Butterfield, Moira

Examines how armies, navies, and air forces from different countries lived and fought together during World War II.

Provides information about the Olympics and focuses on the record-breaking athletes who were awarded medals in their sport. Includes color photos, a glossary, an index, and a timeline of modern summer Olympic games.

Cut-away drawings and text describe twelve types of spacecraft.

Presents an introduction to the pirates and smugglers of the high seas, in simple text with illustrations, describingthe history of the tactics of bandits who sailed the Mediterrean Sea, to the modern day criminals who attack ships in the China Sea.

Provides young sports fans with a fascinating guide to the events surrounding the Olympic games.

Text, illustrations, and primary source quotes provide an overview of the life of a typical lady of the manor in medieval civilization, discussing home life, children, clothes, hobbies, widowhood, and other related topics, and including a time line, a glossary, and a list of resources.

Text, illustrations, and primary source quotes provide an overview of the life of a typical knight in medieval civilization, discussing becoming a squire, invitation to the castle, jousting, battlefield tactics, weaponry, pilgrimage, knightly duties, and other related topics, and including a time line, a glossary, and a list of resources.

Explains what DNA is and how genes are inherited; explores genetic developments such as cloning and transgenetic plants and animals; and discusses possible future uses of genetic research.