A fascinating introduction to history, "Why do we still use Roman roads?" covers everything from the ancient world to the present day, providing excellent homework support. Perfect for inquisitive readers everywhere!

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Ancient peoples -- Ancient Egyptians and Ancient Greeks -- Romans -- Vikings and the Middle Ages -- Knights and castles -- Incas and Aztecs -- Explorers and exploration -- Great empires -- Inventions and inventors -- American Revolution and French Revolution -- World War I and World War II -- Human rights and communism -- Timeline of world history.