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,
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.
How did Jack the Ripper acquire his grisly name? Who "sold" the Eiffel Tower? How did D.B Copper pull off his audacious heist?
Spy satellites orbiting the moon. Space metals worth more than most countries’ GDP. People on Mars within the next ten years. This isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics.
Grab your cape and mask-there's on emergency on planet earth! our world needs urgent help, and you can save it! Under the guidance of eco-hero extraordinaire, Rhino ray, discover how you can come to the rescue. This practical, fun and creative book will inspire you to make a real difference, one small step at a time.
A stop guide to the brain science, language development, and phonemic awareness behind the science of reading.
Today, we are told, we are in the midst of a technological revolution: Artificial Intelligence. To understand what this might mean for our future, we have to look to the past.
What that smell? This puppy's nose is about to lead him on an adventure. Follow the clues to guess where he's headed next!