Tunis, Edwin

Describes the industries, schools, society, culture, and growth of the coastal settlements during the colonial period.

Describes and illustrates the work of craftsmen and artisans in Colonial America. Shows types of work done in town shops and manufacturies, as well as, in homes, village shops, and country forges.

Traces man's development and use of the wheel from the Elamite chariot of 2,500 B.C. to the transcontinental buses of today.

Presents an introduction to pioneer life in America, providing descriptions of the daily lives of the people who explored and settled the territories west of the Appalachians.

Describes the working methods, products, houses and shops, town and country trades, and individual and group enterprises of colonial American skilled craftsmen.

Traces the building of boats, from the first dugout to the latest submarines and steamships, describing new principles incorporated into the vessels to improve navigation and safety.

The author-artist relates his observations on the habits of the backyard chipmunks he encouraged to become pets.

Describes in text and pictures weapons used through the ages, from the stones of prehistoric man to the bombs of modern times.

Describes the industries, schools, society, culture, and growth of the coastal settlements during the colonial period.