Eyewitness books

Documents the history and significance of mummies, both natural and man-made, and describes the principles and ceremonies associated with them.

Photographs and text cover the field of astronomy from the solar system to stars and galaxies.

Presents a photographic introduction to Mars, providing information about the planet's place in the solar system, its atmosphere and moons, and its geographical features; discussing the history of Mars exploration; and examining the role of Mars in popular culture.

Contains several illustrated photographs that chronicle the history of aviation from man's first attempts to fly including Leonardo da Vinci's drawings of flying machines, airships and balloons, and powered flight throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Describes some of the many different types of instruments made throughout history, and discusses their construction and sound. Includes photographs.

A photographic introduction to pirates, examining the history of piracy as it was practiced around the world, weapons, navigation and maps, female pirates, life at sea and on land, and the appearance of pirates in film and literature.

Presents an illustrated exploration of the history, faith, and traditions of the Jewish people.

Photographs and text provide information about the world of elephants, discussing their appearance, biology, habits, and habitats, and looking at how they have been used as entertainers and in art.

Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.