Clive Gifford
Author
Pub. Date
2021
Physical Desc
1 volume : illustrations ; 26 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Blast off into the cosmos with the latest title in the popular "How Things Work" series--books that reveal the inner workings of familiar places and vehicles. Featuring fantastic illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, this title explores the ultimate vehicles: spaceships--how they do what they do, what they're used for and their development through history. Spreads will look at how rockets blast off into space, how people were sent to the Moon...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"Are you mad about measurements, devoted to dates, or just generally fond of figures? Then use this incredible encyclopedia to uncover the stats behind every topic under the sun -- from the numbers of stars in the Universe to the amount of blood cells in your body" -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
95 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
This absorbing and surprising book measures and compares a huge variety of different subjects: the strongest animals, the biggest poopers and eaters, the amount of water in the oceans, the deadliest creatures and disasters, extreme journeys, altitudes and depths, the power of natural forces, and much, much more!
Author
Publisher
Carlton Books Ltd
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Looks at statistics for professional club and international soccer from around the world, looking at the most distinguished clubs and players from a broad sampling of leagues, as well as facts and figures from the FIFA World Cup.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Cars, Trains, Ships & Planes is a visual encyclopedia of every vehicle to zoom, sail, soar, float, or fly across the land, sea, and sky. Displaying more than 1,000 vehicles including classic cars, hybrids, race cars, sail boats, luxury cruise ships, BMX and dirt bikes, military tanks, steam locomotives, mountain trains, hot air balloons, fighter jets, International Space Station manned spacecraft and more, plus a glossary and index, this visual catalog...
47) Baseball
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
30 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to baseball, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This encyclopedia is the definitive guide to the world's most popular sport. From the sublime skills of Pele to the lifestyle of a professional soccer player, this gloriously illustrated book explores every aspect of the game. Freshly revised and updated, this is a world soccer book for the 2014 World Cup and beyond.
State of the art digital illustrations and stunning photographs bring to life all the key rules, tactics, set plays, and skills. As...
51) Soccer skills
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 39 cm
Language
English
Description
This absorbing and surprising book measures and compares a huge variety of different subjects including planes, trains, plants, trees, the sky , the se, animals, people, and much, much more!
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Euro 2024 edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations, color photographs ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Be part of the beautiful game! The Soccer Encyclopedia brings you all the latest information, stats, and facts from the world of soccer. Read about superstar players, from Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati to Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland. Follow your favorite teams in the NWSL, the MLS, and around the globe. And get the lowdown on the greatest tournaments and competitions, from the Copa America to the FIFA World Cup.
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First Sterling edition.
Physical Desc
93 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"Earth is an incredible and varied place, packed with a diverse array of people, landscapes, and creatures. Atlas of Oddities takes kids on a round-the-world adventure that will help them see our planet in a whole new light. Young travelers will visit every continent and learn about its history, capitals, monuments, festivals, and local flora and fauna. From Longyearbyen, where polar bears roam the streets, to the Elephant Polo Championship in Kathmandu,...
56) Mindmaster
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
120 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Imagine an arcade game that can read your mind, steal your thoughts, and from which you cannot escape.
57) Polar lands
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Everything you need to know about enormous icebergs, incredible expeditions, and cool polar critters is back into this fact-filled book" -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Lexile measure
IG 1190L
Physical Desc
143 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
How many times a day do you connect to the digital world? You text, tweet, stream songs, watch videos, and play games. But do you know how it all works? Leap inside to discover the technology behind the coolest gadgets and meet the people with the big ideas. Find out what robots are up to, how a video game is made, and how the internet affects your life."P. [4] of cover.
59) Land of giants
Author
Publisher
Welbeck Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the land of giants! Journey across forests, plains, and seas, from the depths of time to the modern day, to discover the colossal beasts that have roamed the Earth. Feast your eyes of fearsome dinosaurs, mighty mammoths, and the biggest lizard that ever lived. Uncover a beaver the size of a bear, a giant bird that towered ten feet tall, and a terrifying pterosaur that gobbled baby dinosaurs for breakfast!"--Page 4 of cover.