This guide to codebreakers covers every type of code from hieroglyphs to hackers. It is designed to appeal to reluctant readers with "weird world" feature boxes, dramatic photographs, close-up views, lots of quirky facts and figures, and a mega reference section.

Provides an eyewitness account of the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II, from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Be an eyewitness to the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II -- from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Discover how everyday items were reused for the war effort. See the way propaganda affected the minds of people. Find out why many Japanese soldiers would rather die than face capture. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets...

Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination of an archduke to the killing fields of France. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is an original and exciting guide to the grim challenge of life or death on the Western Front. Devastating first-hand reports and contemporary photographs of the battles that slaughtered millions, together with a clear account of how nation upon...

Shows some of the great buildings of the world, from the Egyptian pyramids to modern skyscrapers, and answers questions about their construction and use

"Traces the history of politics, looking at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, and investigates the role of such external factors as protest and the media in political decision-making."--

Provides an overview of the state of Texas, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and leisure pursuits.

Explores the world's religions and their customs, including Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shinto, and Zoroastrianism.

Gives information regarding volcanoes, including how they are formed, where they can be found, and how they change the Earth.

Discover the most incredible statues, monuments, temples, bridges, and ancient cities, from Stonehenge to the Sagrada Familia, with this unparalleled survey of the most famous buildings and structures created by humans.