"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 their intriguing culture, religions, and home life. Eyewitness Viking gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of the history of...

A concise study of the various species of fish that inhabit the oceans and waterways of the world which discusses how they swim and breath, the functions of fins and scales, feeding habits, how they protect themselves against predators, and more.

Provides an eyewitness account of the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II, from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Be an eyewitness to the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II -- from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Discover how everyday items were reused for the war effort. See the way propaganda affected the minds of people. Find out why many Japanese soldiers would rather die than face capture. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets...

A photo essay tracing the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners. Includes information on the principles of flight and inner workings of various flying machines.

Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.

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

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

A photo essay introducing the various types of sharks, and features great whites, horn sharks, whale sharks, and others, and describes their physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle.

Introduces the Amazon River and the rain forest that surrounds it, describing their physical characteristics and the plants and animals that live there, and discusses its people, their history, economic and social conditions, and other details --