Trees are the lungs of the world. They have inspired our stories, myths and culture. Every climate, every nation has its tales oftrees, true or legendary, that help us understand ourselves and the bea
Run with the Olympic athletes and sweat it out in the deadly ballgame courts of the Aztecs in this beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the sports and games that have entertained people fo
No one knows quite who decided the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But thrilling accounts of their wonder have left us yearning to know more about their great mysteries. Go on a journey across the
The history of boats is intertwined with our own - since the earliest times, humans have found ways to cross the bodies of water that cut them off from further exploration and expansion. From the wove
Since horses were first domesticated thousands of years ago, these iconic animals have been a part of human history – theyhave plowed our fields, pulled our carts, fought in our wars, and been our bel
History is full of epic, violent battles, incredible weaponry, fierce soldiers and warriors from all over the globe.Tracing the history of warriors from the Stone Age all the way up to the Crusades, f
From the haunting Viking longships, to Native American log canoes, and onwards to Chinese Dragon Boats and pirate ships, to modern racing sailboats, Boats helps to tell the story of humankind in this
Since horses were first domesticated thousands of years ago, these iconic animals have been a part of human history--they've plowed our fields, pulled our carts, fought in our wars and been our belove
