Rutland, Jonathan

Provides a close look at the design, construction, capabilities, and life aboard a galleon, a ship specially built for warfare.

Text and illustrations describe the layout, important buildings, and daily life of a typical Roman town.

Describes the agora, temple, gymnasium, stadium, theater, and homes of a Greek city state and the government, defense, gods, and daily life of the people.

Briefly describes the land, people, and civilization of Israel.

Discusses volcanoes, floods, hurricanes, and other destructive forces in nature. Also briefly describes possible ways to harness their energy.

Decribes cars through the years, including classic cars, racing cars, and cars of the future.

Spain, a country in southeastern Europe, is described in terms of its geography, people, culture, and economy.