Discusses the witchcraft trials in Salem in 1692, the events leading up to them, and how the trials have been viewed by different historians since then.

Discusses the many visits made by explorers, missionaries, businessmen, scientists, and others to Easter Island since the late 1600s and what they revealed about life on this remote Pacific island.

Examines the history of transportation around the world, from prehistoric times when there were not only no wheels but no shoes, to electric, hybrid cars, and the Global Positioning System.

Describes inventions that have changed what and how we eat, including canning, pasteurization, and refrigeration.

Have you ever wondered what made human beings think they could go to the Moon? The idea of exploring space started with fiction and science-fiction written by authors like Jules Verne and H G Wells. Little did they know that space travel would become a reality! This book explores the history of space travel and spaceships, the successes and failures that have led to the very recent Pluto flyby by the New Horizons spacecraft. Each title in this exciting,...

"Trace the invention history of aircraft from early balloons to today's superjets"--Provided by publisher.

"Trace the invention history of computers from early punchcards to today's supercomputers"--

"Trace the invention history of car racing from early carts to today's race cars"--Provided by publisher.