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...

Join Chris Hadfield living on the International Space Station! This book examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, and how astronauts like Hadfield can live there. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

"In the vastness of space, countless planets exist. Scientists are actively studying as many of them as they can. How many could support life as Earth does? And what other wonderful worlds will our technology find?"--

An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.

An introduction to life in the Middle Ages--the period between the Classical Age of ancient Greece and Rome and the Renaissance.

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

An overview of the photography, inventions, art, government, religion, and daily life of the Renaissance.