Christopher Maynard

Explains how the airplanes and major pieces of equipment in an airport work and interact.

Presents a day in the life of a medieval lord as he runs the land over which he holds power.

Describes the lives and activities of pirates.

Introduces the ace pilots of World War I, their military aircraft, aerial tactics and stunts, and profiles such prominent aviators as the Red Baron and Eddie Rickenbacker.

Presents information on the behavior, reproduction, and conservation of sharks, as well as other facts about these fierce hunters.

"Be a scientist in your own home using everyday supplies and ingredients to carry out all kinds of amazing experiments"--P. [4] of cover.

Describes aircraft and air combats of World War II, examining how the aircraft developed from lightly armed biplanes to jet fighters equipped with radar and flying bombers carrying atomic weapons.

Explores the hidden world of very small creatures that live around us and even inside us, including fleas, bedbugs, itch mites, and more.

Presents in newspaper format facts relating to the French, American, Russian, and Chinese revolutions.