Examines significant stages in the life of a dinosaur, from early days in his mother's nest, to the discovery of his fossilzed remains millions of years later.

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.

This book takes you back in time telling the story of the dinosaurs that lived in what is now the western United States.

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.

Using thumb indexes, zoom through time--minutes, days, years, or sometimes even centuries--from one page to the next.

With each page moving forward in time this book examines the causes and results of a volcano, known as Vesuvius, and describes how the ruins of Pompeii were discovered.