Andrew Langley

"Join Sally Ride on her journey aboard the Space Shuttle! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first female US astronaut in space, from her early life to using a robotic arm in space. Find out about other female astronauts and their achievements. Understand the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown."--

More than 75 million people fought in World War II — nearly all of them men. Who was going to produce the weapons and the food, and do countless other vital jobs? The answer was women. Millions stepped forward to take on work they had rarely done before, such as fighting fires, ploughing fields and cracking codes. These are the stories of four trailblazers who achieved amazing things in difficult circumstances: Anne-Marie Walters became a secret...

An overview of the philosophy, inventions, art, government, religion, and daily life of the Renaissance.

Traces the life of the pilot who became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.

Introduction to history of pirates and piracy is full of colorful illustrations, maps and quizzes, and is presented in an engaging format.

Traces the life of the warrior king of Macedonia who conquered and united the known world of his time.

Explains how a racing car works and describes different types of racing cars, the race circuit, and cars of the future.