Young children need plenty of practice in pen-control - an essential skill they must learn before starting to form letters and numbers. This fun book is full of airportthemed activities, encouraging children to join dots, spot differences, solve mazes, match objects and trace dotted lines with the special pen provided, then wipe clean and repeat.

This book comes with 10 easy-to-do experiments and 230 exciting pictures. All aboard for a journey into the history and technology of rail travel! It covers everything from the 'iron horses' of the Wild West and Stephenson's Rocket to the luxurious Orient Express and today's high-speed vehicles. Step-by-step projects look at the technology behind trains - learn about forces and motion, build a bridge, construct a tunnel, and even make your own model locomotive and railway track. Stunning photographs and detailed illustrations evoke the spirit of train travel. Railways revolutionized the day-to-day lives of ordinary people around the world. This book charts the development of trains, from the early horse-drawn wagons used in mines and the first steam locomotives to the comfort and convenience of modern, streamlined passenger trains. Discover how the first underground railways were designed and constructed, and explore the latest high-tech designs. This book is a treasure trove of information for the young railway enthusiast and is ideal for families and school groups to explore together.

There Are 101 Things That Go in This Book is perfect for curious preschoolers who are discovering the world around them. Split 'flip-flap' pages encourage spotting and finding skills as little ones match up each set of things that go with the correct scene and learn the vehicle names. With five beautifully illustrated scenes from Neiko Ng, each vehicle is located in the right environment, and with activities on colours, counting and more, there is lots to do and talk about. Discover more in the 101 series: There are 101 Animals in This Book, There are 101 Sea Creatures in This Book, There are 101 Things to Find in London and There are 101 Dinosaurs in this Book.

This title features 15 easy-to-follow experiments for learning fun. You can find out about things that go - including you! You can test the power of gravity, make a pulley, construct your own water wheel, and much more. Lively photographs and illustrations show children carrying out the practical projects in simple stages, making learning accessible and fun. A detailed glossary explains all the science terms used. It is perfect for home or school use by 5- to 7-year-olds. It includes safety instructions for children and guidance notes for grown-ups. Why is ice slippery? What are gears? How do running shoes help you to sprint faster? How do you keep your balance? What is wind power? All of these questions and many others are answered in this exciting book, which explores the different aspects of forces and movement. Use pulling and pushing power to move toy trucks, make a lever, and use sandpaper to demonstrate friction. This book introduces younger readers to science in a structured but interesting way. Fun activities encourage young children to explore and learn about the world around them, and complement the scientific points outlined in the simple introductory text.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery was born in France in 1900, when aeroplanes were just being invented. He always dreamt of flying, and when he became a pilot as a young man, his adventures truly began. He was one of the first pilots to deliver mail by plane and, along with his fellow pilots, helped to create new routes to faraway places. Antoine flew over mountains and deserts, battled winds and storms, and even tried to break aviation records. He also crashed a number of times. From his plane he reflected on life on the earth and in the skies, and this inspired him to write about his experiences. Peter Sis's remarkable biography celebrates the author of The Little Prince, one of the world's most beloved books.

The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.

The thrilling story of Canada's aviation pioneer. Born in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, J. A. Douglas McCurdy had a unique childhood during which he assisted world-famous scientist and inventor, Alexander Graham Bell in fascinating and frequently dangerous experiments conducted with kites and airplanes. He was the first person to fly an airplane in the British Empire. Later he became a barnstormer and daredevil pilot, taking part in some of the earliest air races. He was the first person to fly out of sight of land and the first pilot to receive a wireless message while airborne. McCurdy and the Silver Dart was first published in 1998.

Itsy Bitsy Spider is trying to climb the waterspout, in spite of the rain. But what's Incy Wincy Spider doing? And what is Itchy Nitchy Spider trying to climb? Look through the die-cut holes in each page to see what Itsy Bitsy's friends are climbing. The perfect fun introduction to different types of weather

The life story of a daredevil who became a war hero will fascinate adventurous young readers with its tales of survival. At age thirteen, following the death of his father, young Eddie dropped out of school and joined the workforce. Through a combination of smarts, hard work, and perseverance, Rickenbacker would grow up to become an automobile mechanic, a race car driver, a fighter pilot, an entrepreneur, a war hero, a business executive, and a staunch advocate for hard work and personal responsibility. Along the way he lived on the line between recklessness and courage. He survived dozens of accidents, coming close to death more than once. During the earliest years of American automobile racing, Rickenbacker was "the most daring and withal the most cautious driver" on the circuit. How could he have been both daring and cautious? This book invites young readers to decide for themselves as they follow Rickenbacker on his many hair-raising adventures.

