This book tells the story of the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration. "Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Children can learn all about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as...

Explores the secrets of the Earth, answering questions about the what lies beneath the Earth's crust, why sea water is salty, what the ocean floor looks like, why Africa is splitting apart, and other topics.

Looks behind fortress walls to explore how they were built to house hundreds of people and animals, the important rooms, the people who lived in them, and what castle life was like.

Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.

Discover the busy and intriguing world of insects - their structure, life history, and fascinating variety.

Illustrations and text provide information about ecology in general, specific ecosystems, and our changing understanding of life around us.

A close-up look at the world of music discusses the history of music and the development of the diverse types of wind, percussion, brass, string, and electronic instruments--from early panpipes to high-tech synthesizers.

Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.

A look at the fascinating story of boats and ships. Stunning real-life photographs of reed and skin boats, birch-bark canoes, and hand-carved outriggers, as well as mighty steamships, modern ocean liners, and sailing dinghies offer a unique "eyewitness" view of boats and ships from around the world. See a triple-expansion steam engine, a partly built Indonesian dugout, the figurehead of a Roman galley, a Mississippi paddle steamer, a sealskin kayak,...

This book analyzes the artist's work and discusses his life.