Ages 7 to 14 years. The last century has been an incredible age of space exploration tremendously expanding our knowledge of the universe. This book chronicles both the brave and adventurous space missions throughout history that have ended in disaster in their quest to further our knowledge as wel[...]
Ages 8 to 14 years. This fascinating new book reveals how Amundsen's years of arctic training, expert dog-handling skills, and luck in finding a quicker route, allowed him to reach the South Pole more than a month before his closest rivals.[...]
Ages 8 to 14 years. Discover the rich history of this orchid bean used in such products as candy, ice cream, soft drinks, medicines, and yes, even chocolate! Follow the vanilla bean's journey from its discovery by the ancient civilisations of Mexico, to Europe where its flavourful secrets remained [...]