Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the location, history, nomenclature, renowned members, tartans, and modern-day status of over 140 Scottish clans.

A brief, illustrated, overview of the geography, history, customs, beliefs, monuments, day-to-day life, and social structure of Medieval Europe, that flourished for almost five hundred years

Presents the saga of the Norse explorer who settled Greenland.

Depicts some of the greatest record-breaking achievements of mankind--from the Stone Age through the Space Age. Covers historic buildings, cities, and nations and the people responsible for some of these great human achievements.

Maps and text depict major areas and routes of exploration from about 6000 B.C. to the present.