Trains are used across the world to transport goods and passengers. They can ride rails underground, move at high-speeds and travel between countries and can be powered by coal, diesel or electricity. Trains takes readers on a journey through history and across the world as they discover the wonder of the railway....

Every human being is different and yet we are made from the same building blocks. Beneath the skin\"s surface are bones, tissues, muscles and cells that work together to help us live, breathe, move and feel. The Human Body is an accessible introduction to the human body, from the tiny cells to the intricate organ systems....

Almost everything we do each day relies on electricity, but what is it and where does it come from? Electricity explores how electric currents appear in nature, from static to lightning bolts, and how these natural marvels inspired scientists to conduct experiments and find ways to harness power....

The increased warmth and long sunny days of summertime in the UK helps crops to grow, insects to thrive and animals to hunt. This book takes a closer look at ripening fruits, buzzing bees, summer storms and the solstice as the secrets of summer begin to appear in the world around us....

Explore the beauty of winter in this new edition of What to Look For in Winter. Despite the bare branches and long, dark nights, winter in the UK is a season full of life. The clear winter skies are filled with birds and the early morning frost reveals the tracks of nocturnal creatures....

Explore the beauty of spring in this new edition of What to Look For in Spring. The natural world wakes from the long winter\"s sleep. Buds, blossoms and butterflies appear, marking the arrival of the season of rebirth....

Explore the beauty of autumn in this new edition of What to Look For in Autumn. In the UK, autumn is a season of change and preparation. The air temperature starts to drop, trees change colour and the days get shorter....

Ten illustrators blast off into outer space to explore the mysteries of our solar system and the galaxies and stars beyond it....

This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions....