Traces the development of the game of golf from its modern-day origins in fifteenth-century Scotland, highlighting key players, courses and tournaments.

A reference guide to world history, featuring a timeline, key date boxes, and biographies of historical figures.

Examines the building of the Great Wall of China and the thousands of years of conflict that preceded it.

Describes the various kinds of trucks produced between 1900 and the 1940s and mentions the hobby of collecting and restoring old trucks.

Highlights sixteen episodes in the development of aviation ranging from balloons to the space shuttle. Also includes a time line and historical notes.

Traces the horse's origins and explores how horses have helped humans change the world over the last 6000 years.

Surveys the history of the whaling industry from its earliest days to the present, focusing on the young boys who managed to sign on for whaling voyages.

Traces the history of the Olympics from its beginning in 776 B.C. to the anticipation of the 1996 games in Atlanta, Georgia, and relates stories of particular events such as track and field, gymnastics, and speed skating.

Presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service.