Andrew Langley

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.

"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. Metal is made into thousands of things we uses every day, such as paper clips, cars, and buildings. Find out what properties metal has, where metal comes from, and how metal is made.

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. 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.

Introduces Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Shinto, and Taoism through the eyes of young members of those faiths.