No one rules the streets of Gotham like Batman. His road vehicles are tricked out with rocket boosters, weaponry, and so much more. But Batman is a fictional superhero none of his gear is real, right? Think again Look inside to explore how the amazing features in the Batmobile and Batcycle are actually rooted in real world science and engineering.

In this book on the history of flight in Scotland you can: find out about the man who tried to fly off the wall at Stirling Castle and about Percy Pilcher and his fragile 'Bat' glider; be amazed at the story of Vincenzo Lunardi, and his balloon flight in 1785 from Edinburgh to Fife; see how aircraft are used in war, from the airships, and planes with open cock-pits, in World War I, to the Cold War V-bombers; read about UFOs in the 'Falkirk Triangle', the short-lived Rocket Post and much more; and check out how you can visit Concorde Alpha Alpha at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian, and the other flying machines there.

The Ultimate series is a worldwide success because it offers readers an intriguing close-up view of their subject with lots of opportunity for hands-on interaction with flaps, tabs, pop-ups, and more! What better subject than airplanes and airports, endlessly fascinating to children of all ages-from the detailed instruments of a Boeing 747 cockpit to the mysterious innards of a baggage carousel, The Ultimate Book of Airports delivers absorbing information and hours of fun. It's the perfect book to prepare young readers for a first flight!

Special Delivery: A Book's Journey Around the World is a beautifully illustrated guide following the journey of one book across the globe, from a printing press in a factory far, far away, over land and across the sea, to the hands of a young boy. With stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlen and gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the people, processes and vehicles involved in delivering the perfect gift! From factory workers and train drivers to container ship captains, post office workers and booksellers, children will be fascinated to find out how the very book they are holding in their hands made its way all around the world! Bonus non-fiction material includes three pages of fantastic fully illustrated special delivery facts to inspire and delight curious readers.

Climb aboard a fire-engine, sirens blaring! Help firefighters rescue children, grown-ups, and animals. Ride along in helicopters and put out fires in skyscrapers. Fly in planes to drop water on forest fires. Find out how humans discovered fire for the first time, and explore all the special clothing and equipment firefighters in different countries use to tackle fires today. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series - a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There are 8 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and make the pages come alive. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.

Elephants driving diggers? Gorillas on scooters?

A shark in the bath? A kangaroo ... on the loo?

Join in with the fun as an array of improbable creatures tries to be helpful (with hilarious consequences) in this laugh-out-loud picture book.

The brilliant follow-up to the bestselling You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus

Peter and Grandpa make a little electric loco from an old mobility scooter and bits of wood and metal from around the farm. With the aid of Grandpa's furnace, scrap iron is heated until it is white hot and liquid, then moulded into wheels. With a bit of wiring and paint, the engine is ready to go, but for how long? A "making" adventure with a twist for Peter and his Grandpa. Lots of technical information with 12 Watercolours by John Wardle. Age 6 to 12 years.

Railway fun isn't just limited to adventures during the hot summer months. There's always something to be done on the railway whatever the time of year. During the winter there are running repairs to be done and time for construction projects in the workshop. The children have lots of fun creating their SPLAT machine to help paint all the sleepers, while in the Spring as the days getting slightly longer and it's time for spring cleaning at the station and fixing up the track. As summer arrives more time is spent on the railway which they use to raise money for charity with a non stop train ride! Then in Autumn, pumpkins adorn the railway with a scary vision appearing during the spooky ghost train party - thanks to another of Peter's inventions!

An Observer Picture Book of the Year A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation of the bestselling Korean picture book. Accompanied by the constant, rumbling ba-dum ba-dum of its passage through the city, the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it welcomes and farewells people, and holds them - along with their joys, hopes, fears, and memories - in its embrace. Originally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (The Vegetarian), I Am the Subway vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities. '[S]ensitive, closely observed portraits.' -Publishers Weekly 'A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys.' -Kirkus Reviews '[B]eautiful and unusual.' -Youth Services Book Review 'Bewitching.' -Foreword Reviews 'A poetic tribute to Seoul and its people, I Am the Subway makes for an unforgettable journey.' -BookPage

_______________ The story of WWII starring the brilliant pilots you've never heard of... the women of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) who battled against the odds to get the air force's planes to the front lines. This coming-of-age tale is perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Michael Morpurgo and Hilary McKay. _______________ October, 1942. When twelve-year-old Billie is out exploring with her pet chicken, she sees a plane crash into a field and is left wondering if the pilot even survived. Determined to find out more, Billie finds a way into the ATA - a group of amazing pilots who defy the odds to get planes from the factories to the front lines - and her life changes for ever. Some of the pilots are men who are too old, or too injured for the air force. But many more are women. Intrepid, inspiring women who show Billie what she might grow up to become. With missions including ferrying turkeys over from Ireland and flying unfamiliar, broken planes, Billie is desperate to help. But piloting fighter planes could turn out to be more than she bargained for...

This charming concertina book follows the journey of a little ship on a voyage across the sea. Folding out to nearly 2.5 metres, children can look at all the different things the ship sees on its way, as it chugs past fishing vessels, a tanker and a humongous cruise ship, alongside leaping dolphins and shoals of flying fish, through the high, choppy waves of a lightning storm, and finally reaching its own little harbour. Playful text guides the journey, providing fun shared experience and conversation starter for parents and young children. The reverse side of the concertina features spot illustrations picked out from the main scene, with a more expansive information about each element, from ships to ocean life.

This ultimate train sticker book is great for children obsessed with railways and engines. With over 60 reusable stickers, children can learn about everything from early steam trains right up to Japanese bullet trains. Packed with fun facts and interesting information for budding engineers, children can expand their knowledge and get creative with this train activity book. Children can discover what a chaldron is, which world record the Mallard locomotive set, and when the French TGV trains were introduced. With stickers that can be reused and moved, the Train Ultimate Sticker Book is a perfect book for children aged 5 to 7 fascinated by this terrific transport.