From the 700s to the 1100s, longboats filled with fearsome Scandinavian warriors prowled the waters of Europe, launching raids and establishing new colonies. Packed with facts, maps, infographics and photos, this book provides a complete guide to the most feared invaders of the Middle Ages.
Rain or shine - the weather impacts on everything we do. What makes the wind blow? Or snow fall? And what happens when the weather goes WILD? Packed with facts, diagrams, infographics and photos, this is the perfect introduction to our planet's amazing wild weather. From dust devils to flying frogs and ...
'Every Dog Has Its Day' is a unique collection of extraordinary stories, feats and facts that will both inform and entertain. Written with a delightfully light touch, Max Cryer dispels some myths about dogs and confirms why they occupy such a special place in our lives.