Featuring more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the 1980s, the classic car book is a celebration of the most beautiful and pioneering cars produced since the birth of mass car-ownership. Meet the designers behind these amazing machines, and discover the history of the manufacturers that have brought them to life.
Lift the flaps and find out! From tiny egg to crawly caterpillar, to wonderful, fluttery butterfly, this fun-to-read picture book shows every life cycle stage.
What key battle turned the tide for the Allies?
Sometimes less really is more. This smart, powerful little guide simplifies the science of matter and energy, from light and sound to relativity and quantum mechanics.
How did Roman armies use infantry and cavalry? What links the rebellion against Spanish rule in Latin America with the French Revolution> Why was the Blitzkrieg so successful? How have drones revolutionized modern warfare? This book answers these questions and many more by explaining what happened and why, exploring the politics, tactics, and technologies behind each conflict.
Why do we need laws? What rights are protected by law? When was forensic evidence used in court? This book answers these questions and many more, exploring and explaining the laws and legal precedents, and religious, moral, and political codes that have shaped the world we live in,
How are illnesses diagnosed? What is cancer? Why are some pandemics are so deadly? This book answers these questions and many more, exploring and explaining the breakthroughs and discoveries that have shaped our modern-day understanding of medicine and help us protect and promote our health.
What is an element? How is plastic made from plants? Why do chemical react? Throughout history, scientists and philosophers have sought answers to big questions like these, and conducted experiments - often with explosive result.
Can social divisions ever be eradicated? What leads into a life of crime? And how has the internet transformed our relationships? Throughout history, humans have asked big questions about how we organized our societies - and sociologist have offered solutions that continue to shape our world.
There's a lot going on during the teenage years - and if you're looking for clear explanations and sensitive, non-patronizing advice, Growing Up is the perfect place to start