Andrew Langley

Tells the stories of four women who were intrumental in encouraging women to making the war effort work in America during World War II, including United States spy Anne-Marie Walters, machine operator Ruby Loftus, pilot Nancy Love, and nurse Red Harrington.

A lighthearted approach to the Viking explorers and their way of life.

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.

An account of the original Globe theater as well as its modern reconstruction.

"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."--

Everyday materials introduces children to the materials that are all around them. Wool is made into thousands of things we use every day, such as clothing, felt-tip pens, and tennis balls. Find out what properties wool has, where wool comes from, and how wool is made.

Everyday materials introduces children to the materials that are all around them. Wood is made into thousands of things we use every day, such as pencils, furniture, and houses. Find out what properties wood has, where wood comes from, and how wood is made.

Everyday materials introduces children to the materials that are all around them. Glass is made into thousands of things we uses every day, such as bottles, windows, and light bulbs. Find out what properties glass has, where glass comes from, and how glass is made.