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.
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
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
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
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
Discover the world of construction and create your own building machines! This book combines fact-filled spreads with an interactive building element. Colourful, humorous illustrations explain the mec
An in-depth look at the world's mightiest structures. Stunning foldout pages, panels, diagrams, photographs and "Mega Facts" boxes make this book a stimulating read for all ages. Megastructures des
Discover some of the most incredible flying machines of all time in this lift-the-flap book by the bestselling, award-winning Stephen Biesty. With amazingly detailed drawings and over 40 flaps, young
I Love Monster Trucks is the ultimate hands-on guide for truck fans everywhere. Kids can roar through the world of monster trucks and other incredible vehicles as they learn about oversized working tr
Fifty Ships That Changed the Course of History is a beautiful guide to fifty water vessels that played a key role in world history and had a great impact on human civilization. The book presents the s
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
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
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
