Books in Picture World Series series

Describes the training, preparation, and kind of missions faced by astronauts and discusses the pioneers of space travel

Describes how space shuttles work and looks at various missions.

Describes the structure and the functions of the various kinds of ships used in warfare

Describes different types of airliners and airport activities.

Examines different kinds of trucks and their roles in the transporting of goods, including such specialized trucks as oil tankers, container trucks, and tipper trucks.

Surveys the design, use, and operation of different types of helicopters.

Describes the different types of stars, how they are grouped into galaxies, and how the sun functions in the solar system

Examines the various manned and unmanned missions into space and describes their discoveries

Describes the planets in our solar system and how they differ

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-- A brilliant overview of world history from prehistoric times to the early 20th century-- Prepared with the help of experts in each period-- Lots of illustrations provide an attractive and stimulating starting point to each subject

Describes how people first became farmers, and discusses life in Jericho, Catal Huyuk, Sumeria, Ancient Egypt, Crete, the Indus Valley and Babylon