Clive Gifford

How do you sum up the world's most amazing inventions in just 100 words? This book takes on the challenge! From helicopters to fireworks, each of the carefully chosen 100 entries has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing an introduction to inspiring inventions from history to the modern day -- adapted from back cover. Looks at 100 inventions from throughout history.

Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams.

You know that man has walked on the Moon, but do you know the story of how he got there? With the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing on 20th July 2019, this book celebrates the Space Race rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union. Readers will learn about the neck-and-neck race between the two superpowers, through an illustrated story of the rivalry that gripped the world. From Russia's first satellite, Sputnik, to Neil Armstrong planting a US...

Learn about how robots are made and what they can do. Includes fun and easy projects.

Investigates the science behind technology, taking readers on a journey of discovery that they will never forget. It uncovers the smart tech of mobile phones, wi-fi, and GPS, as well as the inner workings of game consoles.

Following on from the success of Futureworld, the latest title in Carlton's lavish World series is a high-octane, visually stunning introduction to the world's most iconic and thrilling cars - essential reading for every young petrolhead. This comprehensive book gives the lowdown on the basics of car science before focusing on the standout models within each key car group: high-end performance cars, classic cars, crazy cars, racing cars and envelope-pushing...