Describes the appearance and development of life on our planet, from tiny sea creatures through dinosaurs and the first mammals to the arrival and dominance of humans.

Find out about how the pyramids of ancient Egypt came to be built. Using the thumb index, you can whiz through time--days, years, or sometimes even centuries--from one page to the next. It's an exciting trip! You can watch the stones being placed into position and witness the pharaoh being entombed inside the finished pyramid. Then, fast forward to the present day to see tourists visiting the great monuments.

Nicholas longs for a pet, but his parents say, "No", until one with all the right qualifications comes along.

A glow-in-the-dark introduction to the variety of animals living at various depths in the world's oceans.

Describes the dinosaurs of various evolutionary epochs, discussing changes in physiology and size. Flip pages.

As you open the book skyscrapers unfold before your eyes.

A visual encyclopedia of six continents plus Oceania, highlighting significant facts and features of each region.