Exploring the exhilarating world of stunt performers, this book delves into the high-stakes risks they undertake, from scaling buildings to skydiving. It highlights the unique challenges they encounter while emphasizing the essential training and specialized gear that ensure their safety in the pursuit of cinematic thrills.
The book explores the thrilling world of race car driving, delving into its rich history and the inherent dangers faced by drivers. It highlights the safety measures and innovations that have been implemented to protect these athletes while they navigate the high-speed challenges of the track.
The book explores the vital role of ice road truckers in ensuring survival in the coldest regions. It highlights their courageous journeys across treacherous frozen roads and details the safety measures they employ to successfully transport essential goods. Through gripping narratives, readers gain insight into the challenges and resilience of these daring truckers.
Exploring the history of underwater construction, this book delves into the unique challenges faced by divers in this demanding field. It highlights the specialized tools they utilize and the various dangers encountered beneath the surface. Through engaging narratives, readers gain insight into the lives and experiences of these skilled workers, revealing the complexities of their trade in an environment where few dare to operate.
Young readers will discover the exciting world of pilots, learning about their vital roles in ensuring safety in the skies and on land. The book delves into the advanced technology utilized by these aviators and highlights the daily challenges and dangers faced by fighter pilots, offering an engaging perspective on this thrilling career.
Introduce pre-readers to the maths concept of length with eight funny, non-standard measuring units, including kittens, toy aeroplanes and sweets. Delightful composite photos and a little text illustrate the length of a shark, a lemur tail, a crayon and more.
Flamingos, pumpkins and lots of other fun, non-standard measuring units demonstrate the maths concept of height. Through the use of whimsical composite photos and a little text, pre-readers learn the height of a giraffe, a snowman, a tennis ball and more.
Eight outside-the-box measuring units, from ducks to doughnuts, introduce pre-readers to the maths concept of volume. Wonderful composite photos and a little text illustrate the volume of a bus, a bathtub, a teacup and more in fresh, innovative ways.
Llamas, hot dogs and other silly, non-standard measuring units demonstrate the maths concept of weight. Pre-readers learn the weight of a car, a hummingbird, a burger and more through the use of surprising composite photos and a little text.
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