Andrew Langley

More than 75 million people fought in World War II — nearly all of them men. Who was going to produce the weapons and the food, and do countless other vital jobs? The answer was women. Millions stepped forward to take on work they had rarely done before, such as fighting fires, ploughing fields and cracking codes. These are the stories of four trailblazers who achieved amazing things in difficult circumstances: Anne-Marie Walters became a secret...

Over the last 400 years, telescope technology has come a long way. From dying stars to burping black holes, take a look at the most exciting discoveries in deep space.

Join Sally Ride on her journey aboard the Space Shuttle! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first female US astronaut in space, from her early life to using a robotic arm in space. Find out about other female astronauts and their achievements. Understand the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

Describes, in brief text and illustrations, how the inhabitants of a medieval castle prepared for war and endured a siege.

Describes the life and expeditions of the Norwegian explorer who first reached the South Pole.

Photographs and text provide information about diggers, explaining what they are, looking at different types of diggers, and discussing how they are used.