Discover how George Stephenson's dream of a steam-powered railway changed the world. Look inside a locomotive to understand how the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the railroads helped to shape the history of America. Read how the electric and diesel power provided more speed and efficiency, and take a glimpse into the future to see how trains keep transforming how we travel! DK Eyewitnes…
This is no ordinary book. This is everything you need to know about all kinds of reptiles, from colourful chameleons and the giant prehistoric snake, titanoboa.
Even though this book is about the Holocaust and Auschwitz there is a persistent, deliberate sense of censorship that haunts the narrative and stops us from truly experiencing the horrors of the concentration camp. This will either have one of two effects on the reader: either they will be attracted to this ‘lighter’ way of story-telling, or they will be completely put off by it. The sto…
Did you know that sharing can be magical? Sofia still doesn't know, and although she wants to play with her friends at the park, she is not sure about sharing her favorite toy. But just when she comes up with a great idea to solve her dilemma, an unexpected event complicates everything. Can Sofia and her Friends save the day? Join them in this fun, heartwarming and beautifully illustrated story…
Get ready to discover how giant machines work - from car transporters to dump trucks - with amazing illustrations, cutaway views, magnified insets and detailed photographs.