Eyewitness books

A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.

Explores the medieval world of castles looking at their history, how they were built, and what life was like inside them.

Text and pictures introduce musical instruments from early times to the present--from pipes and flutes to electronic synthesizers.

Examines all aspects of the game of soccer: its history, rules, techniques, tactics, equipment, playing fields, competitive play, and more.

Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.

Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.

A photo essay about insects and their crucial role in the lives of other living things.

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.

Illustrated guide to the solar system, the moon, and other astronomy-related subjects.

A visual guide, accompanied by text, to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence.