Series:

First Fact Book

6 total works

Cover of Spaceship Earth

Spaceship Earth

by Brenda Thompson

Published 1 January 1977
Discusses the history of the earth, how it changes from natural causes, and the need to use its resources wisely.

Cover of The Great Wall of China

Cover of Pirates

Pirates

by Brenda Thompson and Rosemary Giesen

Published 1 January 1977
Briefly discusses piracy and some famous pirates between 1500 and 1800.

Cover of Volcanoes

Volcanoes

by Brenda Thompson

Published 1 January 1977
An introduction to the formation of volcanoes with descriptions of famous volcanoes both active and dormant.

Cover of Famous Planes

Famous Planes

by Brenda Thompson

Published 1 January 1977
Presents basic information about the vehicles of powered flight from the Montgolfier brothers' balloon to today's Concorde and the X-15.

Cover of Rockets and Astronauts

Rockets and Astronauts

by Brenda Thompson

Published 1 January 1977
Traces the development of astronautics from the first unmanned artificial satellite through lunar landings to plans for space stations and extensive space travel.