A series of portraits of 'imperial lives' to rethink the history of the British Empire in the nineteenth century.

Presents the world of dragons, including the many types of dragons and the lore associated with them, as well as the real dragons that either exist today or did in the past.

Part of the Alpha Books series, which have been written with advice from experts that teach reading, and are printed in large, clear type. This title looks at fire in different ...

Discusses population growth, problems of overpopulation, population distribution, ethnic differences, women's roles, and environmental concerns for the future.

A brief introduction to the many creatures that roamed the earth, air, and sea more than 65 million years ago.