Eyewitness books

This book tells the story of the Vikings - their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration.

Photographs and text depict different aspects of weather and how it is forecast.

This is an illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.

This book discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.

This book describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photographs with text identify the various gemstones.

This is an overview of the land, people, history, and culture of Russia from its earliest days to the present.

Full-color reproductions of famous masterpieces combine with expert analysis to make this book a compelling look at perspective.

This is a photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles, from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high-performance racing cars. Detailed cutaway photographs show how the moving parts of a car work.

This is 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.

This book covers the history of battles - from the hand-to-hand combat of the ancient Assyrians to the artillery actions of World War I.