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Take an action-packed look at the most powerful weapons and fighting vehicles in the world - and discover what makes them so lethal.

A lighthearted history series that tackles the questions that children really ask.

Discover the weird and wacky history of the Romans!

Science Museum - The Book of Discoveries reveals the stories and scientists behind key scientific discoveries from around the world.

PATTERN is the follow-up to the 2005 Phaidon success SAMPLE , presenting 100 of the most creative fashion designers who have recently emerged internationally. Selected by 10 of the most respected figures in the field – a mixture of leading designers, stylists, editors, educators, bloggers and writers – it is a must-see catwalk in a book.

Includes extracts from diaries and letters never published before

Why does Vimy matter? Tim Cook, Canada's foremost military historian and a Charles Taylor Prize winner, examines the battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 and the way the memory of it has evolved over 100 years. Vimy is unlike any other battle in Canadian history: it has been described as the birth of the nation. But the meaning of that phrase has never been explored, nor has any writer explained why the battle continues to resonate with Canadians.

Discover the weird and wacky history of the Vikings!

Pack your bags-we're going on an incredible trip! TRAVEL WITH THE GREAT EXPLORERS takes you on some of the most remarkable journeys of exploration. Discover where the explorers went, why they went there, how they got there, and what went right and wrong along the way. Marco Polo's father and uncle had left on a trade trip to China just before he was born, When they returned years later, Marco was already in his teens. When the Polos set out to visit the Mongol emperor Kublai Khan again, Marco went with them. In China, he became the Khan's ambassador. On his eventual return to Europe, Marco Polo wrote a record of what he had seen, including beautiful cities, unicorns, and bandits who used magic to cause sandstorms. His account became one of the most famous travel books in history. Book jacket.

Ever wondered what life was really like for people in the past? At Home With the Ancient Romans will show you.