Philip Wilkinson

Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.

Describes the voyage of Apollo 11, its three astronauts, and details of the mission that put the first man on the moon in 1969.

Text and illustrations describe how ships and boats have been used throughout history, from the earliest trading vessels to modern luxury liners.

Describes, in text and illustrations, the technological challenges involved in the design and construction of skyscrapers, oil rigs, nuclear reactors, and other complicated structures.

"Discover courageous heroes and heroines, magical creatures, and terrifying monsters on the captivating tour around the world" -- Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the...

Text and photographs present a description of early humans: their origins; their tools and weapons; how they hunted and foraged for food; and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.

A history of the world covers such topics as ancient Mesopotamia, world religions, Medieval Europe, the slave trade, the American Civil War, and the space race.