Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yowie, Yeti... the idea that monstrous man-apes lurk in the remote forests and high mountain valleys of the world is an enduring and popular one. Hardly a week goes by without some report of a fresh encounter.
In 1793 the Boston Gazette reported a sighting of what the Cherokee call a 'chickly cuddly' or 'hairy man thing'. In 1818 the Watchman recorded the visit of a 'Wild Man of the Woods'. Ever since, hundreds of eyewitness

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"Knights and Castles is a beautifully designed reader all about incredible medieval fortresses and the people who lived in them. Children will love to find out about why castles were built, some of the coolest castles, and medieval people's lives in and around them both in peace and wartime."

Discover what fossils can tell us about dinosaurs. "Describes dinosaur fossils that have been found around the world and how they moved. Includes dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the great Ice Age of the Pleistocene and its effects on the climate, vegetation, animal life, and the world in general.

Discusses how time was measured in the past, various early clocks, the invention of the calendar, and such related topics as time zones and radio time.

Presents a historical, partly fictional, account of the Great Fire of London in 1666, describing the origins, fire fighting methods, effects on people, and rebuilding efforts. Contrasts London then and the city now in the areas of population, housing and world trade.

Introduces young readers to dinosaurs and prehistoric reptiles. Includes A-Z guide, fact panels and key information, size comparison pictures, glossary and picture index.