A history of Canada describes major events and key figures from 1867 to the present day.

Chronologically describes the wars in which Canada has been involved, from the first clash between the Vikings and native peoples to the participation in the Afghan War in 2001.

Presents six stories of horses throughout history that have made a lasting impression, from Bucephalus, the warhorse of Alexander the Great, to the modern-day racehorse Seabiscuit.

Chronicles some of history's most important events, from the building of the pyramids and the invention of paper to the creation of the internet and the "Arab Spring."

How did King Tut really die? The mystery of the young pharaoh's death is only one of the puzzles that modern science has helped solve. Thanks to forensics-the science of examining physical evidence-we now know that King Tut died of malaria. We also know that stomach cancer, and not arsenic as suspected, killed Napoleon. Seven intriguing stories about historical royal figures whose demise was suspicious, and hard scientific facts about crime-solving...

"This nonfiction book for middle readers is full of inspiring tales of inventors and innovators who have accidentally changed the world. The book also features profiles of inventive kids and teenagers."--

Presents eight working dogs who have made their mark in history, with information on the history, habits, and characteristics of more than a dozen breeds.