Libros de Daniel R. Faust (2 libros)

From art and architecture to politics, philosophy, and mathematics, "western civilization" owes a great deal to the achievements of ancient Greece, but what do we really know about this long-gone civilization? How did geography influence the politics of the Greek city-states? What's the difference between an agora and an acropolis? This book takes readers several thousand years into the past, when independent city-states ruled the Mediterranean Sea, to find the answers. Full-color photographs and maps, accompanied by accessible text, introduce readers to the many contributions the ancient...

Oil spills have a serious impact on the environment, killing countless wildlife, destroying important habitats, and polluting our water. Readers follow a group of volunteers as they learn about what oil spills do to our environment, what measures can be taken to clean up after oil spills, and ways to prevent future spills from happening.