Christine Dugan

Describes the equipment and techniques of surfing, and highlights popular surfing locations, surfing in popular culture, and common dangers of surfing. Includes color photographs, maps, a timeline, a glossary of terms, and further resources.

Explores the sport of go-kart racing, the equipment needed to keep a go-kart in shape, and how races are planned.

Explores the activity of rock climbing, the training rock climbers need to stay safe, rock climbing equipment, and climbing techniques.

Examines the way people have gone from rags to riches in the past and offers advice about getting a good job and being wise about money.

Explores the history of space exploration and examines what we have learned about outer space as a result. Features photographs and a glossary.

Provides information about Rome from its beginning up through the fall of the empire in A.D. 476. Describes the emperors and armies of Rome, its architecture, and everyday life in Rome and discusses social ranking, education, leisure activities, language, and religion.

Profiles the life of Julius Caesar and outlines the characteristics of Rome and its people during the time of his rule. Reveals how Caesar's murder transformed the whole of Rome and features full-color illustrations and a glossary.

Explores the various ways people spend, save, and budget money. Also discusses the difference between wants and needs. Includes color illustrations, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources.

Explores the sport of go-kart racing for children, the equipment needed to keep a go-kart in shape, and how races are planned.