Langley, Andrew

An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.

Introduces students to the controversy over whether or not humans should eat animals, examining both sides of the argument and providing information to support both viewpoints.

Presents an introduction to the city of St. Petersburg, Russia, in simple text with illustrations, providing an overview of the history, geography, and people, with information on what it is like to live, work, and play there.

A color-illustrated overview of Athens that covers its history, people, lifestyle, industries, recreation, and future, and provides a time line, glossary, and further resource list.

Discusses life in Renaissance Europe and the life of Leonardo da Vinci.

Recounts the careers of such famous tyrants as Genghis Khan, Ivan the Terrible, Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, and Idi Amin.

Describes varieties of sharks, their behavior, and how they survive.

Examines the world's population, describing the different ways people live around the world.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the characteristics, natural environment, and history of the dinosaurs. Also includes a glossary of terms and a guide to pronunciation.

Explains how a racing car works and describes different types of racing cars, the race circuit, and cars of the future.