This extensive volume of Greek Myths is perfect for a family bookshelf, containing all of the best-known myths, told in a detailed and fresh way to alight the interest of any child or adult with an interest in the gods and heroes of Ancient Greece. Beautifully illustrated pages i...
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"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 Shakes...
Dudley Do-Right : Follow the hilarious exploits of the dedicated but hapless young Mountie as he struggles to outwit the evil Snidely Whiplash. Sgt. Bilko : Sgt. Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces. Instead of tr...
Romantic tales from the late Victorian high society of love and loss. These unfold from the country houses of England to the drawing rooms of New York, from the palazzos of Venice to the art studios of London. Scoundrels and schemers collide with ingénues and admirers in the ter...
When their father is suddenly taken away, Bobby, Peter and Phyllis must leave London for a simpler life in the country. They make new friends, discover the thrill of the railway and eventually uncover the mystery of their father's disappearance. An original and unabridged edition...
"How do spies create and crack codes? What hi-tech gadgets do they use and what do field agents and intelligence analysts actually do? This fascinating look at the shadowy world of espionage is illustrated with picture strip stories and colourful photographs. It's ideal for reluc...
"From innocent orphan Oliver and the cheeky Artful Dodger, to creepy bride Miss Havisham and old miser Scrooge - Dicken's characters are famous throughout the world. These brilliant adaptations of all his novels, with illustrations introducing the characters, make the perfect int...
Traces the history of fighter planes from the dogfights of World War I to the missions flown by modern stealth fighters.
Presents information on tanks, including the history of their development, what a tank crew does, and what tanks of the future may look like.
Animals that can kill - with sharp teeth, poisonous skin, venomous stings or crushing grips - are a source of endless fascination. This book offers an introduction to some of the most deadly. It features big cats, snakes, sharks, crocodiles, and some surprisingly lethal small ani...
Romantic tales from the late Victorian high society of love and loss. These unfold from the country houses of England to the drawing rooms of New York, from the palazzos of Venice to the art studios of London. Scoundrels and schemers collide with ingénues and admirers in the ter...
A classic of the sea, telling of the pursuit of Moby Dick, the white whale who defied capture.
"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...
This is a simple, accessible retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island' which remains faithful to the original text in its treatment of the story.
What is Artificial Intelligence? How is it used in everyday life? Can it really be used to programme robots? Readers can find the answers to these questions and much more in this easy to follow introduction to Artificial Intelligenc.