A history of David Livingstone's 19th-century excursions into the African interior, detailing the challenges encountered, the individuals involved, the discoveries made, and how the expeditions left their mark upon the world.[...]

From the lowliest slave to the most powerful ruler, every civilization has been built--and undone--by different classes of people. This new series takes an anthropologist's view of five famous Ancient Civilizations, noting how the various social groups influenced and interacted with each other and c[...]

The books in the Great Planet Earth series bring to life the most dramatic and diverse natural landscapes on Earth. Grand Canyon tells you all about the geography, people, climate and wildlife of this rich and fascinating desert landscape, and highlights the conservation work that is being done to k[...]

The books in the Great Planet Earth series bring to life the most dramatic and diverse natural landscapes on Earth. River Amazon tells you all about the geography, people, climate and wildlife of this rich and fascinating rainforest river basin, and highlights the conservation work that is being don[...]

Owls are one of the world's most amazing animals! Immerse yourself in their feathery world where you can learn all about how they raise their young, hunt for their dinner and why many of them sleep during the day. Stunning photographs are accompanied by a simple yet informative text, which will insp[...]