It's 1908, and David O'Connor, newly orphaned and alone in the world, has had to leave his home in Ireland to go and live with his uncle and aunt in America. His journey to New York and his new life t
A book that actually takes you inside - and around - the human body to see how it works, with the help of some truly unique illustrations and some very small people!Explore your brain, your bones, and
A book that actually takes you inside - and around - the human body to see how it works, with the help of some truly unique illustrations and some very small people!Explore your brain, your bones, and
How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut’s spacesuit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts?Find out the answers t
An entertaining and comprehensive telling of diseases, infections, plagues and pandemics for young readers. The Germ Lab features case histories of specific epidemics and pandemics, including coronavi
Step inside the extraordinary world of Stephen Biesty and find out how a variety of curious things are made, from tower blocks and underground tunnels to the milk, chocolate, and doughnuts on your tab
A stunning collection of the world's most important discoveries for all the family to enjoy. In the stylish miscellany, print-maker James Brown travels through the past and present, showing the amazin
Written by award-winning author Richard Platt, How They Made Things Work: Greeks examines aspects of technology in ancient Greece, including money, mining, map-making, navigation and weapons. Suitable
Written by award-winning author Richard Platt, How They Made Things Work: Romans examines aspects of technology in ancient Rome, including concrete, road building, weapons, domes and arches. Suitable
In this interesting book, readers will learn about the often painful and frequently distasteful educational practices that our ancestors employed, and explore some unusual teaching methods used today.
Marvel at the amazing, hilarious and sometimes unbelievable ways that people have entertained each other throughout history. Learn about the cat piano and music made from cheese drums; magic tricks an
Reality TV, constant status updates, endless "selfies," and publicly posted videos that document everything from first steps to falling flat on your face…today's kids are growing up with a very unique
Set in the year 2098, in Galactic Mission five school children have won an international competition to visit outer space and journey to the distant star system of Alpha Centauri on the spaceship Argo
Describes various kinds of spiders, including the black widow, tarantula, and water spider, and examines their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats.
Describes various kinds of spiders, including the black widow, tarantula, and water spider, and examines their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats.
A ball game in which the losing team is murdered?! The Weird History series shines the spotlight on some of the crazy and not-as-crazy-as-it-seems things people have done over the centuries. From mara
Corsets so tight they cracked ribs?! The Weird History series shines the spotlight on some of the crazy and not-as-crazy-as-it-seems things people have done over the centuries. They Wore What?! examin
Corsets so tight they cracked ribs?! The Weird History series shines the spotlight on some of the crazy and not-as-crazy-as-it-seems things people have done over the centuries. They Wore What?! examin
A survey of the history of piracy and lives of pirates covers such specifics as the invention of the Jolly Roger, discipline aboard pirate ships, and pirate ruses.
How did the Allies plan and execute the most massive and daring invasion in military history? Read all about it in the DK Reader that explains in thrilling detail how the Nazis were defeated on the b
This fascinating kit tells the astonishing story of the ancient graphic-language symbols of the Middle East, the Far East, and Central America. The colorful 32 page book is accompanied by a fascinati
A photographic essay explores the history and technology of filmmaking, including how a set is built, how stunts are performed, how special effects are achieved, and how films are edited.
Set in the year 2098, in Galactic Mission five school children have won an international competition to visit outer space and journey to the distant star system of Alpha Centauri on the spaceship Argo
