Eyewitness books

Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.

Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.

Text and photos present the key events, battles, weapons, uniforms, and cultural phenomena, such as propaganda, of the Axis and Allies during the Second World War.

Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.

Provides a speculative look ahead to the technological, environmental, and biological developments of the twenty-first century.

A photo essay about different types of fossils, from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals.

A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.

Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life. Take a close-up look at these much-loved sea mammals--from familiar dolphins and whales to rarely seen dugongs and narwhals--and learn how they have adapted to sea life, and how they communicate, socialize, and raise their young.

A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.

A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags.