Detailed illustrations with explanatory captions and narrative text survey some sites in ancient Rome, including the house of a wealthy family, the Colosseum, the Baths of Trajan, and the Temple of Jupiter.

Examines the lives of deadly snakes such as anacondas, king cobras, gaboon vipers, and rattlesnakes, and provides information on their habitat, prey, life cycles, and classification.

Bread is a staple food in many countries. Just a few simple ingredients--flour, yeast, and water--become a crusty, tasty loaf in the oven. Learn about the physical and chemical changes that happen between the mixing bowl and the serving plate.

How will global warming affect future immigration? Why do refugees leave their countries? What is a visa? Presents information about topics through charts and graphs. Shows how to organize data in different visual forms, and how to interpret and create tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and pie charts.

Discusses how ships are designed and built. Includes instructions on making your own vessels, from a Viking ship to an aircraft carrier.

Examines all aspects of chemistry, from the structure of atoms and molecules to the dynamics of chemical reactions and their importance for life and atmospheric processes.

Profiles life in ancient Rome.