Books with author RogerCanavan

Though most of them are too small to be seen with the naked eye, bacteria are everywhere. They appeared on Earth more than 3 billion years before the first dinosaurs. Some bacteria cause deadly diseases, but many of them are helpful to us. They fertilise the soil by breaking down dead material, and they are an essential ingredient in many foods. Bacteria in our own bodies are a vital part of the digestive process.

This fascinating guide to how humans developed automobile technology combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From the earliest horseless carriages to cutting-edge sports cars and gigantic trucks, it is an eye-opening introduction to the mechanics and marvels of vehicles. Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introductory paragraph, illustrations and side panels such as Fascinating Fact, Can You Believe It, and Try It Yourself, which provide additional information and handy advice.

We could not live without water. Almost two-thirds of our body weight is water. We rely on it to keep ourselves clean, to keep our bodies nourished, and to get rid of waste. But water can also carry deadly germs and poisons. One of the greatest challenges for scientists and governments today is to make sure that everyone has access to the clean, safe water that they need.

Writing is one of the most important inventions in the history of the human species, enabling people to communicate and transmit knowledge across vast distances in space and time. This books tells the story of writing, how it developed in ancient civilisations, and its many manifestations from printing presses to texting. You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Writing! is part of the science and technology strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn't Want to Be series, created and designed by David Salariya.