Follows the activities of two children spending their summer vacation on an island off the coast of Maine.

Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a ""typical"" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales.

Gives a brief history of Vermont, describes Vermont industry and agriculture, introduces the wildlife of Vermont, and gives brief profiles of famous Vermonters.

Shows and describes wildlife found in the polar regions, looks at Inuit clothing and artifacts, and depicts the equipment used by polar explorers.

"As full of excitement and the unexpected as his world-famous, best-selling books, Roald Dahl's tales of his own childhood are completely fascinating and fiendishly funny"-- Cover back.

"This true story of a journey of a pioneer family through New England brings Polly Davis and her family, in the year of 1786, from Charlton, Massachusetts to Montepelier, Vermont." - From dust jacket.

Illustrations and simple text describe the various vegetables people eat, how they grow, tips on growing your own vegetables, and interesting vegetable facts.

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.

Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...

Photographs and text depict different aspects of weather and how it is forecast.