Macaulay, David

A pigeon carrying an important message takes the reader on a unique tour which includes both ancient and modern parts of the city of Rome.

This fictional account of the dismantling and removal of the Empire State Building describes the structure of a skyscraper and explains how such an edifice would be demolished.

Reveals the methods and materials used to construct a mosque in late-sixteenth century Turkey.

Visual clues provide answers to the mysterious interrelationship of a series of brief stories.

Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines including a lawn sprinkler, pneumatic drill, electric guitar, and a smoke detector.

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.

Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales.

Four brief "stories" about parents, trains, and cows, or is it really all one story? The author recommends careful inspection of words and pictures to both minimize and enhance confusion.

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