Woods, Michael

Describes the different transportation tools and techniques used by ancient cultures and discusses the influence of these ancient methods on transportation technology in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

"Since the first humans began to spread around the world, people have been developing new ways to move themselves and their possessions. From wheels to warships, follow the development of transportation technology throughout the ancient world"--.

"From building brick houses to the Great Pyramids, ancient peoples accomplished great works of construction by developing new technologies and building off ancient building techniques. Discover the science behind the architecture of the ancient world"--.

A collection of first-hand stories of major air disasters in history including the 1988 bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland and the September 11, 2001 terror attacks against the United States.

Discusses the advantages and methods of keeping a sketchbook, describes the different types of sketchbooks, and explains sketching techniques and styles.

Articles present information on the anatomy of a variety of plants and animals as well as bacteria, viruses, protists and fungi.

Photographs and text survey scientific work being done in the Antarctic and its local as well as global applications.

Details the military technology utilized by the ancient civilizations of the world, from the Greeks to the Egyptians. Examines how these tools were used and how they helped shape human history. Features full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Describes the devastating effects of blizzards, discussing what causes a blizzard, how they are measured, and what people do to help out during a winter storm, and including first-hand survivor stories and photographs of blizzard disasters.

Provides descriptions of the seven wonders of the ancient Middle East, including Ziggurat atUr, the library in Nineveh, Persepolis, King Solomon's temple, Petra, Hagia Sophia, and Krak des Chevaliers, with photographs of the sites and some of the artifacts found at each location.