How does a giant cruise ship keep upright? How do planes stay in the air? What are slick tyres? How big is an aircraft carrier? Find out this fun tour of modern machines. From cars and motorbikes to airliners. Submarines and roller-coasters. The firendly stickmen take you right inside the workings of... Formula One Cars, Jet Engines, Helicopters, Container Ships, Bucket-wheel Excavators, and ma…
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?
How did the rhinoceros beetle get its name? Does a centipede really have 100 feet? Can bugs learn things?
Join cabin boy Jim Hawkins aboard the Hispaniola, and set sail for Treasure Island. With a horde of fierce crewmates, Jim embarks on a thrilling adventure in search of Captain Flint's buried gold. But danger lies ahead. Can the crew be trusted? And what is lurking on the island?
Animals depend on their senses for survival. They use them to avoid danger and to find and catch prey. They also use them to find mates. This book explains how animals use their senses in the most amazing ways.