Rutland, Jonathan

Text and illustrations describe the physical layout, operations, and personnel of a drilling platform or oil rig, production platform, and oil tanker.

Discusses early submarines, how a nuclear submarine works, life on and off duty in a nuclear sub, disasters and rescue operations, and a possible craft of the future.

Pictures and text describe ships and boats over the centuries.

Discusses the history, design, and construction of ships. Includes material on various ships developed such as steamships, ferries, and hydrofoils.

Describes the history, structure, and functions of medieval castles and the equipment and activities of knights in the Middle Ages.

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

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

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.