Clive Gifford
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Take a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet's most incredible landmarks and monuments - inside and out. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal to Sydney Opera House, you'll discover the secrets of these iconic structures, learn about their history and find out why they have become 'wonders' of the world.
4) Honda
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
"Describes in detail the differences between 6 popular models of Honda motorcycles, including statistics for each model and a brief history of the Italian company Honda"--Provided by publisher.
6) Eye benders
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"This book of weird and wild optical illusions is jam-packed with: mad moving shapes; wacky 3D trickery; cool color puzzlers; freaky invisible faces; and lots of other impossible images that will blow your mind! But the fun doesn't end there, you'll also get a look at the biology behind your eyes and brain to learn how optical illusions happen and why you can't always believe what you see"--P.[4] of the cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This book is backward! It starts at the end, ends at the beginning, and travels back in history to show you what life was like before major inventions and discoveries. Step into a time before smartphones, television, cars, or even the toilet; then learn about the major invention or discovery that changed the world.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive look at the life of one the greatest sports superstars of the 20th Century, Muhammad Ali--boxer, anti-Vietnam War activist, civil rights campaigner, advocate for Parkinson's sufferers, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From a humble upbringing in segregated Louisville, Kentucky, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. went on to become Muhammad Ali, Olympic gold medalist, three-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world, and...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Discover the biggest creatures to have roamed the Earth, past and present, from the outright biggest - such as the colossal blue whale and the dinosaur Argentinosaurus "Even the most enthusiastic animal or dinosaur fan will find much new to wonder about in this well-illustrated informational book about weird and wonderful big beasts. Divided into three major sections- 'Forests and Plains,' 'Rivers and Seas,' and 'Giants of Today'-.A solid purchase...
10) Bugs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Learn all about the world's longest, loudest and most lethal bugs.
Author
Language
English
Description
In the ancient world, philosopher Archimedes designed new machines for farming. During the Renaissance, artist Leonardo da Vinci sketched his ideas for wondrous flying machines. Scientist James Watt provided ideas that would power the Industrial Revolution, while American inventor Thomas Edison patented more than 1000 inventions that would shape modern life, including the movie camera and the electric light bulb. Today's inventors still explore ideas...
13) Gymnastics
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to women's and men's gymnastics events held at the summer Olympics, including the floor exercise, vault, balance beam, parallel bars, and more. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic gymnasts"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"An introduction to a variety of swimming and diving sports the summer Olympics, including lap races, open water races, diving, and synchronized swimming. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic athletes in each sport"--Provided by publisher.
19) Motorbikes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"This fast-moving book about motorbikes uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the motor, tires, going fast and slow, steering and countersteering, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Everyone smells! The sense of smell plays a crucial part in survival, communication, and taste, and is the basis of a multi-billion-dollar industry. But, despite all this, it's the sense we often know least about. This hilarious and fact-packed book puts that right. Find out everything you could ever want to know about stinks, whiffs, and pongs, from the fruit so pungent it's banned from public transport to the top-secret military program developing...