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.
An illustrated guide to the human body, providing information about anatomy, body systems, reproduction, aging, nutrition, genetics, and other related topics. Includes a CD-ROM with clip art.
Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.
Explores the secrets of the earth, and discusses questions such as what is at the center of the earth, why the sea is salty, how the atmosphere was created, and what the ocean floor looks like.
Illustrations and text explore the frozen landscapes of the polar regions, and provide information about the flora and fauna that survive in the hostile conditions.
Provides an overview of a variety of science concepts, covering such topics as atoms, elements, energy, forces, physics, and explosive chemical reactions.