"Is it true that simple life-forms once existed on Mars? Yes! Scientists found out thanks to research carried out by rovers. They study the Red Planet's rocks, soil, and atmosphere and send the data back to Earth. Inside [this book], you'll find information on the Mars rovers' missions to date -- as well as what scientists hope to discover next"--

Provides a history of cinematography from Leonardo da Vinci's description of the camera obscura in 1500, through the movie palaces of the early twentieth century, focusing on the technical equipment and supplies used in the industry. Illustrated with black-and-white archival prints, drawings, and photographs, from the simple camera obscurance of the 1500s to the 17th century's giant magic lanterns to the early films of Thomas Edison and the Lumiére...

Describes the weapons of the Civil War, including small arms and larger weapons.

"Describes various land, air, and sea vehicles used by the Axis Powers and the Allied Powers during World War II"--Provided by publisher.

The remarkable true story of how a toy duck smuggled forged identity papers for Jewish refugees during WWII.