Books with author May Morris

Advances in transportation have changed the world. Important inventions such as the steam engine, the aircraft, the jet engine, and the computer have brought rapid progress to transportation. This book looks at cutting edge designs that have created the fastest, the best, and the most amazing cars, ships, trains, planes, and bikes in the world today. Find out: How do maglev trains work? How could bubble power help submarines go faster than sound? Which cars are the most powerful?

Jets are used for many things, from military fighting to transportation. Learn more as you get behind the wheel of some of the most fascinating jets on the planet. This series looks at various types of exciting vehicles, examining how and where they are used, technology used, training involved and what feats can be performed in them. The emphasis is on large glossy photographs that grab the reader, with detailed captions and photo notes. There are interactive features such as checklists and feature spreads on equipment and emergency procedures.

Level 3 - Wizard: After being laughed at and bullied by the local lizard, the Scarlet Scrimple leaves the garden in search of a peaceful place to live. He arrives at the golden grape vines where he decides to take a nap inside a leaf. The Scarlet Scrimple is frightened when he awakens inside a dark, lonely cocoon, and must take the advice of the loyal praying mantis who coaches him to freedom with his wise words.

From the invention of gunpowder to the most advanced missiles and tanks today, weapons have played a huge part in shaping our world. This book looks at the most advanced weapons available and how things may change in the future. Find out: Which tank is the most powerful? How does stealth technology hide aircraft and ships? Why the Apache helicopter is called the flying tank?

Level 4 – Master: Hazel is a bunny rabbit angel who is responsible for making it rain by pouring her magical potions on top of the clouds. After ruining her special recipe book during a huge explosion in her laboratory, her council of angels shut down the lab. With no rain in sight, but hope in her heart, Hazel is determined to find the clues that will save the town below from the drought that she carelessly caused. (Ages 11-13)