David West

The South American Indians known as the Incas had a vast empire that extended along the Pacific coast from today's Ecuador south to central Chile and inland across the Andes. In those regions today, people can still see evidence of their brilliant engineering. Way stations, terraced farms, and an extensive road system marked the advanced infrastructure of this civilization. This beneficial book and its vivid artwork relates much about the Inca culture...

Count the circles on Billy's bike as he tries to catch up to his pet Hypsilophodonts. Kids will enjoy looking for shapes in this entertaining book that puts kids and dinosaurs together in everyday situations.

Ten exciting stories feature famous explorers and their struggles to survive in frigid temperatures during dangerous polar expeditions. Stories include: the last expedition of John Franklin, Salomon August Andrée's attempt to reach the North Pole by hydrogen balloon, Ernest Shackleton's journey to rescue his ice-locked crew, Riiser-Larsen and Amundsen's crash in the Arctic, and the crash of Umberto Nobile's airship Italia. Feature boxes and maps...

Fossils no more, dinosaurs are brought back to life to challenge each other in epic battles. Dinosaurs from the Cretaceous period to the Jurassic period meet for the first time to test their strength in this high-interest read. Where else will dinosaur enthusiasts have a chance to see their favorite dinosaurs duke it out while learning about the adaptations that make them fierce competitors? This volume features, of course, the T-rex and many other...

From the wood and canvas biplanes of World War One to the latest vertical takeoff stealth fighters and pilotless drones of the world's air forces, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how combat aircraft have gradually become the sophisticated stealth machines of today.

An exciting collection of true stories about shipwrecks and nautical disasters, this dramatically illustrated book relates tales of the sinking and salvage of the Titanic and nine other ships from throughout history. Each chapter provides a wealth of background information and fascinating photographs of the important artifacts recovered from these wrecks. Many of the ship excavations described are marvels of engineering and true treasures of maritime...

Ten exciting stories feature famous explorers and their dangerous jungle adventures. Stories include: Gonzalo Pizarro's search for the city of El Dorado, Mary Kingsley's fall into a pit of stakes, Percy Fawcett and the lost city of Z, Henry Walter Bates' adventure in the Amazon, and Captain Barth Blake's search for Inca gold in the Amazon. Simple maps and feature boxes add additional details and help readers better understand the time period in which...

From Egyptian mummies hidden for centuries to lost Mayan cities, when ancient discoveries are found, often by accident, they cause great excitement and provided a glimpse into history. This gorgeously illustrated compilation of some of history's most enthralling discoveries draws readers into a world of mystery, intrigue, and adventure. In lavish color and inky shadows, readers pursue a thrilling trail of investigation that leads to stunning discoveries-from...

The ancient Romans are remembered as triumphant conquerors of much of Europe and Asia, but there's a lot more to know about them. This entertaining and instructive volume abounds with interesting facts about the ancient Romans that will appeal to a wide range of readers. It includes information young history lovers need to know to understand this important civilization, not only historic events but also cultural characteristics including how they...

Get to the chopper! Readers will take off on an exploration of helicopters in this enthralling book on the mechanics behind these peculiar aerial vehicles. How do helicopters take off, soar through the skies, and land? Readers will learn these engineering secrets and other key concepts. Accessible language ensures they are able to process complex material, and detailed illustrations both entertain and educate. Comprehensive diagrams give readers a...