Macaulay, David

"David Macaulay's troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of physics, biology, and chemistry in this unconventional and highly original guide to science"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to the nature and structure of the eye and the process through which the eye and the brain work together to create vision.

Four brief "stories" about parents, trains, and cows, or is it really all one story? The author recommends careful inspection of words and pictures to both minimize and enhance confusion.

Describes wooden ships or caravels of the fifteenth century and follows archaeologists as they uncover a lost caravel in the Caribbean Sea.

After the last person has gone from the earth, sheep take over the world, make the same mistakes as man, and eventually they too disappear.

Reveals the methods and materials used to construct a mosque in late-sixteenth century Turkey.

Provides an introduction to a medieval castle, showing how people lived inside and how castles defenses worked to protect them from their enemies.

Text and drawings describe the subways, sewers, building foundations, telephone and power systems, columns, cables, pipes, tunnels, and other underground elements of a large modern city.

Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a magnificent Gothic cathedral in the imaginary French town of Chutreaux during the thirteenth century.

Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.