Central Kansas Library System

Learn about the hard lives of slaves in ancient Greece.

A humorous look at the state of illness and medicine in Tudor England. This lively, interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character and revel in the gory, dark, horrific side of life throughout important eras in history. --Publisher's description.

Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons depict life and events during the four years of the Civil War.

Explains the historical background and events of the Salem witch trails.

"Keep your cool. If you panic and reveal your true identity, you'll be in big trouble. Stay away from thugs "packing heat." These ruthless gangsters are armed and very dangerous. Step on it! As a wheelman, you'll have to drive a gateway car at top speed. Don't get too comfy. Some gangsters lead a life of luxury. Don't forget that their money has beeen stolen from honest folks" --Cover, p. 4.

Examines the skills needed to become a ninja, including practicing with weapons everyday, listening and not asking questions, and keeping identity secret.

Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons depict the story of Mary Mallon, an Irish immigrant cook who became known as "Typhoid Mary" when she infected many New Yorkers with the deadly disease.

Though most of them are too small to be seen with the naked eye, bacteria are everywhere. They appeared on Earth more than 3 billion years before the first dinosaurs. Some bacteria cause deadly diseases, but many of them are helpful to us. They fertilize the soil by breaking down dead material, and they are an essential ingredient in many foods. Bacteria in our own bodies are a vital part of the digestive process.--from page 2 of cover.

"Describes what life would be like without clean water"--

Shows how many insects are beneficial to humans.