Explores the principles of force and motion, describing how they have been applied from ancient to modern times.

A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.

Examines the unique perspective framework of famous paintings and the development of perspective theory and practice, from the Renaissance "revolution" to the spatial experiments of the Cubists and beyond.

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...

This book examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.

Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more.

Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys around the globe.

Traces the history, discoveries, and devices of the science of electronics.

Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they have been harnessed.

"Begin a fantastic journey through your amazing body systems! Discover everything you need to know about your body with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic illustrations, and hilarious cartoons give you an insight into how your body works, while fun quizzes test your knowledge. So what are you waiting for? Get reading!" - from the book jacket