John Farndon

Profiles rocks, minerals, and plant and animal fossils, with in-depth descriptions of their qualities and properties, an introduction to how rocks and fossils form, and how they are classified.

Describes the history of the oil industry, the ways in which oil is refined and processed, the uses of oil and oil products, the influence that the need for oil has on the world's current political situation, and the impact of oil byproducts on the environment.

An introduction to the vast universe, explaining what stars are and how they are born, discussing galaxies, dark matter, and black holes, and looking at the levels of stars and galaxies that exist across the universe.

Motorcycles are made for speed but some get there louder and faster than others! You'll need your toughest gear to ride the turbo-charged MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K perhaps the most powerful (and expensive) road bike ever. Blow past speeds of 200 mph (320 km/h) with the Kawasaki Ninja of the Night. Ride the world's fastest production motorcycle, the Suzuki Hayabusa, and hit 188 to 194 mph (303 to 312 km/h). Hang on tight as detailed illustrations take...

Are you ready to take off with the world's fastest supersonic aircraft? Strap yourself in for a trip in the MiG-25 Foxbat interceptor and clock up to 2,100 mph (3,380 kmh/h)! Soar in the NAA X-15 rocket plane, which set a record of 4,520 mph (7,274 km/h) in 1967! Hop into the world's fastest jet, the NASA Hyper X-43 scramjet, but hang on it has the potential to go 7,000 mph (11,265 km/h)! Detailed illustrations put you in the cockpits of these mighty,...

It's 1718 and Jamie Flynn has been snatched from the docks to join Blackbeard's crew of the fearsome pirates. Join him on board, but make sure you have strong sea legs and nerves to live like a Caribbean pirate!

At the age of five, Takeshi enters a samurai's castle to train as a noble fighter. Join him in action by taking on the samurai's "way of the warrior" lifestyle-but remember that honor can be more important than life.

"How do chimpanzees know how to use tools? What makes a dog so loyal? Get to know more about these land-based animals and learn about their unique survival skills."--

"Your body can do all sorts of amazing things. Have you ever wondered how you can move, or what holds everying in your body together? Get to know your muscles, bones, skin and much more in this fantastic introduction to the human body"--Publisher's description.

Unlock the secrets and rituals of how to prepare for the afterlife in Ancient Egypt more than three thousand years ago. But make sure to keep safe by using spells from the Book of the Dead!