Brian Williams

Covers the key players of World War II, including Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Charles de Gaulle, along with major events such as the invasion of Poland, Battle of Britain, and Pearl Harbor.

Explores the history of the calendar as it relates to time-keeping in general, touching on lunar and solar years, almanacs and diaries, time zones and the International Date Line, and famous dates.

Discusses famous sea voyages and discoveries made by courageous voyagers.

Discusses why and how men have gone to war in ancient and modern times and describes some famous battles.

A highly illustrated one-volume encyclopedia containing 450 main entries ranging from Aboriginal Australians to Zoos.

Presents an account of Aristotle's life, from birth to death, and explores his impact on history and the world.

Explores how humans have measured time throughout history, from moon calendars to sun clocks, hourglasses and other mechanical devices to electric, electronic, and atomic timepieces.

Presents facts about the Mayan, Incan, and Aztec civilizations, covering daily life, religion, art and technology, and where they are now.

Describes how the eye interprets light and sends images to the brain, and explains why some people need corrective lenses to correct and complement poor eyesight.

A visual approach to the history of the human race, from the emergence of people and the very first settlements, through ancient civilizations to the present day.