Here is an inside look at the history of medieval knights and their armor, jousting, heraldry, and crusades. The life of the knight is considered from battles and banquets to sieges and chivalry.

Explores the diversity of life in the sea, including predators and prey, the coral reef, and life in the twilight zone of the ocean, with information on products of the ocean, ocean explorers, and preservation of this natural resource.

Introduces the history, philosophies, and rituals of various world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.

"Discover the watery world covering most ot the earth--and the amazing wildlife in its depths."--Cover.

Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.

"Uncover the lives of lizards, the tactics of tortoises, and the secrets of snakes as you dive into the world of scaly reptiles. Find out the clever ways these cold-blooded creatures thrive, from changing their color to injecting their prey with lethal venom."--