Culture in Singapore

Looks at a small multicultural island nation that has become one of the world's great cities. Read how traditions and customs survive amid the fast-paced life of modern Singapore. Learn about the influence of ethnic groups and how the nation has strived to build a culture that is distinctly Singaporean.

Step into the Inca world

Step back in time to discover the spectacular world of the Incas and their ancestors. Successors to the Chimu gold workers and the Tiwanaku lake people, the Incas ruled the most spectacular empire South America has ever seen. The land of the Sun God was bright with many treasures houses of gold, the most fabulous clothes and huge stone buildings. This book uncovers the secrets of the mummy bund…

Castles

Castles explores how people used to live and the imaginative ways people defended and attacked fortresses of the past. New, stunning and realistic Discovery artwork portrays intimate details of castles from all over the world - from early Celtic hill forts to sophisticated Chinese palaces.

India the culture

Ancient religions and other facets of India's rich and colorful culture are explored in this updated edition that includes new breathtaking photos and updated text on the now-outlawed marriage dowry, the many religious sects, arts and crafts, and more. Includes a recipe for Indian ice cream. Full-color illustrations.

Chinese culture

What is the Peking Opera? When is Chinese New Year? What is a dim sum meal? China Focus offers fascinating and detailed coverage of a major world power. The four titles examine different aspects of China and its interaction with the world.

Time atlas : an interactive timeline of history

Travel through time and embark on a chronological journey, charting a brief history of the world and its inhabitants. From dinosaurs to DNA and from reed boats to rockets, this book celebrates the landmarks and inventions that have made our planet what it is today and poses the question: where do we go from here?

Ancient Greece

Full-color photos. This look at the culture that most influenced Western society tells how the Greeks made war and worshiped their gods, and examines their legacy of science, medicine, philosophy and art. "While there are other titles that share the focus, age level, and general coverage of this volume, it's hard to beat the attractiveness of the layout and the beauty of the illustrations found…

The Romans

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ISBN/ISSN

0791027074

Collation

31 pages : illustration ; 28 cm

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Call Number

937 CHR

Ancient China

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ISBN/ISSN

0789458667

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63 pages : illustration ; 28 cm

Series Title

Dorling kindersley Eyewitness books

Call Number

931 COT

The Greek news

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ISBN/ISSN

0590056603

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32 pages : illustration : 27 cm

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Call Number

938 POW