This book describes the building of Egyptian pharaoh Cheops's funeral boat.

Describes how John Bull, a steam locomotive, was built in England, brought to the United States in 1831, assembled, put to work, and modified over time, leading the way for modern rail transportation.

Discusses how the friendship between naturalist John Muir and President Theodore Roosevelt brought about government protection of America's wilderness.

While visiting his grandparents in Sutter Creek, California, Howard goes to the historic Knight Foundry and experiences firsthand the process of creating all sorts of cast iron products.