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.
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.
Introduces readers to facts about the solar system and Earth, answering such questions as "How hot is the sun," "How big is our galaxy," and "what's the deepest place on Earth."
This biography, the first published of Alfred Maudslay (1850-1931), describes an extraordinary man and his pioneering achievements in revealing the previously little-known culture of the ancient Maya.
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
In this biography, the first published about Alfred Maudslay (1850-1931), Ian Graham describes this extraordinary Englishman and his pioneering investigations of the ancient Maya ruins.Maudslay, the g
Uncover the boldest and most notorious impostors and frauds in history! Packed with fun facts and outrageous stories, THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF IMPOSTERS presents more than 100 of the craziest and funnies
In 1965, an impoverished elderly woman was found dead in Nice, France. Her death marked the end of an era; she was the last of the great courtesans. Known as La Belle Otero, she was a volcanic Spanish
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
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
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
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
Join the crew and find out how rockets, probes, telescopes, and space shuttles work! Discover the incredibly diverse challenges that can be met by modern satellites! This colorful book introduces you
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
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
For anyone who ever wanted to be an archaeologist, Ian Graham could be a hero. This lively memoir chronicles Graham's career as the "last explorer" and a fierce advocate for the protection and preserv
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
