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"Houston, we've had a problem!" These famous words from the astronauts of the Apollo 13 Mission became the stuff of movies. This story explains NASA's Apollo Space Program to get a "Man on the Moon" and the challenges they faced along the way.This story includes the incredible survival of the Apollo 13 crew in the face of disaster. The moon mission was an amazing achievement of science and human tenacity. A great story for use in science and design studies in solving problems in physics and materials.

Trained warriors called Samurai were a very important part of Japanese history. Read about how the Samurai trained, their deadly weapons, and their responsibilities to their masters and the people they protected. Traditional values of loyalty, devotion, trust, and commitment were crucial to the ancient Samurai culture and continue to influence the culture of modern-day Japan.

Come on a journey to Mars and discover the many challenges and problems of space travel and setting up a colony on the Red Planet. A new era of space exploration has begun, and Mars is at the forefront. It is now technically possible to get to Mars and back, and the colonizing of space has been proven with the International Space Station over many years. Now follow the challenge of setting up similar modules on Mars and exploring the wonder of a whole new world.

A superhuman effort and some luck is always needed to achieve the impossible. Hillary and Tenzing did just that in their conquest of Everest. Follow the fascinating journey of Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay as they become the first mountaineers to successfully summit the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Learn about the challenges they faced and the importance of preparation, training and determination in their quest to succeed.

Come on a medieval journey and explore the many and varied roles of a knight in the Middle Ages. Learn about their training, their weapons, their armor, and their responsibilities as they served their ruler and fought to protect their kingdom from invaders.Beautifully presented and outlined, this introduction to the Middle Ages also covers technology and design in armor and ballistics.

This is the amazing story of the journey of the Kon-Tiki, a balsa wood raft which sailed and drifted from South America to the Pacific for 101 days and over 4,300 miles (7,000 kilometers). Thor Heyerdahl believed that the ancient South American people had travelled this route hundreds of years ago, and he set out on this daring adventure to try and prove his theory. A great introduction to the Pacific region and also to design and technology discussions.

Coral reefs are nature's wonder! Beautifully illustrated and engaging information, this is a detailed introduction to the study of this unique ecosystem.This book serves as an introduction to the science, exploration, and conservation of coral reefs and a general outline of coral reef systems. Learn how the health of the reef system is under threat and why saving the coral reef has never been more important! The recreational opportunities of coral reefs are considered along with the responsibilities. Ideally suited to a conservation-themed science lesson or a social sciences unit on conservation requirements.

James Cook was one of the great explorers of the Pacific. Why was he so successful? And how does this relate to our lives today? Cook remains an inspirational character for students today.James Cook was a sailor and navigator who had one objective: to find the Great South Land. He never achieved this objective though, and the subsequent colonizing of the Pacific countries was done by others. Still, Cook rose from very humble beginnings to eventually have a space shuttle named after his ship. This story is an introduction to a great explorer, who's image, however, is currently under criticism for his association with the colonization of the Pacific nations.

Space is the new frontier! It is an area of unlimited adventure and mystery. What is out there, and are there other beings like us? What lies ahead for our people? We will start to explore our planets and maybe further afield one day. Will we meet other beings? And now on Earth there have been many sightings of aerial objects called "unidentified aerial vehicles," or UAVs. This story outlines the history of UAVs, the sightings, and the discussion as to whether these were simply judgement errors or actual advanced beings from another galaxy. A fascinating outline of the ongoing topic about other life forms in our universe.

BMX bikes may look easy to ride, but they actually require a performance of acrobatic mastery. BMX is an Olympic sport and can be followed in competition on any weekend. Wherever you live in the world, there is a BMX adventure awaiting. This story talks about the history of the sport, the people, the competitions, BMX around the globe, and the many skills that can be demonstrated using a BMX bike.

What happens when a farm that could not be cared for anymore is turned over to nature? Watch the fascinating transformation as nature is allowed to take over an abandoned farm and return it to a natural wild area. Wild plants and animals play their part to fix the earth and restore the land that was cleared by humans for farming. Grasses grow, birds help distribute seeds, animals burrow, and the forest gradually returns, creating a beautiful natural refuge.

Amidst the terror of World War II in Europe, a teenage boy was mistakenly sent to a concentration camp in Germany. He witnessed untold cruelty there and survived to tell his story. This tale of suffering and strength is based on true events presented by this young survivor of one of the most horrifying places imaginable.

Explore! makes history relevant to everything kids learn at school: geography, art, science, technology, literacy and numeracy!

Explore the greatest civilisations throughout history with this fascinating series.

Read all about the Victorians who lived in a time of great progress and change.

Explore the greatest civilisations throughout history with this fascinating series.

Explore the world with this fascinating, high interest series.

Explore! makes history relevant to everything kids learn at school: geography, art, science, technology, literacy and numeracy!

Explore the world with this fascinating, high interest series.

Explore the world with these fascinating, high interest reads.