Woolf, Alex

"Introduces an alternative 19th century of fantastical, coal-powered robots, aerial steam carriages, floating cities, giant mechanical birds and a new kind of secret agent"--Dust jacket.

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe the history of soap and why it is important.

Follow a traveller's journey through the African rainforest and learn about the unusual animals and plants, peoples, landscape, climate and industry. Find out how to survive on your journey when you meet poisonous insects, venomous snakes and learn how to build a shelter and makeshift campfire! Ages 8+.

"Describes what life would be like without poop."--Provided by publisher.

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe how vegetables were developed and discusses their benefits to humans and the environment.

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe the history of money and the importance of it.

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe the history of soap and why it is important.

Looks at how technology and science has impacted history and archaeology, discussing dating techniques, finding historical remains and more.