A history and explanation of the basic lock and key combination that is the major technical foundation of property security, from the first Egyptian wooden lock to today's time lock
Pictures and a brief text introduce children to women of all ages and from diverse walks of life who have chosen nontraditional careers as fire fighters, airplane pilots, house painters, zookeepers, orchestra conductors, and astronauts
A day in the life of France's King Louis XIV, focusing on the elaborate ceremonies which took place when he dressed in the morning, ate his meals, conducted affairs of state, entertained, and finally, when he prepared to go to bed at night.