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Presents the history of weapons and armor through the ages. Describes the design, construction and workings of various weapons, and discusses how methods of warfare have changed.

Describes the castles of the Middle Ages and the lives of the people who lived in them.

Provides detailed information on world of dinosaurs. Describes their sizes, how they looked, how they lived, and how they behaved.

Provides detailed information on world of fish, including how they evolved, how they live, and their habitats.

Provides information on what fossils are, how they were formed, and how they lived millions of years ago.

Provides detailed information on the world of horses and ponies. Describes their natural history, their role in civilization, and many other interesting facts.

Provides an introduction to a variety of inventions, both ancient and modern, that have changed the world.

Provides information on the world and lives of knights.

Provides information on the world and lives of pirates.

Provides an introduction to the plant and animal life that thrives in freshwater habitats.

Provides an introduction to the seashore and the creatures that live there.

Provides an introduction to the world's most significant shipwrecks and their lost cargoes and treasures.

Provides information on the history of space exploration and the daily life of astronauts.

Provides an introduction to the world of trees, from tiny saplings to forest giants.

Entry topics include gods and goddesses; heroes and other key characters; motifs and global themes; major myths; and national or cultural mythologies. Coverage spans a diversity of cultures, including standard Greek/Roman entries as well as Native North and South American traditions, Norse mythology, Asian Pacific mythology, Judeo-Christian tradition, and Islamic and Hindu mythologies.

Provides information on the inner workings of volcanoes and famous volcanic eruptions.