We depend on electricity in almost everything that we do. It gives us heat, light, transportation and entertainment. Electricity has always existed, but it is only in the last 200 years or so that we
Each title in this series takes readers on a historical journey, examining how people coped in the past and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant. Each book features
Discover the most amazing building designs since 1900. From the Empire State Building to, this book charts the story of design that led to some amazing games and gadgets. We look at the needs that pro
Discover the most amazing gadget designs since 1900. From the Japanese Tamagotchi to the iPhone, this book charts the story of design that led to some amazing games and gadgets. We look at the needs t
This lively, interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character and revel in the gory, dark, horrific side of lif
Join the crew, and prepare to explore the galaxy. This colorful book introduces young readers to the amazing world of space, space travel, and the vehicles we use to explore it. Large, colorful spre
This fresh approach to the perennially popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is wild, wonderful and downright weird about the solar system. Brilliantly humorous illustrations and play
A satellite is a small object travelling around something bigger. The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth. A spacecraft launched into orbit around Earth is an artificial satellite. Since Sputnik-1, a
This engaging information book tells the story of the American astronauts who set out on the voyage of a lifetime in 1970 to land on the moon. After months of practise, they blasted off from Earth to
As an American pilot joining the RAF during World War Two, you’ll experience many ups and downs, and no doubt you’ll discover what a ‘Mae West’ is for! Get used to the lingo, commands and controls, ot
Robots are machines that can be programmed to carry out a series of complex actions automatically or under the control of an operator. They come in all shapes and sizes, from mechanical arms and drive
In 17th-century England, a scientific revolution is under way. Scholars are pushing back the boundaries of mathematics and unlocking the secrets of the universe. And the greatest of them all is Isaac
A potted history of some of Britain's most famous and infamous sons and daughters. From ghastly criminals to pioneering inventors, this book features a short biography of each personality, featuring f
