New Releases by Simon Adams

Explore the Earth''s core, climb the world''s highest peaks, and witness the dramatic eruptions of volcanoes. This enthralling introduction to one of the planet''s mightiest physical forces shows how volcanoes are formed, where they are found and how they have changed the face of the Earth. Spectacular cut-away illustrations, fact panels, and a lively, informative text will keep young Earth Scientists on the boil. A reference section at the back of the book includes an illustrated glossary and a comprehensive index.

A travel guide that focuses on the major sights of New York and includes color photographs, listings, and key facts.

The weather affects us all and can change suddenly and dramatically wherever you are in the world - up a mountain, out at sea or in a city centre. This introduction to the weather, seasons and climate covers topics from rain, snow and fog, to forecasting and the climate in crisis. It also features illustrations of types of cloud, climatic zones and the water cycles and dramatic facts about storms typhoons, twisters and giant hailstones.

Informatie in woord en beeld. Vanaf ca. 13 jaar.

A travel guide that focuses on the major sights of London and includes color photographs, listings, and key facts.

Met behulp van veel gekleurde illustraties worden in korte hoofdstukken de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog beschreven. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar.

La légende de ce transatlantique depuis sa construction jusqu''à son naufrage dans la nuit du 14 au 15 avril 1912.

Imagine a life without zip fasteners, vacuum cleaners, electric washing machines, traffic lights, jet planes, television, CD players, computers and antibiotics. It is hard to believe that less than 100 years ago, many of the things we now take for granted had not been invented.