Wood, Tim

Examines the story of the American West, from the early pioneers, homesteaders, gold rushes, and Indian wars, to town life, railroads, and the end of the frontier.

Follows motorcycle racer David Heal as he prepares for and participates in a race.

Follows gymnast Catherine Bain as she practices at her gymnastics club and participates in a championship competition.

Depicts everyday life in a medieval castle and describes the features and functions of such structures.

A history of home design from prehistoric times through the twentieth century, with see-through pages allowing the reader to look inside an Assyrian palace, a French ch?teau, a Mayan village, and a weaver's cottage.

Describes the process of making paper from the felling of trees to the finished and packaged product.

Follows racing driver Andy King as he prepares for and participates in a race.

Text and pictures highlight the main events of the 1940s.

Examines the customs and daily lives of the Incas who lived along the Pacific coast of South America. Includes four cut-way diagrams of a palace, temple, typical houses, and messenger's roadside station.

Examines the training, preparation, and techniques involved in figure skating.