A detailed guide to the world of nature, with 700 species described and illustrated in colour. The book is divided into chapters covering mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, fishes, insects, shells, trees, mushrooms and other fungi, and wild flowers.
Part of a series providing a clear and easily-understood introduction to a variety of topics, this book covers a wide range of scientific topics including chemistry, physics, electronics and the science of life.
From the long-distance turbocharged truck to the compact city, the POCKET BOOK OF CARS AND TRUCKS provides an up-to-date guide to the vehicles seen all over the world. Sam Brown details the dramatic development of motor transport since Karl Benz built his Motorwagen in 1886, giving separate extensive coverage to trucks. A fully-illustrated guide section provides quick and easy reference to over 200 of the latest models.
An introduction to the resources of the world's richest language, aiming to expand children's vocabulary and enable them to express themselves more clearly and precisely. 6500 common words are accompanied by grammatical information, cross-references to antonyms, and also homonyms if they exist.
A dictionary containing more than 8500 words, with example sentences designed to clarify usage. A phonetic pronunciation guide helps to show differences between words with the same spelling but with different meanings or stresses of syllable.