Macaulay, David

The Islanders explore the ingredients necessary to make a balloon fly.

Takes a look at the inside of a castle, and shows readers how a castle works as an enemy army tries to storm the walls. Features accessible text, color illustrations, a glossary, list of resources, and an index.

Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.

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

Text in Spanish. The story of the construction of a cathedral, as it might have occurred in 13th century France.

Medieval Gothic cathedrals-- their design, construction, and significance, are exemplified through the story of a fictional representative building.

A companion book to the successful series, inspires readers of all ages to look at their world in a new way. This companion to the PBS series provides a sampling of architectural landmarks: bridges, tunnels, dams, domes, and skyscrapers. The engineering explanations are lucid and detailed, and the progressions from one architectural solution to others of increasing complexity reveal some social history along with technological.

The inhabitants of Mammoth Island explore how magnets work and the many ways in which they can be used.

A tour of the bathroom and the sewer system, from the family toilet to municipal water treatment plants.