Join Sally Ride on her journey aboard the Space Shuttle! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first female US astronaut in space, from her early life to using a robotic arm in space. Find out about other female astronauts and their achievements. Understand the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.
Join Chris Hadfield living on the International Space Station! This book examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, and how astronauts like Hadfield can live there. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.
Eyewitness Guides are best-selling, high-quality visual information books.This title is a valuable resource to students whether they need to know about peasants and priests or the life of soldiers and Kings.
Why did Adolf Hitler encourage attacks on Jews and their property, escalating Nazi Germany's anti-Semitic policies to new levels of brutality? This book looks at a momentous event from the build-up to World War II, showing how one of the world's most infamous leaders took a major step towards the events we now know as the Holocaust.
Book by Langley, Andrew, Bergin, Mark, Field, James, Donohoe, Bill
Marvel at the amazing health-giving properties of a dozen different herbal teas. And learn why tea from the pot tastes so much better. A rich brew of information and advice for all lovers of the leaf.
The titles in the "Mr Men Little Guides" series offer a dry, ironic and witty take on a range of subjects like DIY, food, fitness and management. In this book, Mr Mean gives his tips on management.
The perfect little book for all who love a dram or two.
The Oxford First Encyclopedia series is the ideal starting point for a child's early learning, now updated in these new editions. It takes young readers on a fascinating journey of discovery through the world of knowledge. The five books in the series - Animals and Plants, Earth and the Universe, My Body, People and Places and Science and Technology- have the answers to all a child's early questions about themselves and the world around them. Lively text and captions, lots of friendly, colourful pictures, and intriguing fact boxes make the books irresistible to young children. They will want to get involved with the text and pictures, to find out things for themselves, and to try the simple, fun activities.
"What is it like to witness a hurricane? This book looks at Hurricane Sandy and other major storms, using firsthand accounts to describe events and people's experiences, providing multiple perspectives from eyewitnesses, survivors, the emergency services, scientists, and the media."--Provided by publisher.