John Farndon

Jump behind the wheel of the swiftest automobiles, both on and off the race track. Burn up the tarmac in cars that top 763 mph (1,228 km/h)! These streamlined supercars blast off the page in true-to-life illustrations alongside fascinating facts.

"Each spread of this high-energy book profiles a different plane and delves into records it has broken, stunts it has performed, and other amazing feats related to its speed"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of the oil industry, the ways in which oil is refined and processed, the uses of oil and oil products, the influence that the need for oil has on the world's current political situation, and the impact of oil byproducts on the environment.

The more people learn about their hardworking heart, breathtaking lungs, and brilliant brain, the more they marvel at the amazing machine that's called the human body. This beautiful book, teeming with astonishing information and eye-catching activities, takes young biologists on a journey into the human body. Each thought-provoking project is presented with easy-to-follow instructions, while accompanying facts and imaginative graphics allow readers...

It's the height of the Aztec Empire, and Ten Vulture is learning to become a priest-and a deadly warrior. Follow Ten Vulture on his adventures, but be warned: you'll need a courageous heart and a strong stomach!

This book explains how the Universe is made up, from stars and their systems to galaxies and globular clusters.

Earthquakes can destroy entire cities in mere minutes and send shock waves rippling around the world. These devastating quakes become even more deadly when followed by monster waves. Tsunamis may travel faster than a jet across thousands of miles of ocean. Once they reach the coast, these huge walls of water can wash away everything in their path in one fatal whoosh. No place on Earth is entirely safe from earthquakes. But the technology to detect...

How Does Your Heart Beat? Is one of four books in the Inquisitive kids guide to the human body series. How Does Your Heart Beat? Is a fantastic introduction to the incredible ways that our body keeps us alive. The respiratory, circulatory, and immune systems are explained through hilarious, colorful illustrations and an engaging question and answer format, designed to appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Packed with plenty of giggle-worthy...

How does a giant cruise ship stay upright? Just how big is an aircraft carrier? How are submarines powered? Join the Stickmen for a close look at how watercraft work. But be careful-you might find yourself in deep water!

Discover the plagues of the past-rotting skin, dissolving lungs, and sinister swelling. Learn the history of these killer diseases and the doctors who discovered their causes. Being sick is horrible-but it used to be worse!