Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet.Now, in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks, photographs, terrain models, and maps are combined to capture the power of landscapes and natural events and show their hidden sides, explaining, for example, how an earthquake is triggered and how burning fossil fuels is d...

DK’s best-selling richly illustrated encyclopedia series explores the wonderful world of transport.Knowledge Encyclopedia: Transport! uses incredibly detailed 3D illustrations to show children aged 9+ everything they need to know about how vehicles work.Children will find themselves totally absorbed in complex subjects with the Knowledge Encyclopedia series, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, vivid photographs, and s...

The Super Ball Girls successfully thwart Sara’s plans—one of sowing the seeds for a multiplication pandemic! But at the same time, Oka leaves Ichi's side…and the Girls are seized by the government, who is holding Ichi hostage and using him as bait! And the one who appears before the Super Ball Girls is the ruthless and coldhearted Satsuki, who has one message for them—“Become a hero who can save this country!”

Shinichi (in the body of Ichigo) and Ichigo (in the body of Shinichi) headed out on a double date with Yuuto and Rino. While keeping watch over Rino, Ichigo entered the hotel district, but Da Second Sonz also appear there and start a fight. Gang member Yajirou corners Ichigo, but in that instant the body-swap reverted?!

How much technology have you taken for granted today?It is human nature to make things and to apply knowledge in ingenious ways to survive and to make life easier. From renewable energy to entertainment streaming and electric vehicles to gene-editing, technology shapes our world.The Technology Book is a guided tour to the technology of the modern world. Individual entries uncover the stories behind the most important technological breakthroughs, th...

This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future.From simple machines to modern-day marvels, you'll follow incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics charts the evolution of science year by year, centur...

Explore cross-sections of 20 real-world buildings, vehicles, and machines—all built in Minecraft!Ever wondered where the crew sleeps on a jumbo jet or how beasts were unleashed at the Colosseum? Peel away the blocks to venture below deck on a massive galleon, peek inside the Empire State Building, dig deep into an underground city, and much more.Zoom in on curious details, discover fascinating real-world facts, and master Minecraft building tricks to recrea...

Have you ever wondered why you sweat in the heat, or what happens when you swallow your food? Discover the complex systems that work together to make you, you in this fun and fact-filled guide.Your body is a powerhouse of muscles, bones, blood vessels, organs and nerves that work together non-stop to keep you alive.Explore how your body works from head to toe with eye-popping visuals and fascinating facts that reveal the function of your muscles, s...

Witness the rise and fall of ancient empires and forgotten cultures, and their epic stories with this unique map-led history.From Mesopotamia’s thriving trade hubs to the spectacular cities of the Inca, such as Machu Picchu, Civilizations Map By Map charts the rise and fall of more than 90 pioneering early societies. A combination of specially commissioned story-telling maps and contemporary examples offer a window into the pivotal events, key innovations,...

From the common frog and toad to the fire salamander and legless caecilian, take a close-up look at the amazing amphibians that live on our planet.Eyewitness Amphibian is the ultimate children's guide to these cold-blooded vertebrates. Learn about the history of amphibians, where they live, their exceptional camouflage techniques, and how some amphibians transform from a tadpole to an adult. See a frog leap and catch its prey, find out which toad s...

This book explores the anti‑fascist novel in Britain: its origins in activists’ experience, its solutions to questions of how to organise.Some of the works Renton discusses are classics of twentieth‑century literature including Muriel Spark’s The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the Day and Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia. Some are or were best‑sellers – including Len Deighton’s SS‑GB. The novels share certain th...

The world’s favourite pocket travel guidesPerfect for a city break or short stay, Top 10 Italian Lakes is your essential Italian Lakes travel guide. Top 10 lists showcase the lakes’ highlights, so you can spend less time researching and more time exploring. It’s compact and easy to carry, too, and filled with expert tips and clear maps to guide you on the go.Inside this Italian Lakes guide book you’ll find:- Top 10 lists covering the must-se...