Part of the "Accelerate" series, "Exploration of Mars" describes the types of space mission that would be required to bring life to Mars. It looks at different space probes and vehicles using illustrations with extended captions and labels. How and why would Mars need to be altered in order for human life to be sustainable on the planet? There is a discussion about what living things need to survive. The book offers a split page presentation which creates some interesting changes of scene. For example, readers can see how the inside of a habitation module corresponds to its interior.

The How To Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions and highly-detailed illustrations for each art project. This comprehensive drawing handbook covers all aspects of drawing historic ships, including perspective, using photographic reference and selecting materials. How To Draw Historical Ships features step-by-step guides to drawing such famous ships as the Cutty Sark and the Mary Rose.

In Draw 1,001 Animals, award-winning artist Mark Bergin shows how simple shapes can be transformed into a vast variety of animals. There are pages looking at materials and techniques, and step-by-step projects that train the eye to deconstruct the simple shapes that go into constructing a detailed drawing, helping you to visualise your drawings of animals. Great for absolute beginners or any artist wanting to renew and improve their drawing skills. It features animals from a wide variety of ecosystems, including rainforests, savanna, Arctic tundra and pets.

Take an incredible voyage on the Beagle with Charles Darwin. Explore its relevance to the people who built it and the lives that they led. Stunning cut-away illustrations help lead the reader through the often complex historical periods. Written in a clear, concise style. Contents, glossary, and index.

This comprehensive drawing handbook covers all aspects of perspective drawing, including essential concepts such as horizon line and vanishing point. With its clear step-by-step labelled drawings, this is an essential book for any budding artist who would like to master the art of drawing perspective.

"The How to Draw" series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing. Learn how to draw a variety of cars - from Le Mans winners to urban racers. The titles feature step-by-step instructions for each art project. Duotone line illustrations highlight each step. Includes background information on each car. Different drawing materials are used, including pencil, pen, crayon, paints and charcoal, with clear instructions for each. The series covers a comprehensive range of popular subjects, with sections on material, composition, perspective and technique.

Every super hero has a power, be it super strength, mind control, special gadgets or super speed. In this book you'll not only discover how to draw original heroes in their unique costumes, but also how to recreate these super powers on the page! The How to Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. Duotone lines highlight each step. Each title includes information on the drawing materials you can use and where to use them most effectively. Pencil, pen, crayon, paints and charcoal and more are all covered in detail. The series covers a comprehensive range of rudimentary techniques - with sections on materials, composition and perspective. The How To Draw series is an excellent way to introduce the concepts of drawing to child and adult alike.

This comprehensive drawing handbook covers all aspects of drawing birds including essential concepts such as light, tone and composition. With its clear step-by-step labelled drawings, this is an essential book for any budding artist who would like to master the art of drawing birds: from barn owls to kingfishers, from robins to swans, from ducklings to bald eagles.

Every person is unique, and in this book you'll find the skills to draw each person's distinctive facial features, like the expression on their face or the years of experience held in their wrinkles. This books also features tips on drawing accessories like spectacles and hats. The How To Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. Duotone lines highlight each step. Each title includes information on the drawing materials you can use and where to use them most effectively. Pencil, pen, crayon, paints and charcoal and more are all covered in detail. The series covers a comprehensive range of rudimentary techniques - with sections on materials, composition and perspective. The How To Draw series is an excellent way to introduce the concepts of drawing to child and adult alike.

In Draw 1,001 Planes, award-winning artist Mark Bergin shows how simple shapes can be transformed into a vast variety of aircraft. There are pages looking at materials and techniques, and step-by-step projects that train the eye to deconstruct the simple shapes that go into constructing a detailed drawing, helping you to visualise your drawings of planes. Great for absolute beginners or any artist wanting to renew and improve their drawing skills. It features all kinds of aircraft, including military planes, commercial airliners, early experimental contraptions and state-of-the-art jets.

The How To Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. This comprehensive drawing handbook covers all aspects of drawing in three dimensions, from buildings to still life to landscapes, including essential concepts such as light, tone and composition.

Many dangerous diseases are carried by bacteria - tiny organisms that can get into the body and multiply inside it. Bacteria breed in unhygienic environments, but soap can be used to keep our surroundings and bodies clean and healthy, keeping bacteria at bay. This book tells the story of how soap was invented, and its impact on our quality of life. You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Soap! is part of a brand-new science and technology strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn't Want to Be series, created and designed by David Salariya.

"The How to Draw" series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing. It helps readers learn how to draw the human body in various sitting, standing and active positions. The titles feature step-by-step instructions for each art project. Duotone line illustrations highlight each step. Different drawing materials are used, including pencil, pen, crayon, paints and charcoal, with clear instructions for each. The series covers a comprehensive range of rudimentary techniques - with sections on materials, composition and perspective.

The "How To Draw" series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing. This title helps you learn how to draw assorted creatures from stories and fables. In it, each subject includes background information relating to the mythology surrounding it. It features ten step-by-step instructions for each art project. Duotone line illustrations make each step easy. The title includes background information on the subject being drawn. Different drawing media are used, including pencil, pen, crayon, paints and charcoal, with clear instructions for each. It covers a comprehensive range of popular subjects, with sections on material, composition, perspective and technique.