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

A look at dinosaurs, including their physical characteristics, behaviour, life cycle, extinction, and fossils.

Illustrates such gymnastic skills as rolls, splits, cartwheels, vaulting, and balancing on the beam as they are demonstrated by a gymnastics club class.

Introduces many of the political leaders, sports stars, and entertainers who have influenced culture, countries, and industry, along with great thinkers who changed history, including explorers, philosophers, inventors, and other geniuses.

Discusses the preparation, tools, and safety measures needed in cooking and provides fifty recipes that children can make with minimal help from an adult, including recipes for breakfasts, snacks, main courses, and desserts.

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

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 collection of gardening activities, scientific experiments, art projects, cooking ideas, and magic tricks helps youngsters learn about the structure and life cycles of plants, as well as offering advice on how to grow their own gardens.

Explores the endless diversity of life in the sea, from the humpback whale and its hour-long songs to the coral colonies that spawn all their young in a single night.