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Clive Gifford
Uncover the mysteries of machines in this funny technology series
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The ultimate football facts and records book for kids aged 8+.
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Take a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet's most incredible landmarks and monuments - inside and out.
Explore the colourful birds, dangerous animals, and vibrant plants found within the depths of the world’s rainforests. This illustrated pocket-sized book is full of easy-to-read information about rainforests, and is…
Clive Gifford, Good Wives & Warriors (illus.)
This book is a compendium of these riveting unsolved mysteries, that still have us wondering... How? What? Why?
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This exciting, high-interest series gives an inside look at sports with global popularity: soccer, motorsports, and track and field. These action-packed sports involve a diverse array of challenges and are…
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Many young readers have an interest and computers and coding, and they can deepen their knowledge of these topics with this creative look at computer science. With each turn of…
Robots are not just characters in science fiction stories, they're a common part of life in the present! From medical robots that assist in surgeries to drones that deliver packages…
How does a spacesuit work? What is a probe? What are the parts of a Mars rover? Readers discover the answers to these and many more questions about the technology…
The successful 100 Facts series shoots straight into space to take a tour of stars and galaxies in this brilliant book. Discover how a star is born, what happens when…
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Lonely Planet Kids,Tom Cornell,Clive Gifford
Where does luggage go after check in? What happens in the control tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap book takes you behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets…
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MR Clive Gifford
From board maintenance and ollies to vert skating and grinds, this book uses bite-sized instructions and killer original photography to introduce young readers to the action-packed world of skateboarding. Full…
Young readers are given an exciting introduction to the masters of karate, judo, taekwondo, and kung fu in Martial Arts Legends. Read on as the lives of Bruce Lee, Jackie…
Looking carefully into the causes and effects of this highly controversial war, The Vietnam War covers such topics as early American involvement, the war’s escalation, the increasing opposition to the…
First published in Great Britain in 2012 by Buster Books, an imprint of Michael O'Mara Books Limited, 9 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Road, London.
The civilization of Ancient Rome grew from a small community on the Mediterranean to become one of the largest empires of the ancient world. Now your readers can experience the…
describes and gives examples of cooking and food that Vikings ate.
The Global Issues series explores a controversial topic via one person’s experiences followed by an examination of the facts, as well as other opinions, offered by a panel of specially…
Amazing Applications and Perfect Programs helps explain operating systems, computer programs, sorting and storing files, and databases. Learn about the amazing variety of programs that allow users to have fun…
Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding explores how computers work and explains how to think in a logical way. Readers are given clear explanations of binary code, simple algorithms, and computer…
Computer Networks looks at how computer technology has changed the way we work, communicate, learn, and have fun. Easy-to-understand text explains websites and webpages, search engines, and email systems. Social…
Explore our stunning solar system and learn about its eight planets from mini Mercury to giant Jupiter. Find out about marvelous moons and mighty meteorites, and be dazzled by curious…
Travel back in time to the big bang, and learn about the formation of the universe. Explore the baffling world of black holes, and find out how scientists are searching…
Pele. Maradona. Zico. These soccer greats and others are featured in Soccer Legends. Come inside and learn up close the stories behind the greatest players ever to take the field.
Takes a look at the teams and fans of the World Cup.
This fast-moving book about cars uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the engine, steering, going fast and slow, different kinds…
First published: London: Wayland, 2012.
Kids love machines that fly! This amazing book explains the basics of how planes and helicopters work. Topics include engines, wings, propellers, fuel, and flying safety. A quiz at the…
This entertaining book about trucks explains the basics of how trucks work. Topics include big and small kinds of trucks, tires, hydraulic beds that can be raised up, different kinds…
This fun series takes a look at various sports and all the components that make up each game
Originally published: London: Evans Pub., 2009.
An introduction to the sport of running: learn about techniques, rules, different types of races, and more.
An introduction to swimming, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport –Provided by publisher.
The Science of Computers takes an overall look at information technology, exploring how computers operate and the amazing devices that are used in homes, schools, and businesses today. This practical…
First published in 2015 by Wayland –Title page verso.
Learn all about the sparkling world of stars from their beautiful births to their dramatic deaths. This fun book describes our very own star, the Sun, as well as best-friend…
An introduction to a variety of combat sports of the summer Olympics, including boxing, judo, wrestling, tae kwon do, and fencing. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic athletes in…
