True stories

Text, photographs, and diagrams examine the history of gold, describe how it is found, mined, and refined, and discuss how it is has been used through the ages.

An introduction to electricity with photographs and illustrations that explains what electricity is, how conductors work, static electricity, circuits, a brief history of electricity, energy-saving tips, and other related topics; and includes a time line.

Discusses the history of cotton, with photographs and illustrations, and explores where cotton comes from, how it is used, cotton's growing cycle, blue jeans, and other related topics; and includes a time line.

Discusses the history of chocolate, with photographs and illustrations, covering the various places in the world where cacao beans grow, its role as a luxurious treat, and ongoing issues connected to the industry in modern times, and includes a timeline.

Text, photographs, and diagrams examine the history of bread, describe how it is made, and discuss how it is used around the world.

Discusses the history of diamonds, with photographs and illustrations, and explores where diamonds come from, how they are found, the characteristics that determine a diamond's worth, and other related topics; and includes a time line.

Photographs and illustrations explore the history and technology behind toilets.

An introduction to coal that explains what coal is, discusses how it is collected and used, examines the welfare of miners, explores the impact of mining and coal use on the environment, and describes how coal might be used in the future.