John Farndon

Explore the structures in your everyday life and around the world that exist because of engineering. Discover how the world's tallest building stays standing and more with full-color illustrations designed to keep young readers engaged and entertained while they learn.

Describes the skills and training needed to become a samurai, from combat training to lessons in reading, writing, and poetry, and provides information on living in a samurai castle. --Publisher

"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.

Motorcycles are made for speed but some get there louder and faster than others! You'll need your toughest gear to ride the turbo-charged MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K perhaps the most powerful (and expensive) road bike ever. Blow past speeds of 200 mph (320 km/h) with the Kawasaki Ninja of the Night. Ride the world's fastest production motorcycle, the Suzuki Hayabusa, and hit 188 to 194 mph (303 to 312 km/h). Hang on tight as detailed illustrations take...

Illustrated guide to the history and uses of rocks and minerals. Part of DK and Google's exciting family reference partnership, e.guides look at core topics from many angles, using facts, 3-D models, data boxes, charts, and more, bringing together the best of the Web with DK's outstanding reference books.

"Learn more about the destructive force of volcanoes through powerful images and stories. Clear text emphasizes scientific efforts to better understand how to prepare for volcanic eruptions, while appropriately high-impact visuals keep readers engaged"--Provided by publisher.

History is filled with stories of outbreaks of horrible diseases -- from malaria and smallpox to the Black Death and cholera. This book explores some of the most gruesome ailments. Readers will be enthralled by the history and science of terrible plagues and the bacteria, bugs, bad hygiene, and rats responsible.

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.

Explains how modern motor vehicles work, the mechanics of two- and four-stroke engines, and describes the special features of electric and solar-powered vehicles, Formula One racing cars, and high-speed trains.

Presents facts about earthquakes and tsunamis and describes the damage they cause.