Children will delight in learning about military tanks. Mighty Tanks introduces readers to the different parts that make up a tank and explains how these mighty armored vehicles move over rough terrain.

The Ultimate Spotlight&; books have all the fun, facts, and hands-on action of the incredibly successful Ultimate series, but in a focused, more compact, and affordable format. Flaps, pull tabs, and many other moveable parts show young children how these mighty engines have helped people travel and transport goods throughout history. Pull a tab to open train doors, lift flaps to see inside a train car, or turn a wheel to see different types of trains. Chock-full of surprising details and beautiful illustrations, this interactive book is a must-have for young train and transportation enthusiasts

For ages 2 and up Interactive book Help develop learning skills Sturdy doors to slide Hidden surprises and questions encourage learning

Maurice is the Station Mouse, and so he must follow The Station Mouse Handbook:

Rule 1: A Station Mouse must remain unseen.

Rule 2: A Station Mouse must never go out in the daytime.

Rule 3: A Station Mouse must never approach the passengers.

Now, there's a reason why these rules exist: people do not like mice. And if Maurice breaks the rules, even to help a little boy who has lost something very important, there's going to be a price to pay…

Amelia Earhart is a famous woman pilot. She is about to set off on the most dangerous flight ever attempted... Follow her adventures and learn more about the English language.

• 300 words, includes basic verbs and nouns, simple sentences, and 1 or 2 clause sentences
• Non-fiction subjects encourage curiosity and the desire to read further at all levels

Award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson pieces together the harrowing, tragic story of the TITANIC in this Sibert Honor volume. Now in paperback
In this award-winning book, critically acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson weaves together the voices and stories of real TITANIC survivors and witnesses to the disaster -- from the stewardess Violet Jessop to Captain Arthur Rostron of the CARPATHIA, who came to the rescue of the sinking ship. Packed with heartstopping action, devastating drama, fascinating historical details, loads of archival photographs on almost every page, quotes from primary sources, and painstaking back matter, this gripping story, which follows the TITANIC and its passengers from the ship's celebrated launch at Belfast to her cataclysmic icy end, is sure to thrill and move readers.

All aboard for this swash-buckling adventure! Hop on and sing along to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus!" Join in with a crew of jolly pirates as they search the coast for treasure. When the pirates find 'x marks the spot', they fill their pockets with too much heavy gold, and their bus begins to sink . . . With a heave and a ho, and a bit of teamwork, can the jolly crew save their bus? Packed full of actions to join in, with a calming ending to wind down after all the excitement, this is the perfect first picture book to enjoy reading aloud together. Young readers will stomp their feet and clap their hands in delight as they sing along with this fun-filled, pirate reinvention of this popular rhyme! Ladybird Sing-along Stories: Supports development of early language Encourages interaction and play Recommended for children aged 2+ Also available: The Dinos on the Bus

Discover all sorts of airborne vehicles in this fun pop-up introduction to colours! With sturdy pop-ups, playful illustrations and simple text, young children will love exploring this book as all their favourite vehicles in the air come to life. Each spread features a central pop-up together with a new colour for your child to learn, making it a truly interactive, educational experience. Learn the colours of the rainbow as you soar through the sky in your favourite airborne vehicles! This Pop-Up book: Teaches first colours Encourages imaginative play Recommended for children aged 18m+ Illustrated by Matt Hunt Also available in the Pop-up Vehicles series: Pop-Up Vehicles: Let's Drive! (A Book of Numbers) Coming soon: Pop-Up Vehicles: Let's Sail! (A Book of Opposites) Pop-Up Vehicles: Let's Dig! (A Book of First Words)