Describes the appearance and development of life on our planet, from tiny sea creatures through dinosaurs and the first mammals to the arrival and dominance of humans.

Find out about how the pyramids of ancient Egypt came to be built. Using the thumb index, you can whiz through time--days, years, or sometimes even centuries--from one page to the next. It's an exciting trip! You can watch the stones being placed into position and witness the pharaoh being entombed inside the finished pyramid. Then, fast forward to the present day to see tourists visiting the great monuments.

Full-color illustrations and cut-out "windows" lead readers on a journey through the human body.

Introduces the planets of the solar system, discussing the location, size, and climate of each.

Follows the construction and life of a typical castle through time.

A glow-in-the-dark introduction to astronomy, including the universe as a whole, the stars and galaxies, and our solar system.

With each page moving forward in time this book examines the causes and results of a volcano, known as Vesuvius, and describes how the ruins of Pompeii were discovered.