This book will guide you throught key events in world history, such as where the first Olympic games were held, what happened in each of the world wars, and how countries around the globe work with the United Nations. Find out about the origins of mankind more than 22 millions years ago, and understand the world we live in with up to date information. More than 2000 facts are aacompanied by hun…
Let the Stickmen take you on a very special jouney - inside you! See how everything works, from the top of your head to the tips of your toes: how you breathe, think and feel, run and jump, and fight off bugs. You'll find out that . your 20 metres of guts are the perfect food processor . your heart and brain are busy even when you're not! . your bony skeleton and its muscles make you super-s…
Follow in the footsteps of scientists, engineers and inventors on a journey of discovery spanning more than two millennia, from the great thinkers of ancient Greece to the modern microchip. Scientific breakthroughs are often the result of years of painstaking research, but a sudden, profound insight can sometimes provide the right solution.
Embark on a journey of discovery through our awesome world. Breathtaking photography and hundreds of astonishing facts reveal everything from epic migrations and spectacular natural wonders to mysterious ancient codes and gut-wrenching extreme sport.
Feed your imagination with this unique insight into the world of extremes. Dedicated to exploring only the explosive, extraordinary, and incredible, these adrenaline-packed pages reveal everything from speed machines and storm chasers to ferocious predators and super volcanoes. Discover a new way of looking at the world.