Who ere the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about life in ancient Egypt. Egyptians is part of an exciting series of books with easy reading text.

Did you know that the Vikings were both terrifying raiders and brave explorers? In this fascinating book you can find out what it was like to be a Viking, and learn about Viking homes, feasts, boats, gods and much more. Vikings is part of an exciting series of books with easy reading text.

A simple, illustrated description of the human body.

This book describes the ancient Greeks and their way of life, including their belief in gods, their battles, and their Olympic games.

"Racehorses are fast, strong Thoroughbreds. Some race in short, speedy sprints, while others leap over high fences and deep ditches in exciting steeplechases. Racehorses tells you all about these thrilling horses. It describes the different types of racehorces and shows them in action. It also explains the different events that racehorces compete in, including some of the world's most famous horse-racing events."--

Did you know that the fastest vehicle ever to run on rails (at over 6,000 miles per hour) was rocket powered and driverless? Take a look at the world's most impressive locomotives and learn fun facts, about the fastest, oldest and most luxurious trains ever built. Take a journey through the history of trains, from the early giants of steam to the latest bullet-shaped speed machines. Visit the Quicklinks Web site and look at videos of old American...

Answers questions such as 'What is the sun made of?" and "How did astronauts get to the moon?" plus others on what's out in space. What is the Sun made of? How did astronauts get to the Moon and what did they find there? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about what's out in space. Sun, Moon and stars is part of an exciting new series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own. The easy-to-read text has been specially...

"Describes the characteristics of Kanagroos and their life and habitat"--

"Easy-to-follow instructions explain how to find hidden cards, reveal four aces in a row, make a chosen card jump out of the pack and much, much more."--Cover [p. 4].