Ian Graham

Journey from the center of the earth to the highest point on the planet's surface. Travel onward to the solar system, the Milky Way, and the vastness of space. Includes special acetate pages.

An illustrated overview of some of the world's biggest, tallest, longest, and deepest structures, explaining the physics behind the designs, and describing how and why they were built.

Describes the hazards to being one of the many builders during the construction of the Hoover Dam, including the tough living conditions, the extreme heights, and the diverting of a river.

"Introduces the reader to the science of Bridges and tunnels"--

From Mata Hari to D. B. Cooper, history is littered with people pretending to be someone else. Some go undetected for years, cultivating their false identities so skillfully, even their spouses don't know. Other frauds go up in flames after one misstep. The Ultimate Book of Impostors presents the astonishing true stories behind over one hundred of the craziest and funniest phonies in history, including: {u2022}A fake French government official who...

Discusses the process of becoming a fighter pilot during World War II and how dangerous it was.

"How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smartwatches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as technologies that might hold the key to our future survival,...