How can a soldier survive extreme combat wounds? How does a sword-swallower gulp down a steel blade without killing themself? How can some people's bodies and mental strength help them to survive extreme temperatures, deadly diseases and natural disaster.
Is it ever worth joining a gang? Do they provide protection or bring trouble to a neighbourhood? This book looks at gang culture, asks what gangs are trying to achieve, and shows how they treat their members and the wider community - exploding some myths along the way.
Getting Ahead: Drugs, Technology, and Competitive Advantage explores the drive that pushes athletes to be the strongest, fastest, and best. How has developing technology helped athletes gain an edge? Has advanced technology in sport helped athletes to better reach their potential, or has it harmed sport?
Imagine walking around with a knot in your stomach, each day, every day. That's how many victims of bullying feel. Others suffer more - and take their own lives. So is bullying normal? This book shows how to understand and deal with the bullying that occurs everyday in streets, schools, and the digital world, exploding some myths along the way.
Tales of mysterious and alluring mermaids have been told for thousands of years. Are they all just myths and legends, or could some of these stories be true? Using the scientific method to evaluate the evidence, this book attempts to find out!
This book takes an engaging look at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Sylvia Earle, and her work to prtect oceans and ocean life. It covers Earle's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work.
This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Shang Dynasty China. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this book.