A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating story of ancient Rome. Superb color photographs of Roman armor, tools, jewelry and more give the reader a unique "eyewitness" insight into the history of the Roman Empire. See the sword of Tiberius,...

Discusses the environment in which dinosaurs lived, the characteristics of different types of dinosaurs, the disappearance of these creatures, and how scientists learn from their fossil remains.

Explores the principles of force and motion, describing how they have been applied from ancient to modern times.

"This book presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service. You can also be an eyewitness to some of the world's most shadowy characters, and get the inside scoop on the ingenious gadgets that real-life spies have used to gather and send information without getting caught."--Publisher's description.

"Discover the weapons, equipment, and tactics used in conflicts throughout the ages"--Cover.

DK Eyewitness Arms and Armour is an original and exciting look at the history of weapons and armour through the ages. Stunning real-life photographs reveal the design, construction, and workings or armour, offering a unique 'eyewitness' view of how methods of warfare have changed.

Photographs and text explain the causes and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examine specific occurrences throughout history.

Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of China. Investigates the present-day culture of the most populous country on the planet,

A guide to the Moon discusses its physical characteristics, relationship to the Earth, and the history of human reactions to and exploration of it.

Explores the secrets of the Earth, answering questions about the what lies beneath the Earth's crust, why sea water is salty, what the ocean floor looks like, why Africa is splitting apart, and other topics.