Macaulay, David

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.

While restoring the front of a church, an old master plasterer rescues an injured pigeon and nurses it back to health.

Introduces young readers to the mechanical science of jet planes that recreates an airplane ride while explaining how powerful engines, specially designed wings, and cockpit controls work together to enable a jet's flight.

Follows the planning, construction, and ultimate testing in battle of a typical fortress with adjoining town built by the English during the Middle Ages.

Explains to young kids how the human eyes work together with the brain to create the sense that we call vision.

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