Cynthia L Jenson-Elliott

Examines the history and construction of the Great Wall of China, which is actually many walls built over millennia and using local materials and differing methods of construction.

"As a child, Ansel Adams just couldn't sit still. He felt trapped indoors and never walked anywhere--he ran. Even when he sat, his feet danced. But in nature, Ansel felt right at home. He fell in love with the gusting gales of the Golden Gate, the quiet whisper of Lobos Creek, the icy white of Yosemite Valley, and countless other remarkable natural sights. From his early days in San Francisco to the height of his glory nationwide, this book chronicles...

Describes how a code of rules guided life onboard a pirate ship and punishments for breaking the rules.

Describes the physical characteristics and behaviors commonly seen in myths of zombies, relates several stories of people who have seen zombies, explains how zombies may be created, and shows how zombies are portrayed in myths and on screen.

Describes the equipment, skills, and techniques needed for fly fishing.

"Describes different types of pirate ships, how they were used, and how pirates kept their ships in good shape"--Provided by publisher.