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Killer Energy
Nick Arnold - 2002
This book provides details, such as why going to the loo in space can freeze your pee and which liguid chemical is used to preserve pets, as well as you can find out how your body turns stodgy school dinners into energy.
Crashing Computers
Michael Coleman - 1999
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The Gobsmacking Galaxy
Kjartan Poskitt - 1997
Then our galaxy was hurtling through space at the speed of light, along with billions and billions of other planets, stars, satellites, meteors, comets, asteroids, meteorites and goodness only knows what else. This gob-smacking guide gives you mind-boggling information about our galaxy...and beyond. Jump up and down with excitement as you're whisked away on a grand tour of the solar system, where you'll go skiing on Mars and meet the sad creature from Pluto. Gasp at some incredible facts about red giants, white dwarves and supernovas. Plus...find out what happens when a bloke called Sid gets too close to a black hole.
Spartacus And His Glorious Gladiators
Toby Brown - 2004
He is dead famous for: being quite a good gladiator; giving the Romans the run-around; and, looking an awful lot like Kirk Douglas. But have you heard that Spartacus: fought for the Romans as well as against them. This title presents the inside story in Spartacus' secret diary.
Mind-Blowing Music
Michael Cox - 1997
This book includes information on superstars such as Elvis, cool classical megastars such as Mozart, and mega pop legends such as The Beatles and Oasis.
Groovy Movies
Martin Oliver - 1998
Go behind the scenes with this star-studded guide to the movie industry, meet anxious actors and dastardly directors, get animated by an A-Z of cartoon capers and see if the groovy movie screen test gets you on the road to stardom.
Evolve or Die
Phil Gates - 1999
This reference book is filled with weird and wonderful facts about survival and extinction. Go back millions of years to find out about insects as big as birds and fish with teeth, why you could be related to a chimp, and which incredible creatures are still being discovered....
Dreadful Diary (Horrible Histories)
Terry Deary - 1996
It can be used in any year, and has space for the reader to fill in their own important dates. Whichever day the reader chooses, it is the anniversary of some horrible, disgusting or plain wierd fact.
Albert Einstein and His Inflatable Universe
Mike Goldsmith - 2001
He is possibly the brainiest scientist in history—and the battiest! But did you know that Al's life was almost as wild as his hair? Not only was an unruly young Al expelled from school, but he was spied on by the Nazis and the FBI. And after he died, he had his brain removed.
The Adventures of Paddington
Michael Bond - 1958
The Adventures of Paddington is a special edition which contains the first two books of stories about him: A Bear Called Paddington and More About Paddington.
Elizabeth I and Her Conquests
Margaret Simpson - 2001
But have you heard that she was a right raver on the dance floor, locked up ladies for getting married, and fell in love with a frog? Get the inside story in another issue of "Dead Famous".
Henry the VIII and His Chopping Block
Alan MacDonald - 1999
"Off with his head!" This clever biography showcases Henry's early life as a young prince, his turbulent years as king, and the stories of his unfortunate victims.
The Monster Story-Teller
Jacqueline Wilson - 1997
The monster whizzes her off in his mini flying saurcer for some MONSTER FUN. Now Natalie really has some monster stories to tell.An exciting and funny adventure from the award-winning author of THE DINOSAUR'S PACKED LUNCH.
Roald Dahl and His Chocolate Factory
Andrew Donkin - 2002
But did you know that Roald was a fighter pilot, and a spy in the Second World War? This book contains things you wanted to know about the man with the chocolate factory.
Funny Kid #1: Funny Kid for President
Matt Stanton - 2017
Armstrong. But then, the most unexpected thing happens—the school principal, Mrs. Sniggles, suggests Max run for class president.Max isn’t the only kid on the ballot, however. His archenemy, Abby Purcell, is also up for election—and she’s out to defeat him at all costs. To win, Max is going to need the 24/7 help of his best friend, Hugo, and he’s going to have to run the campaign of a lifetime.Max may not be the smartest or fastest kid, or the handsomest, but he just might be the funniest kid you’ll ever meet—and it’s this talent that could turn him from underdog to top dog. Max for President!Matt Stanton brings his veteran children’s book chops to this hilarious new series, perfect for early middle grade readers looking for side-splitting laughs!