Abraxas

Don''t let history pass you by! For most history books remind us of the dry dull prose from our school days--books that provided lots of useful information but no real connection to it. History always seemed like something that happened to somebody else from somewhere else a long time ago. But history is really about all of us and it''s happening all the time. It is the culmination of every action or inaction played out at different times on different stages by different people for different reasons. History is our story--the story that defines who we are today and will continue for others to follow tomorrow. Told from the baby boomers'' perspective Abraxas is a history of the world up to man''s first steps on the moon richly illustrated and written in rhyme for ease of reading and retention by anyone of any age race religion or gender. Within its pages there are stories to enjoy trips to take and numerous activities that will help you discover how much you know about yourself and the wonderful world you live in as you journey through the past. Whether reading alone or in groups with family and friends use this book as an opportunity to consider and discuss issues and opinions help explore moral and ethical inclinations and attitudes and assess your general scholastic skills. It''s the perfect reason to get together and talk (unglued from the TV VCR and video games) about the things that really matter in life. To that end this book is the first in a series of tools designed to help you get in touch with your life your family your community and your world. For the more you know the richer your existence and the more empowering your future. Learn to take a more active role in the decisions that shape your life and the lives of your children. Don''t let history pass you by!