, from chain mail to plate metal.

Introduces major topics in the sciences, and suggests related activities.

Introduces major topics in the sciences, and suggests related activities.

This atlas explores the world''s biggest and best fossil sites and shows some of the fossils that have been unearthed in these sites.

Introduces concepts and provides basic information on formal and backyard astronomy, with simplified star maps for both hemispheres.

A detailed look at the science and discovery of dinosaurs for older children covering dinosaurs by continent and including detailed reconstructions of what dinosaurs and the earth looked like in prehistoric times.

Why do things float? What happens to the food you eat? Why is it warm in summer? Find out in this lively book. Simple text, amazing photographs and illustrations, fun science activities and links to exciting recommended Web sites introduce young readers to the wonders of science.