Michael Capek

Describes the formation, geography, ecology, and inhabitants of the isolated Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean.

A dead emperor guarded by his army for 2,000 years… One day in 1974, a group of farmers in rural China found a life-size clay statue of a man’s head buried deep in a field. When government archaeologists inspected the area, they discovered that beneath the ground were more than eight thousand life-size clay soldiers, each one with a unique face. In nearby chambers, they unearthed clay horses, carefully preserved swords, bronze statues, and other astonishing things. Where did these treasures come from? And why were they buried? Slowly the story revealed itself. It centered around Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, who died in 210 B.C.. For forty years leading up to his death, thousands of artists from across China had sculpted an enormous city where he would be buried, guarded and protected by thousands of clay soldiers. This city remained hidden for over two thousand years. This important archaeological find offers amazing insight into the civilization of ancient China.

Lively Stones is the history of Belleview Baptist Church, in Boone County,Kentucky--an institution with a long and colorful past. The book includes historical photos and fascinating facts about the people and events that shaped the church's history.

When her family's mountain cabin is buried by an avalanche, a young girl must find a way to get out.

In a Personal Tour of a Shaker Village you'll learn how people lived at Pleasant Hill, KY in 1849. You'll meet real people who lived and worked in this religious community. You'll go with them as they work, play, and worship and in this way learn what it meant to be a Shaker. The book contains maps and photos of the village.

People have always loved to paint on walls, from caves in ancient times to the sides of modern city buildings. This award-winning, richly illustrated book presents the history of murals, focusing on the stories behind the pictures--how and why they were painted.

Is it real or is it a painting? That's the question trompe l'oeil (French for "fool the eye") artists want you to ask. This style of art is so realistic it takes viewers a minute or two to realize that it's NOT real. The colorfully illustrated book shows the tricks of the trade--from ancient times to the modern era. Fun for all ages!

An introduction to the life and career of primatologist Jane Goodall.

This title examines the invasion of Normandy during World War II, focusing on the planning, the equipment, and the brave soldiers who ensured an Allied victory. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Describes mysterious and unsolved archaeological sites and artifacts from around the world"--

Fictional diary of a boy whose home is engulfed by the Mississippi River flood of 1993.

"Describes the archeological wonders of the Terracotta Army, including discovery, artifacts, ancient peoples, and preservation"--

The Steamboat Shuffle is a historical novel set in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1922. The story is told from the point of view of eleven year-old Jovie Bibbs, who concocts an elaborate (and somewhat dangerous) plan to meet President Warren G. Harding and his wife Florence.