Stewart Ross

Describes how the Japanese city of Hiroshima became the target of the world's first nuclear attack, explaining the development of the atmomic bomb, the nuclear arms race that followed, and the city's legacy as a peace memorial.

"In this whale of a tale, three loveable narwhals -- Spike, Spiral, and Stubby -- discover a sunken pirate ship, and have the ingenious idea of using the wreck to build their new homes. Little do they know that the big, bad shark has spotted them--and he is very hungry. Now they are out of their depth, locked in a battle of wits with the munching, crunching villain! This twisted spin on a traditional tale is packed with fun, mayhem, and wacky illustrations"--back...

A comprehensive collection of fun facts about the origins of pretty much everything, from windows to washing machines to websites. This fact-packed collection recounts the origins, invention, and discovery of just about everything, from the big bang to driverless cars. With sections covering topics such as the arts, sports, weapons, buildings, medicine, food, and many more, you can find out intriguing answers to questions like: What material was...

When the wicked Star Queen shipwrecks her daughter, Snow White, on a remote forest planet, the plucky princess uses her engineering know-how to rebuild her ruined spacecraft into robot helpers! Can she and her mechanical friends find a way to defeat the Star Queen once and for all?

Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional story is packed with fun, humour, and energy. Long ago, in ancient Japan, two ninja warriors had everything they wanted in life, except for a child. So they decided to bake one! Out of the oven leaped a speedy, sneaky, and brave Ninjabread Man... who went on to cause absolute chaos! This hilarious tale will be sure to thrill readers aged 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Twisted Fairy...

If the news about Harry, William, Kate, Meghan, and the rest of the British royals has you wondering about how this latest generation of princes, princesses, dukes, and duchesses got their start, you're not alone. Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey through the life of Great Britain's longest-serving monarch. You'll find revealing stories about Queen Elizabeth II's family background, her childhood, early ascension to...

An illustrated collection of information, both fact and fiction, about the cowboys who helped to settle the West.

Introduces spies and traitors throughout history, as well as their tools and technology.

Valiant champions or vagrant vandals? The true story of the mounted warrior from the Knights of King Arthur to the rough-riding soldiers of the U.S. cavalry.--Cover.