Gifford, Clive

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.

Photographs and text provide an introduction to soccer, profiling the game's strongest players, describing the basic skills, and explaining the rules and regulations.

Discusses the history of the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Women's World Cup, each of which is held every four years, and covers hosts, stadiums, players, coaches, and winning teams.

A discussion of food and cooking in ancient Rome, providing information about the foods available to the people of Rome, looking at Roman kitchens and how different foods were prepared, and describing food-related celebrations. Includes recipes.