Ben Hubbard

"3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . blast off! Visit an amazing spinning space hotel. Drive a rover around on a Moon base. Soar over Earth as a space tourist. These activities aren't just the stuff of science fiction. They're actually being planned! Get an inspiring look at how scientists have learned from past achievements to plan for the future of space travel. Then find out what our future might hold, from new space robots to crewed missions to the Moon and...

"Are you ready for anything? Join Lonely Planet Kids to learn practical skills for intense situations. This handy little guide is packed full of tips and tricks on how to survive in the woods, mountains, deserts, and even in the city"--

In Viking Warriors, the Norse invaders come to life. Students will read about raids, battles, and key fighters and leaders. Illustrations, engravings and relics depict the Norse culture, marine and combat technology, and fighting styles that gave them the advantage in battle. Maps and diagrams demonstrate their ambitious expansion and conquest of cities and people throughout the northern hemisphere.

The Gladiator is an icon of Roman culture, of sports economy, and of brave and brutal combat. This title in the Conquerors and Combatants series reveals the importance of gladiators as cultural heroes, enslaved athletes who were vital to the economy, and as political actors whose victories and sacrifices both entertained and subdued the Roman population. Illustrations, photos, and artifacts complement details about the gladiators lives, fighting styles,...

From the war-time success of deciphering the German Enigma machine right up to modern-day computer hackers, the exciting history of code-breaking is explored.

Chronologically recounting the story of history's silent assassin, Poison documents the gripping tales of the users and victims of these mysterious substances, from Cleopatra, the Borgias and Qin Shi Huang to contemporary secret service agents and terrorists. Profiles of the most commonly used toxins of each era reveal how the power-hungry, the dangerous and the desperate have harnessed these natural killers to achieve their ends. Poisoning is a dark...

From Triceratops to T. rex, this compendium of knowledge delves into the world of dinosaurs, pterosaurs and swimming reptiles. It includes 85 double-page profiles of these magnificent creatures, with key stats and fun facts of what makes each of them unique. Each dinosaur name is accompanied by a phonetic pronunciation to help readers to say them correctly out loud. Includes: • Carnivorous dinosaurs, from fierce Tyrannosaurus to speedy Velociraptor...