Great Britain can be accused of many things; a proliferation of queuing, a fondness of the demon drink; but it's not without more than its fair share of important historical and modern people. 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' looks at a myriad brillliant Britons and their influence on the world. The book features a short potted history of each person, detailing their acheivements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way....

Think You Know Who Your Friends Are? Think again... From Mata Hari to D. B. Cooper, history is littered with people pretending to be someone else. Some go undetected for years, cultivating their false identities so skillfully, even their spouses don't know. Other frauds go up in flames after one misstep. The Ultimate Book of Impostors presents the astonishing true stories behind over one hundred of the craziest and funniest phonies in history, including:...

You don't have to be an aerospace engineer to know about the remarkable scientific forces at work in our universe. You don't even have to leave the planet. This noteworthy book offers otherworldly adventures through hand-on activities and an awesome colorful design. Compelling projects help reinforce essential space-science information such as data about our solar system and the theory behind the Big Bang. Stunning artwork, humorous cartoons, and...

"... a non-stop action ride that grabs the reader, not letting go. Declan McIver is up there with Gabriel Allon and Mitch Rapp as a prime example of the political thriller genre! ~ Tammy @ Rabid Readers Book ReviewsYears after having been trained by elite Russian Special Forces, former IRA assassin Declan McIver has finally escaped Northern Ireland and reached the United States. But life in America as an illegal immigrant isn't easy and McIver's only...

An unfamiliar noise stops shoppers in their tracks: cars and a truck are crashing into each other. Fortunately no-one is hurt seriously, but what has caused the accident? This book looks at the topics of forces and motion to explain about speed, acceleration, friction, and momentum. It shows how investigators can use their knowledge of science and technology to sift through the evidence to determine the cause of the crash.

Step #1: Dress up as your crush's superhero to impress him. Check. Step #2: Fight off the bullies who have been plaguing the school. Check. Step #3: Get drawn into a plot to bring back the city's notorious villain and - wait, what? Yup. That just happened. And sometimes Macy Davis still can't believe it. On Macy's list of things to do, taking on a new crime syndicate wasn't at the top. Patrolling the city as Stellar, balancing crime-fighting with...

Illustrations and text explain what racing cars are, how they are used, and how they work.

The World Faiths series explores the major religions of our world today. Each title looks first at one person's experience, and then examines the facts, arguments, and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world.

"Dump Trucks and Other Big Machines is a bright, fun book about large machines including an introduction to them as well as the distinction between different types of big machines. The book includes an activity section with questions for additional learning and comprehension"--