Alex Woolf

"The year is 1585 in Tudor England and someone has stolen the duchess's necklace. It's up to the reader of this inventive book to find it and unmask the thief. Readers will play the role of detective while interrogating various people living and working in a nobleman's house. A kitchen maid, archer, musician, actor, and soldier all provide clues as well as absorbing information about what life was like back then. Illustrations and photographs also...

This book explores the science of architecture since ancient times, and examines the life cycle of a building, from design to demolition. It looks at the challenges faced by todays architects, including how to build in areas prone to natural disaster, and how to build sustainably, so that our structures don't end up damaging the planet.

"Introduces the reader the science of spacecraft"--

This book examines the culture of the United Kingdom through its history, geography, resources and future challenges.

This volume provides information on such topics as "How Crocodilians Move," and "What Crocodilians Eat" as well as highlighting specific creatures, including Nile crocodiles, freshwater crocodiles, and saltwater crocodiles. It also includes such interesting facts as "Crocodiles and alligators are more closely related to birds than they are to other reptiles."

Discusses some famous robbery cases and describes how these cases were solved using forensic science.

This book introduces democracy, a form of government that gives citizens a voice and considerable power to direct political matters locally, nationally, and internationally.

"What is it like to witness a meteor? This book looks at the Chelyabinsk Meteor and other asteroid strikes, using firsthand accounts to describe events and people's experiences, providing multiple perspectives from eyewitnesses, survivors, the emergency services, scientists, and the media"--Provided by publisher.