Using the physical performances of soldiers as examples, describes the various functions of the human body, from the skeleton to the respiratory, digestive, and circulatory systems.
Henry is the new boy at Halbrook Hall - a crumbling boarding school in the Scottish Highlands. He thinks the rumours of yeti lurking in the misty hills are nothing more than stories. Until one day he
This book looks at the basics of computer search and research. It explains the difference between search and research, how to search and how to organise the results of a search to turn them into resea
"Can you lick your own elbow? Could you pick up a car? Can you sneeze faster than a cheetah? This book takes a fun look at the human body by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provok
"Though it's relatively new, snowboarding is one of the most popular winter sports out there both because it's thrilling to watch and fun to do! From half pipes to slalom courses, find out about the v
"Could a walrus play the saxophone? Could an earwig crawl into your ear? Can cows forecast the weather? This book takes a fun look at animals by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-pro
"Did the Ancient Romans eat chips? Who was the first queen to use a toilet? Have a city's streets ever been paved with gold? This book takes a fun look at history by asking and answering a series of q
From boyhood to knighthood, becoming one of the king's men is not an easy journey. Find out about one knight's personal tale, and decide if you really still want that suit of armour.
If you want to be the most famous pirate ever known, you've got a lot of work to do! Find out about the most mad, bad and famous pirate adventures in history with this swashbuckling book.
White Wolves Non-fiction is an engaging series covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels. It has been created to appeal to children, reflecting the range of texts in the real world,
White Wolves Non-fiction is an engaging series covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels. It has been created to appeal to children, reflecting the range of texts in the real world,
White Wolves Non-fiction is an engaging series covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world,
Describes how pollution, overfishing, and global warming affect the marine environment, contributing to habitat destruction and other damage, and discusses ways to make a difference.
Describes how farming and other threats to grasslands affect the environment, contributing to animal endangerment, world hunger, and other situations, and discusses ways to make a difference.
Describes how global warming, increased development, and war affect the environment in the mountains, contributing to habitat destruction and other damage, and discusses ways to make a difference.
Describes how deforestation affects the environment, contributing to the growing threat of global warming, devastating floods, and animal endangerment.
Describes the issues with the growing urbanization of the world, including unsafe and unsanitary conditions, shortages of resources, and pollution problems.
Describes the events surrounding the discovery of gold in California, the huge migration it brought to the area, and the lifestyles of miners and mining towns.
Introduces structures with unique architecture, from the pyramids of Giza and the Colosseum in Rome to the Ice Hotel in Sweden and the underground town of Coober Pedy in Australia.
"Become a detective and discover information about an interesting destination using photos, figures and facts. This book helps you discover what it is like to live in Italy. Find out what the count
Become a detective and discover information about an interesting destination using photos, figures and facts. This book helps you discover what it is like to live in Italy. Find out what the country
Become a detective and discover information about an interesting destination using photos, figures and facts. This book helps you discover what it is like to live in Spain. Find out what the countr
"Become a detective and discover information about an interesting destination using photos, figures and facts. This book helps you discover what it is like to live in Spain. Find out what the count
