Books with author Sean McCollum

World War I was a brutal war that left more than 9 million dead. Millions more were wounded and lost their homes. The two sides―the Allied Powers and Central Powers―cut secret deals to get countries to join their side. They unleashed secret weapons, employed spies, and relied on the element of surprise itself to wage terrible battles. Secrets of World War I reveals little-known stories of the people, weapons, and battles that have affected the maps on our walls and the allegiances in our hearts.

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Australia. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Australia’s busy cities, remote ranches, and sun-baked deserts. We’ll also find out what foods people eat and see a celebration called Australia Day. A special section introduces Australia’s capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.

From simple automatons to artificial intelligence, robots have been a part of the human imagination for centuries. Take a peek inside the inner workings of robots and learn how they were transported from the pages of fiction to the world of fact. From the landscapes of Mars to the surgeons operating table and beyond, the world of robots will blast you into a future where the possibilities seem endless!

World War II was the most destructive war in history. Millions upon millions of people died, including innocent civilians. Both sides―the Allies and Axis Powers―pursued secret plans, tactics, and weapons to destroy each other resulting in horrors on a scale never before seen. Secrets of World War II reveals little-known stories of the people, weapons, and battles that have affected the maps on our walls and the allegiances in our hearts.