Gifford, Clive

"Introduces readers to basic computer game design. Content covers key game features including game assets, such as characters, obstacles, and tools. Readers also learn about the types of code used for different actions including keeping score and changing difficulty levels"--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to women's and men's gymnastics events held at the summer Olympics, including the floor exercise, vault, balance beam, parallel bars, and more. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic gymnasts"--Provided by publisher.

". . . young readers travel through history and around the world to find out everything they ever wanted to know about trains"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of a variety of science concepts, covering topics related to biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and astronomy.

"Explore[s] the busy world of airports. [Readers are invited to] peek inside the bustling terminal building, hop aboard a jumbo jet, climb the control tower and much more"--Back cover.

Introduces children to basketball, discussing where and how the game is played, the equipment that is used, the best training methods, and the most effective ways to improve technique and skill.

Introduces children to the people, places, history, and culture of Africa.

Discusses and displays various types of vehicles including race cars, hot rods, monster trucks, motorcycles and other cars, both new and historical.

Presents the stories of ten explorers whose discoveries influenced the course of world events, and shows how these pioneers were linked even though their adventures occurred at different points in history.

Illustrations and text profile the lives of ten significant kings and queens throughout history, and features information on Hatshepsut, Alexander the Great, Charlemagne, Henry VIII, Charles V, Suleiman the Magnificent, Elizabeth I, Louis XIV, Frederick the Great, and Catherine the Great. Presented in Spanish.