West, David

An illustrated introduction to different types of submarines, featuring low-level text and cutaway illustrations.

Provides descriptions of ten dinosaurs that had sharp teeth including velociraptor and oviraptor.

Text and color illustrations explore the Pterosauria, or prehistoric flying reptiles.

Highlights the physical and behavioral characteristics of ten prehistoric sea reptiles. Includes a timeline and glossary.

Illustrations and text present information about the history and lifestyle of knight.

The South American Indians known as the Incas had a vast empire that extended along the Pacific coast from today's Ecuador south to central Chile and inland across the Andes. In those regions today, people can still see evidence of their brilliant engineering. Way stations, terraced farms, and an extensive road system marked the advanced infrastructure of this civilization. This beneficial book and its vivid artwork relates much about the Inca culture and history, including their laws, customs, homes, and religions. It also relays what happened after the conquistadors arrived in the New World.

The native people known as the Aztec ruled a large empire in what is now Mexico. They created an amazing capital city called Tenochtitlan, where Mexico City is now located. This advanced civilization amazed Spanish explorers when they arrived in the 1500s, and it continues to captivate people today. This notable volume presents the most essential and intriguing facets of the ancient Aztec culture, including their games, arts, economy, myths, and even rites of human sacrifice. Impressive artwork and artifacts displayed on each page offer scenes of Aztec life, further educating and fascinating readers.

Examines the life of Hernan Cortes, the Spanish conquistador responsible for the defeat of the Aztec Empire in the sixteenth century. Presented in graphic novel form.

"Dinosaurs roamed the planet millions of years ago, but their gigantic size and fascinating physical features continue to amaze readers of all ages today. Many dinosaurs are known for their sharp claws, which helped them hunt and defend themselves against their prehistoric predators. This volume covers 10 sharp-clawed dinosaurs, presenting the captivating facts about them through clear, age-appropriate language. Readers will delight in the full-color graphic representation of each dinosaur, which encourages them to visualize what they're learning. A timeline and glossary provide opportunities for additional learning"--Provided by the publisher.

"The Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus are famous for their long necks, which they used to reach food at the tops of tall trees and plants. Readers learn about these fascinating prehistoric creatures, along with 8 other long-necked dinosaurs, through this high-interest text, which is designed to appeal to young readers. Facts and figures are presented in a manageable layout with clear, age-appropriate language. Readers will delight in the full-color graphic representation of their favorite long-necked dinosaurs. A simple timeline and glossary help readers further explore this topic, something they're sure to love reading about"--Provided by the publisher.