Here in 640 pages are over 5,000 color photographs, 1,000 detailed illustrations and over 30,000 terms defining all manner of the living and manmade world we live in. From the beginnings of the universe and man to architecture, the steam engine and ice hockey, the Visual Encyclopedia uses explicit diagrams, photographs and cut-away illustrations with concise annotation and informative text to explain a wide range of subjects. Organized into 15 thematic...