Eyewitness books

Presents a comprehensive examination of the dance in various parts of the world and describes the relationship between dance and worship, choreography, dance crazes, costumes and makeup, famous dancers, and more.

Presents a full-color illustrated history of ancient mythology from Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other parts of the world and includes creation and flood stories, worship of the sun and stars, gods and goddesses, and more.

Presents a full-color illustrated history of money, and describes the first paper money and how coins are made, money and trade, shared currencies, banknotes, and the currencies of various nations.

Describes how crystals, semiprecious stones, and precious metals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry.

Traces the development of railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the electromagnetic, driverless trains of today and describes how trains are built and operated.

A visual history of watercolor painting from its ancient beginnings to the works of modern masters.

Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.

Photographs and text describe the history, art, culture, politics, customs, and religions of India.

Detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.

Examines all aspects of the game of soccer: its history, rules, techniques, tactics, equipment, playing fields, competitive play, and more.