Francis Phillipps

A biography concentrating on the childhood of the airplane inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright.

Examines how the events of World War I changed the course of history.

A collection of six tales drawn from the myths and legends of Asia and the Far East.

Describes the cultures, cities, people, and objects of ancient civilizations based on evidence from archaeological findings.

Summarizes attempts to climb to the top of Mount Everest from the first expedition in 1922 to the first ascent by an all-woman team in 1975.

Presents information about such creatures found in the world's lakes and oceans as Great White sharks, the Loch Ness Monster, giant squids, and poisonous jellyfish.

Explores various theories of evolution and unravels the mysteries of prehistoric time, from the first life on earth to the appearance of human beings, using modern scientific evidence and methods.