Raintree imprint: 52 books

by Nick Hunter
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014

'Ancient Treasures' examines the hunt for ancient treasure troves and hoards, whether they contain gold and jewels, or important artifacts that offer us a window on to the past. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, 'Ancient Treasures' offers a crosscurricular mix of science & technology and history,...
by Nick Hunter
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014

'Pirate Treasure' examines the hunt for treasures lost or hidden by pirates, and examines whether any of the legends of buried treasure could really be true. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, 'Pirate Treasure' offers a crosscurricular mix of science & technology and history & civilizations, with a...

The Empty Pot

A Chinese Folk Tale

by Charlotte Guillain
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014

This book tells the story of the Empty Pot, a traditional Chinese folk tale. In it, the hero of the story learns that it is better to be honest than to cheat, and that honesty will bring real rewards.

The Tree of Life

An Amazonian Folk Tale

by Charlotte Guillain
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014

This book tells the story of the Tree of Life, a traditional Amazonian folk tale. In it, the people of an Amazonian village learn the importance of taking care of nature and the dangers of being too greedy.
by Charlotte Guillain
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014

'Great Art Thefts' examines famous art crimes and the hunt to find the thieves. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, 'Great Art Thefts' offers a crosscurricular mix of science & technology and history, with a fun, dramatic approach. Art thefts covered in the book include the Mona Lisa, the Scream, the...

The Foolish, Timid Rabbit

An Indian Folk Tale

by Charlotte Guillain
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014

This book tells the story of the Foolish, Timid Rabbit, a traditional Indian folk tale. In it, the animals learn that you should always remember to think for yourself before you believe a rumor or follow a crowd.

The Unhappy Stonecutter

A Japanese Folk Tale

by Charlotte Guillain
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014

This book tells the story of the Unhappy Stonecutter, a traditional Japanese folk tale. In it, a simple stonecutter learns that you should count your blessings and be grateful for what you already have, instead of always wanting more!
by Charlotte Guillain
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014

This book tells the story of Finn MacCool and the Giant's Causeway, a traditional Irish folk tale. In it, the giant Finn MacCool learns the importance of thinking before acting, and that very often brains can beat brute strength!
by Jilly Hunt
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014

What was the impact of hip-hop on pop culture? Who were the New Romantics? And what was Grunge all about? Reagan and Thatcher, Clinton and Blair, politics played a role in the popular culture of the era. So did technology, with video game arcades popping up anywhere teenagers might be lurking. Early...
by Jilly Hunt
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014

What did people do for fun in the earliest years of the 20th Century? How did they dress? What were they reading? This book looks at popular culture at the turn of the century and covers the dawn of recording technology, the birth of jazz, early “moving pictures,” the first daily comics, and much, much more.  Looks at how WWI effected the popular culture of the era, as well.
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