Each title in this series introduces readers to some of the most intriguing, amazing, fascinating, and surprising people, places, animals, and things in the universe.
What kid doesn't love dump trucks? And diggers, loaders, bulldozers, and big spinning concrete mixers? There are also mighty machines that kids might not see. Rock-eating tunnelers used underground, r
"An unfamiliar noise stops shoppers in their tracks: cars and a truck are crashing into each other. Fortunately no-one is hurt seriously, but what has caused the accident? This book looks at the topic
Discover planes that can fly faster than the speed of sound!The Science of Engineering series feature different forms of architecture and transport engineering. Features include funny and interesting
This awesome guide explores the lives of the giant plant-eating dinosaurs, the largest creatures ever to live on land, exploring their diet, physical characteristics and how they could defend themselv
The invention of plastics was one of the most important discoveries of the past century, revolutionising the way things are made, stored, and packaged. This book tells the story of plastics, from the
Monster trucks are noisy, roaring monsters! They crush cars, jump in the air, ride over ramps, and do wheelies and spin. But there are more monster trucks. Road giants haul the biggest, heaviest and l
"What is it like to witness a tsunami? This book looks at the Japanese and other tsunamis, using firsthand accounts to describe events and people's experiences, providing multiple perspectives from ey
Describes the kinds of military tanks, explains what the different parts of the tank are, and provides the history behind the development of this vehicle.
Presents an introduction to the solar system, describing its origin, planets, moons, the Sun, orbits, and the changes to it that will occur in the distant future.
Amazing and awe-inspiring, flight has always captured man's imagination. This dynamically illustrated title truly captures the excitement of flight, from the Montgolfier brothers' hot-air ballo
This engaging series is tailored to young children's interests and readinglevel. Lively text explains the basics of a popular subject, while intriguingfacts are brought to life through detailed a
My Best Book of Spaceships introduces young readers to the amazing variety of spacecraft past, present, and ready to blast off into the future. From the first steps on the Moon, to life on a space sta
Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along th
These two-wheelers are monsters of speed, sports and fun. They can be as quiet as a racing bike or as loud as a roaring Harley-Davidson or a screaming superbike. There are Motocross bikes, BMX stunt b
This fascinating guide to the weird and wonderful world of the weather combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From thunderstorms to drought, it is an eye-open
This gruesome guide to blood uses fact-packed, easy-to-read text and humorous illustrations to explore the structure, uses, and lifecycle of blood, covering everything from why we grow scabs over cuts
The Thrust SSC blasted across the Black Rock Desert in Nevada in October 1997, powered by two jet engines. This amazing vehicle reached 763 mph, smashing the land speed record and becoming the first c
Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along th
