A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching. "Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...

Documents the history and significance of mummies, both natural and man-made, and describes the principles and ceremonies associated with them.

"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--

Presents general information on dinosaurs, including when and where they lived, characteristics, and behaviors. Includes clip art CD-ROM.

Presents a photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind.

Examines, in text and photographs, the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold, silver, checks, and credit cards. Also discusses how coins and banknotes are made, the value of money during wartime, and how to collect coins. This book examines, in text and photographs, the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold. Readers will also learn how coins and banknotes are made,...

Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.

Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.

A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.

Explores the history of electricity, and contains full-color captioned photographs and text that explains such topics as the invention of electric motors, how electricity can transmit voices and images across an ocean, magneto-electric machines, and much more.