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Tim Cooke
"In this book you can explore mysterious, ancient ruins and abandoned cities frozen in time. Engaging text and photographs help bring these places back to life"--
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"From the hottest deserts to the depths of the ocean, Earth boasts some amazing natural wonders. Engaging text and colorful photographs bring excitement to these incredible geological phenomena"--
"Have you ever seen a ghost? Come along on an armchair adventure to some of the world's most spooky places. Eerie photographs and engaging text beg the reader to enter…
"Robot sumo matches end when one robot pushes the other out of the ring. Learn about the robots, explore the tactics, and meet the pilots and programmers who make robot…
"A giant statue of a lion with a human head sits in the Egyptian desert. Who built the Sphinx? Does it have the face of a king? Readers will learn…
"Aviator Amelia Earhart was flying over the Pacific Ocean then was never seen again. Did her plane fall in the water? Did she make it to an island? Readers explore…
"Guests at the Stanley Hotel in Colorado claim the building is haunted. It even inspired a famous book! Readers will learn more about the strange occurrences, and whether they are…
"Drone soccer matches are high-flying, exciting, and fast. Learn about the rules, high-tech gear, and competitions of drone racing, and find out why the sport is inspiring young fans to…
Step back in time to discover life during the Shang Dynasty with this handy time travel guidebook
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Explore the past and discover life in the ancient Shang city of Yinxu with this time travel guidebook
Step back in time to discover life in London during the reign of Queen Victoria with this handy time travel guidebook
Tim Cook
From our country's most important war historian, a gripping account of the turbulent relationship between Canada and the US during the Second World War. The two nations entered the war…
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"Harry Styles is a big fan of Mick Jagger. From music to fashion to breaking down social barriers, Styles takes inspiration from Jagger. Young readers learn more about their music…
"Aretha Franklin and Lizzo are inspirations to their generations. But Franklin was an inspiration to Lizzo first. From reinventing musical genres to empowering women and people of color, young readers…
"Taylor Swift grew up with Paul McCartney as her inspiration. But it goes both ways. McCartney considers Swift an inspiration too. Young readers learn more about their craft, influences on…
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Tim Anderson
Easy peasy authentic Japanese dishes for home cooks
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Simple vegan Japanese recipes to make at home.
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In Your Home Izakaya, chef Tim Anderson explores the ‘anything goes’ concept of izakaya by showcasing over 100 flavour-packed recipes.
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Canada and the Korean War synthesizes Canadian and global perspectives on a watershed conflict to explore its profound influence on international, diplomatic, and military history, public memory, and contemporary affairs.
Darwyn Cooke, Tim Sale
Kryptonite. Even beyond Superman's colourful world of heroes and villains, the word has become synonymous with our ultimate weaknesses. This glowing green mineral spells certain death for the otherwise indestructible…
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Influential English archaeologist and traveler Gertrude Bell explored what is now the Middle East and played a significant role in the creation of modern Iraq. Historical facts, images, and high-interest…
During the Middle Ages, the Islamic world experienced a time of remarkable expansion when scientific invention and artistic creation flourished. Your Guide to the Islamic Golden Age explores the important…
The Classical World describes a period when government became more organized, and powerful states divided large areas of the world into empires. Within these empires, the period brought an increase…
The early modern period of history covers the time from the first voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492 to the American Revolutionary War in 1783. This period included major European…
Modern humans first appeared in Africa between 200,000 and 135,000 years ago. By about 10,000 years ago, they had populated the entire globe, with the exception of Antarctica, some oceanic…
The long nineteenth century was a period that saw the Industrial Revolution bring radical change to the world’s economy and society. The rise of industrial cities created an urban working…
The Middle Ages are usually considered to have begun with the overthrow of the Roman Empire in Europe by Germanic barbarians in 476. The unity Rome had imposed on much…
The study of life fascinates humans. What makes something alive? What are the processes by which living things survive, reproduce, and then die? How can crops and animals be improved…
The physical sciences attempt to explain the nature of the universe and the forces that shape it. The earliest investigations into phenomena such as light, motion, and gravity were carried…
Throughout most of history, there was little difference between philosophy and science. Philosophers, such as the ancient Greeks Plato and Aristotle, were trying to understand and explain the nature of…
While some scientists studied the heavens, others learned more about the building blocks of the universe. In the 1700s, they began to investigate the nature of air. This led to…
The important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public’s knowledge about the African continent. From her travels by boat to her studies of West…
World War II was raging across the Atlantic Ocean, but the United States was staying out of the war until a day that will live in infamy. On the morning…
A lighthearted history series that tackles the questions that children really ask.
