Clements, Gillian

An illustrated introduction to sixty major inventors, from the unknown inventor of the wheel to today's developers of virtual reality.

Text and detailed illustrations present an overview of castles: who made them; when, how, why, and where they were built; what they were for; and what it was like to live in a castle.

Describes medieval times and the uses of castles, how they were built, and who lived in them.

Describes the process of building the largest pyramid in Egypt, built for Pharaoh Khufu, and describes the Egyptian's beliefs and customs of burial.