Henry Brook
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Description
"Who were the original Commandos? How do ordinary soldiers become Special Forces? How do troops communicate without speaking? What's the difference between HALO and HAHO? Meet the best of the best, the elite soldiers who have been through the toughest training on earth, ready to take on missions in any climate, against any enemy with no fear"--P. [4] of cover.
5) Drones
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"Where can drones fly that no human would dare? Why do engineers turn to nature to design new flying machines? Could a drone space rover reveal the secrets of distant planets? How can a fire rescue drone save lives? Fast, agile and cheap to build, drones offer all the benefits of flight with no risk to any pilot. Already vital tools for the world's armed forces, drones in our towns and cities could transform the way we live, work, and play." -- Back...
8) Spying
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Description
"What special skills does a spy need? How do spies create and crack codes? What types of gadgets do secret agents use? What's the difference between the CIA and the FBI? Find out about the control officers, field agents, and intelligence analysts fighting a secret war to protect their countries from threats around the globe"--P. [4] of cover.
9) Don Quixote
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Description
The eccentric and noble Don Quixote travels the landscape with his sidekick, Sancho Panza, fighting for virtue and justice.
11) Survival
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
Explore amazing true survival stories of people stranded alone in the wildest places on Earth, and find out simple survival techniques.
12) Tanks
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Presents infomation on tanks, including the history of their development, what a tank crew does, and what tanks of the future may look like.
13) Warships
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Description
This title covers a vast range of warships from ancient triremes to present day destroyers, aircraft carriers and stealth corvettes. Cutaway illustrations reveal the inner workings of warship engines and weaponry.
16) Deadly animals
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
From tropical sharks to tiny insects with lethal bites, deadly animals can be found in every region of the globe. This book uncovers the incredible poisons, weapons and senses that make some animals natural born killers.
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Description
The two world wars of 1914 -1918 and 1939 -1945 cast a malevolent shadow over the entire 20th Century. This book takes you through the story of both conflicts, from the soldiers' terrifying experiences of the trenches in the First War, to the huge battles and bombing of cities in the second. Stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps, this is an accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the most...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"From Romeo and Juliet's star-crossed love, to the dark ambitions of Macbeth, the characters from Shakespeare's plays are famous throughout the world. This collection of stories from all the plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare." -- Back cover.
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