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Describes various types of robots and their function, including robot explorers, farm robots, rescue robots, spy robots, and robot animals.

In The Robot's Revenge, a factory of robots is on the rampage. Readers must use their knowledge of invention and robotics to save the day.

Strap on your boots, throw on your kit and get ready to cheer for the world s favourite sport in this essential guide to football. From the first ever kick of the ball to the latest World Cup, follow

Kids will be astounded by this book of crazy optical illusions, and they'll be amazed as they learn the science behind how our brain and eyes work to together to fool us all the time. From color conun

Why do some printed pictures appear to swirl madly in front of your eyes? How can two colours that look completely different actually be the same? What makes complete images suddenly arise out of rand

This series portrays some of the key figures in major historical periods, including politicians and leaders, as well as rebels, spies, industrialists, engineers and members of resistance movements.

A step by step guide to your favourite sport. Learn how to perfect the skills, tactics and theory of your game - from basic drills to complete rules.

A step by step guide to your favourite sport. Learn how to perfect the skills, tactics and theory of your game - from basic drills to complete rules.

Each book in this series is an individual biography of a person who is remarkable for their achievements and contribution to their time and industry.

Are you baffled by the Big Bang? Curious about what it’s like to walk on the moon? Wondering if someday you might meet an alien? Dreaming of becoming an astronaut? This fun, comprehensive book is burs

Explains the mechanics of how planes and helicopters work, discussing what makes them stop, start, and turn.

"This entertaining book about trucks explains the basics of how trucks work. Topics include big and small kinds of trucks, tires, hydraulic beds that can be raised up, different kinds of fuel, and dri

"This fast-moving book about cars uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the engine, steering, going fast and slow, different kinds of fuel, a

"This fast-moving book about motorbikes uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the motor, tires, going fast and slow, steering and counterstee

What are rocks made of? Why can people see through glass? Where does plastic come from? This colorful title answers the fundamental questions about the matter and materials that make up the physical w

Describes American entry into the Vietnam War and the events of the war, describing the perceived Communist threat, the purported attack on American warships in the Gulf of Tonkin, the failed progress

Describes the most extreme types of motorcycle races and events, including MotoGP, motocross, land speed racing, ice speedway, and top-fuel motorcycle drag racing.

More than a geography lesson, this atlas is a catalog of a thousand years of human achievements, both large and small. Who won the first air-guitar championships? Where was the first skyscraper? What

Ever since Indiana Jones proved there’s gold (and adventure) in far away lands, the exciting hunt’s been on to find the treasures of lost civilizations. This book puts kids right into the action looki

This updatedquiz book for all old and new fans of Dr Who includes questions on the new series starring Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant. The great timelord has had many incarnations and

The Global Issues series explores a controversial topic via one person's experiences followed by an examination of the facts, as well as other opinions, offered by a panel of specially selected exper

From the sublime skills of Pelé to a day in the life of a professional soccer player, this gloriously illustrated book explores every aspect of the game. Rules, skills, and tactics are clearly e

A new-generation reference book about the cool technology of our world, for kids used to surfing and swiping.Our world is full of funky gadgets and technological gizmos. Within the next hour, you will probably use a computer, the internet, a hand-held game, or a cell phone. Technology is not only playing an ever-increasing role in our everyday lives, but also in the way we explore the world around us. Cool technology is useful, but what do we know about how it works? This book investigates the science behind technology, taking readers on a journey of discovery that they will never forget. It uncovers the smart tech of mobile phones, wi-fi, and GPS, as well as the inner workings of game consoles. It examines the world of movement--how cars, airplanes, and other vehicles run. It delves into nanotechnology, spy gadgets, cyborgs, building in space, and the eco house. Explore the pages of this book to discover how the coolest technology of today really works!

Maths + history + jokes - boring bits = A Quick History of Maths. This book begins around 43,000 years ago with a notched baboon leg, the Lebombo bone (the very first mathematical object in the world) and rushes us past Hindu numerals and the invention of zero, via Pythagoras, Pascal and probability, right up to the present day, with big data and the maths that rules our digital lives. Geometri-coolYou will discover:How to count on your fingers (there are more ways than you might think )Why we have 60 seconds in a minute (hint: it's to do with the ancient Babylonians)How to count like an Egyptian (using hieroglyphs)Why it's hip to be square using square numbersA Pythagorean party trickThe naked truth of Archimedes' bath time mathematicsHow to do matha-magic with magic squares...and much more.In chronological order from pre-history to present day, this is the story of maths itself. It's 43,000 years of human mathematical endeavor squeezed into one book for your reading pleasure. Illustr

Maths + history + jokes - boring bits = A Quick History of Maths. This book begins around 43,000 years ago with a notched baboon leg, the Lebombo bone (the very first mathematical object in the world)

Unpack the history and culture of South Africa - one of the world's most beautiful and interesting countries - with Unpacked: South Africa. The book takes you on a journey through this incredible

This comprehensive guidebook, now available in paperback, will help any young sports fan understand nearly every facet of golf. With numerous step-by-step instructions, illustrated with full color pho

Here is the definitive guide to playing the game of soccer, written by an award-winning author and specialist in the field. Illustrated throughout with stunning action photography and unique digital d

Flaps, pull-outs, and even a squishy eye on the cover help young readers explore the human body as they never have before in this exciting guide to anatomy. Starting with the head, Outside-In Human Bo

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, D

What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Egypt expect to find? What might their colleagues be like? Ancient Egyptians might become law officers, using sniffer dogs to track down criminals, or pr

What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Rome expect to find? They might become a soldier in the most disciplined army in the known world, or a fuller, cleaning other people's dirty laundry by t

Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important tennis skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and photos sh

Cricket is a game steeped in history and tradition. But it is also one of the most exciting, and rapidly changing, sports in the world. New, fast-paced, forms of the game such as the IPL have attracte

Watch science come alive as never before! Thanks to the digital magic of Augmented Reality, kids can create chemical chaos in their own room without ruining a single thing. All they have to do is plac

This encyclopedia is the definitive guide to the world's most popular sport. From the sublime skills of Pele to the lifestyle of a professional soccer player, this gloriously illustrated book explores

Learn how to perfect the skils, tactics and theory of cricket - from beginner-basic techniques to professional rules.

This series aims to 'unpack' some of the world's most fascinating countries, giving kids insight into their culture, food, history and everyday life in a fun and highly accessible way.

Draws on myriad disciplines to counsel readers on how to develop a healthy sense of skepticism about misleading facts posted online, sharing entries debunking a wide range of conspiracy theories, popu

Draws on myriad disciplines to counsel readers on how to develop a healthy sense of skepticism about misleading facts posted online, sharing entries debunking a wide range of conspiracy theories, popu