When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the circus animals must stagger to the shore of a small island. At first the townspeople view them with suspicion, but it's not long before locals and animals are sharing the island in harmony. When the greedy circus owner returns, the townsfolk and the circus refugee come up with a delightfully original way to outsmart the bloated blowhar…
In this title, transport is on the move and inventions such as the steam locomotive and the diving bell are just around the corner.
The book is packed with special features, including: informative text and a helpful timeline. Colourful illustrations and diagrams.'
In this title, the world of medicine is on the move and a host of medical marvels are just around the corner: Jenner's vaccine helps wipe out smallpox for ever; Lister's discovery of antiseptic knocks germs on the head once and for all and the invention of pacemakers sets many worn-out hearts beating again.
The human body is like an amazing machine, constantly working to keep us fit and healthy. Each system in the body has an important job to do. Without our reproductive system, we would not be born nor would we grow
Bercerita mulai tikus hingga mamut si gajah purba, dan dari kera yang berdiri tegak sampai yang pintar melukis dan mengenal bahasa, yakni manusia.'