Photographs and simple text introduce different devices used by people around the world to make our lives and work easier.

"In Things Up Close, young readers view common objects-a pencil, sponge, toothbrush, and seashell-from a new perspective and learn uncommon facts about each one."--Provided by publisher.

More than four hundred drawings accompany descriptions and historical background on hundreds of iron artifacts used by mountain men from the early 1800s to the mid-1840s, covering shotguns, rifles, hatchets, axes, knives, traps, and other tools.

An illustrated collection of authentic farm implements and tradesmen's tools made and used by early American settlers.

"Light and dark-this is the destiny placed upon Natasha and Clara, the birthright bestowed by their godfather, the mysterious sorcerer Drosselmeyer. Clara, the favorite, grows into beauty and ease, while Natasha is cursed to live in her sister's shadow. But one fateful Christmas Eve, Natasha gets her chance at revenge. For Drosselmeyer has brought the Nutcracker, an enchanted present that offers entry into a deceptively beautiful world: the Kingdom...

Contains directions for eight steampunk projects, with a definition of steampunk, a list of tools needed, and advice on how and where to scavenge for parts.

Describes different types of tools used on the farm to assist with chores, including plows, hoes, shears, and horse brushes.

Barbie stars in the story of the popular ballet in which a little girl's love for the Nutcracker brings him to life.