A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...

Presents, in text and illustrations, the characteristics and habits of a variety of insects and spiders

"With an innovative, visual approach the Eyewitness Travel 15-Minute language guides are the ideal tools for people who need to learn a language fast. Learn German in just 15 minutes a day" -- from publisher's website.

Labeled illustrations with explanatory text show the parts of various military uniforms that have been used from ancient Roman times to the twentieth century

This heartwarming book full of wildlife sequences shows children that animals have family relationships, too--some of which are just like human relationships.

Text and labeled illustrations depict a variety of historic and modern aircraft and their components, as well as aviation-related equipment

"Featuring a comprehensive range of topics from experimenting with lenses, exposure, and aperture to useful post-production techniques, easy step-by-step tutorials help you master the functions on your camera and develop exciting new techniques. As well as refreshing existing knowledge, you will learn more advanced skills, such as how to freeze movement, use filters, and create brilliant images from multiple exposures. You'll discover how to compose...

Pictures show how the skeletons from different creatures look like as well as similar parts from animals and humans.

"Discover the world of cats in this guide to our favorite fluffy friends. Find out what meowing and purring really mean. Then learn how to keep your pet healthy and happy with lots of cat care tips. There are more than 40 breeds to meet, from fluffy Persians to silky Bengals. Which one would you choose?" -- Back cover.

A comprehensive pregnancy guide for expecting mothers and their partners offers advice from top experts in the field who cover more than three hundred topics of interest, including fertility, birth, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes.