Describes the ways average people have lived in various cultures from ancient times through the twentieth century, presenting details on homes, family structure

An introduction to the history of the use of children as laborers throughout the world.

Why did people rub dung into their skin? Why were children asked to chew garlic? What are leeches used for? The treatment of childhood illnesses has changed gre

A look at the crimes committed by children and teenagers throughout history and the punishments they received for their digressions.

Why was foot binding popular in Ancient China? Where can you eat boiled wasp larvae? How has teen fashion changed in the last 50 years? Readers will take a tour