The book contains nine short stories dealing with different aspects of life during World War I.

World War I includes the stories of flying aces such as the 'Red Baron', the story of Lawrence of Arabia and the stories of brave doctors and nurses such as Edith Cavell in German occupied Belgium.

Complete with glossary, further reading section and index.

The book contains nine short stories dealing with different aspects of life during World War II.

Included is the remarkable survival story of future US President J F Kennedy, the story of the dambusters and a plotted assassination attempt on Hitler.

Complete with glossary, further reading section and index.

From board maintenance and ollies to vert skating and grinds, Skateboarding uses bite-sized instructions and killer original photography to introduce kids to the action-packed world of skateboarding.

Skateboarding includes tips and techniques for both beginners and experts. This eBook also features shots of professional skaters and info on the history of skating, plus important safety information throughout.

An action-packed celebration of the world of trucks, this guide presents the fastest, loudest, most powerful, most expensive, and most outrageous trucks ever to hit the road.

In addition to featuring pick-up trucks, military trucks, tankers, desert racers, monster trucks, and more, Super Trucks also tells amazing human-interest stories. Readers will take a trip with a long-distance trucker, find out what it's like to be a life-saving paramedic in an ambulance zooming to the scene of an emergency, and discover how much it costs Dekotora owners to add bling to their lit-up trucks.

From the earliest times people have been driven by a desire to communicate, share experiences and entertain. Begining with simple smoke signals and ending with the latest telepathic implants media charts the fascinating story of how information is passed on.This book tells how the first alphabets led to the birth of the written word and eventually to printed books. In this century television has given us a window on the world and newspapers have kept us up-to-date with today's events. Now the digital revolution sends our messages across the world in a matter of minutes and the Internet provides instant access to vast amounts of information. All these media transmit information so fast that the world is becoming a global village. Written by Cliff Gifford, science writer and author of many children's books this is a unique and exciting history of the world's media.

What is the name of the first book in the Famous Five series?

Who is NOT a member of the Five: Julian, Nora or Anne?

What does George's father do for a living?

So you've read the books, maybe more than once, but how much do you really know about the adventures of the Famous Five? Revisit their best moments and meet all your favourite characters again in this brilliant quiz book.

Buckle your seat belt and get ready for an action-packed race through the world of automobiles! Car Crazy is an exhilarating celebration of the motor vehicle in all its weird and wonderful glory. Prepare to be dazzled by the fastest, the loudest, the most beautiful, the most powerful, the most expensive, and the most outrageous vehicles ever to hit the tarmac. More than just a beautiful book of pictures and facts, Car Crazy also tells the amazing human-interest stories behind the greatest racing drivers and stuntmen. Marvel at the death-defying bravery of Evel Knievel and Ayrton Senna and find out how scientists and designers changed the shape of the car forever in their quest for perfect aerodynamics.

Precaución ¡Súper aterrador! ¡Léelo si te atreves!

Un divertido y escalofriante recuento de la muerte, la enfermedad y la destrucción a lo largo de la historia de la humanidad.

Este libro te llevará en un emocionante recorrido a través de algunos de los pasajes más aterradores de la humanidad. Está lleno de datos fascinantes acerca de ejecuciones fallidas, monarcas matones, asesinos en serie y plagas que han acabado con miles de personas. Es terriblemente mortal, pero perversamente entretenido y divertido.

In which play would you find the characters, Bottom, Quince, Puck and Titania?

How many of Shakespeare's history plays featured a King called Henry in their title?

Does Juliet die by poison, stabbing herself or throwing herself off of a balcony?

So you've read Shakespeare's plays, maybe seen them performed. Now you can test whether you really know about his plays and his extraordinary life.

There are quizzes on Shakespeare's life and times including questions on plays and theatres of the time; the 15 most popular plays each has a dedicated quiz; there are 5 additional quizzes covering Shakespeare's remaining works - Poems & Sonnets/ Histories/ Tragedies/ Comedies/ Romances.

Have you been inspired by the 2012 Olympics? Sporting Skills: Athletics is a step by step guide to your favourite athletic disciplines, from sprinting, running and jumping to throwing the javelin, shot put, discus and other events. Take your game to the next level!

Out Of This World is jam-packed with everything children need to know about space - from facts and statistics to real-life adventures. Boys and girls can find their way around the solar system, learn if aliens really could exist and discover the origins of the universe.

Shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2012!

So you think you all about the Olympics? Have a go at these:

Which country's population was granted a day's holiday when its men's football team won gold at the 2000 Olympics?

At the 2012 games, only two stadiums used for the football events are Premier League grounds. Can you name both?

Name one of the three sports that George Eyser, a man with a wooden leg, won at the 1904 Olympics.

Whether you want to test your knowledge or are keen to learn more about the biggest sporting event EVER, here are over 1000 Olympic teasers that cover everything from the history of the games and sports knowledge to weird and wonderful trivia that will put even gold medallists to the test and will make sure that you're ready for this summer's Olympics!