Williams, Brian

Highlights techniques of warfare from Roman times to the present day.

Introduces the wealth of life in the oceans and such recent developments as underwater farming, new technology, and ocean exploration.

A biography of the German engineer and inventor who pioneered in building motor-driven vehicles.

Presents illustrated facts on the sun, the planets, comets, asteroids, and the edges of the solar system, and discusses how these things are studied in space.

Examines many machines such as race cars, truck gears, underground trains, cable cars, jet engines, and the space shuttle.

A biography concentrating on the childhood of the Revolutionary War leader and first President of the United States.

Introduces different kinds of transportation by land, air, sea, and space.

An introduction to Canada that discusses its geography, natural landscape, history, people, culture, government, and economy.

Text and illustrations present the scientific workings of the world and the latest modern scientific developments.

Discusses why and how men have gone to war in ancient and modern times and describes some famous battles.