Graham, Ian

"Learn about the ways dirt and soil have been used by humans over the centuries, from cave paintings to crop farming, and the exciting prospects for dirt and soil we may see in the future."--Provided by publisher.

Discusses a number of electronic gadget designs from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Discusses a number of iconic building designs from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Discover the secrets of our solar systems, in this title you will take a closer look at the billions of stars and galaxies that fill our night sky.

Discover the secrets of our solar systems, in this title you will take a look at our nearest star, the Sun. Learn its importance to life on Earth.

Discover the secrets of our solar systems in this title, you will take a closer look at the flying rocks called asteroids, meteorites and comets.

"An introduction to the history and science of the Moon"--Provided by publisher.

"What is it like to witness a tsunami? This book looks at the Japanese and other tsunamis, 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.

From insects to elephants, bicycles to rockets, the extremes of weather, the natural world and space, Extreme Comparisons shows how they compare to each other in a variety of ways. Fascinating, up-to-date information details every subject clearly, and each spread features an object from the last,so some extreme and unlikely comparisons can be made.

Traces the development of aviation design and technology through the twentieth century, presenting historical facts and cutaway illustrations of such craft as war planes, balloons, and spacecraft.