David West

"Introduction to the technology of trains featuring low-level text and large scale cutaway illustrations"--

"Introduction to the technology of race cars featuring low-level text and large scale cutaway illustrations"--

Provides a guide to the history of art, from the ancient world of Egypt and Greece to such art movements as the Renaissance, Romanticism, Impressionism, and abstract art.

"Lots of things you want to know about pirates...and some you don't! Which pirate captain drank tea? Were there any women pirates? What was a Jolly Roger? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this colourful and informative book about the amazing world of pirates." --

Shares stories of shipwrecks, including the Titanic, the Mary Rose, and the Monitor.

A Brief Illustrated History of Space Exploration charts the history of space exploration and discovery all the way through from the early rocketeers, through the first people in space and the Space Race to be first to reach the Moon, the first Space Stations, and all the way through to the incredible findings of today.

A Brief Illustrated History of Warfare charts the history of warfare all the way through from the early charioteers and spear throwers, through Roman legions, knights, and siege machines, through to musketeers and the military arms used in the two world wars, then all the way through to the use of smart weapons today. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate the young reader.