Readers can journey back in time to ancient Greece in this visually stunning introduction to one of the world's founding nations that features fascinating information, statistics and facts showing how the ancient Greeks transformed our world. "Travel back in time to a civilization rich in epic heroes, powerful gods, myths, and legends. Discover how ancient Greek art, ideas, science, and medicine have influenced the world today, and how a sports...

Soar into the high-flying world of aircraft with this picture-packed, fact-filled book. Eyewitness Flight is an essential guide to the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Young readers will pour over stunning photography, alongside fascinating facts, of aircraft from Leonardo da Vinci's wing machines to jet airliners, as well as helicopters, gliders, zeppelins, monoplanes, biplanes, and even triplanes. Learn how technology...

A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...

Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.

A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.

Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. Includes Mesopotamia clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.

Introduces fossilized shells, bones, skulls, teeth, and plants to young readers and explains what they tell us about earlier eras.

Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe.

Packed with incredible statistics and facts about dinosaurs written in easy-to-grasp text, this kids book will help cultivate the paleontologists of tomorrow. "Travel back in time to a world filled with fearsome predators and long-necked giants. From terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex to ancient deep-sea monsters and flying reptiles, learn about how these fascinating prehistoric animals lived--and became extinct--more than 66 million years ago." -- Back...

Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, soccer skills, tactics, equipment, famous players, and playing fields.