Books in Inside Stories series

Step inside a medieval castle and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work inside its massive walls. Superb illustrations and thoroughly researched information provide a vivid and intimate look at every aspect of castle life. You will see the craftsmen and builders at work, witness a great dinner in the main hall, learn about the life of the lord and lady, learn how a page became a knight, and more.

Take the most fantastic voyage of all! With more than 70 illustrations plus dynamic multiple full-body fold-outs, Inside Human Body offers thrilling close-up views of the heart, lungs, brain, nerves, and more! Each system is presented in a child-friendly context, with answers to such questions as: What are goose bumps? Why do I have freckles? Why do my veins look blue if my blood is red?

Step back in time to visit one of the most famous buildings from the Roman Empire: the Roman Colosseum. Inside Sotry: The Roman Colosseum will take you through the Colosseum as it was in Roman days. Through beautiful illustrations and thoroughly researched information, you will come to know more about the Colosseum, how it was used, who went there, and more.

Inside Butterflies will thrill young readers with close-up looks at their favorite insect! This beautiful book, created in partnership wit the American Museum of Natural History, covers everything from biology to conservation. Readers can observe each stage of metamorphosis, watch butterflies feed in a tropical rainforest, follow monarchs on their long migration, and shadow scientists to see how they work with butterflies and moths.