A big hairy beastie with a big hairy face. What were wolly mammoths really like? How did they survive in the ice-age cold? And why were they hunted by our human ancesters? Go back in time to freezing world of early humans and these extraordinary mammals.
At just ten years old, Paolo becomes an apprentice to Leonardo da Vinci, the gifted artist and inventor. Life in Leonardo's busy studio is never dull-there are errands to run, pigments to grind, paints to mix, and drawings to be made. But there are mysterious events, too. Another apprentice is not all that he seems, and an evening visit to a hospital uncovers some very interesting developments..
At just ten years old, James KIncaid is an assistant to the naturalist Cherles Darwin on the HMS Beagle. The life of a ships boy turned explorer is never dull, as James discovers when he helps Darwin collect specimens on the South American continent. From treacherous seas to devastating earthquakes and erupting volcanoes, the Beagle sails on, searching bays, inlets, and island... James's diary …
From Amelua Earhart to Zoe Sugg, discover the achievements of brilliant women from around the world!
The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungaray, in 1914, provided the spark that ignited the most destructive war the world had ever seen. Find out about the soldiers' terrifying experiences in the franches, and the vast array of deadly new weapons. Discover how the war affected every corner of the globe, and how it provoked revolutions and toppled empires. Stunningly illustrated wi…
When did the first life forms appear on earth? Why was the Roman Empire so successful? When was writing first invented?