Most Popular Books by Clint Twist

This book takes a powerful look at some of the toughest machines on Earth. From bulldozers and tugboats, through bombers, tanks, and superjumbos, ghosted-through artwork reveals the mechanisms behind their power.

An overview of the first 10,000 years of human existence, from the time of the first farming settlements to the overthrow of the American civilizations of the Incas and Aztecs.

Four amazing chapters in The Animal Book: In Prehistoric Giants, meet the mega monsters that have ruled our planet throughout history. Awesome Animals shows how many creatures go to extremes to rise above the rest in the fight for survival. Find out which animals are prepared to fight tooth and claw when it comes to the crunch, with weapons ranging from lethal toxins to electro-senses in Deadly Nature. Finally, Amazing Nature takes a look at the breathtaking drama of nature's spectacular events, such as elephant processions.

Describes the explorations of Ferdinand Magellan and Vasco da Gama in the sixteenth century which led to the establishment of Spanish and Portuguese empires around the world.

The book tells of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.

A pocket guide to weather facts ahich is easy to handle and systematically organized for easy reference. The information is accessible to readers of any age, and does not demand any specialist knowledge. Clear text outines the basic details needed to achieve a grasp of the subject.

The book is part of a series which studies both natural and man-made disasters, and examines ways of predicting and preventing such disasters and repairing the damage they cause. Eye-witness accounts give a vivid picture of the events and their impact on people's lives.

Meet the woman who became the icon. The story of Cleopatra’s life has captured the imagination of countless writers and artists for centuries. As one of history’s most enduring figures, much lore has obscured the real woman behind the myth. Was she a beautiful and heartless schemer who stopped at nothing to get what she wanted? Or was Cleopatra a tragic victim of her own heart? This next volume in the acclaimed Notebook series offers a fascinating look into the world of one of Egypt’s most notorious leaders. Featuring a fictional journal that invites us into Cleopatra’s inner world, this is an exquisite guide bursting with gorgeous illustrations and packed with fun interactive extras such as flaps featuring historical facts and pop-culture references. This is a riveting volume rife with battles, passion, and even murderous intrigue — an exclusive look into the legendary queen’s dramatic life.

Starting with the Sun, this book introduces stars.

This comprehensive chronology of historical events lists more than 10,000 events from the earliest human origins to the present day. Each double page spread is divided into four major geographical and two thematic sections - Asia and Australasia, Africa, Europe, The Americas and Science and Technology and the Arts and Humanities - allowing the reader to compare events at any time in history in different geographical regions.

This is one of a series of pocket-sized guides on a range of subjects. Arranged thematically for easy reference, each Pocket has been written by a subject expert in a way that aims to make the information easily accessible to readers aged 8 and up. The reference section at the back contains extra facts and figures.

A study of deserts, their climate, and the plants and animals that struggle to survive in this harsh environment.

Introduces the background, voyages, discoveries, and historical significance of Christopher Columbus.

Examines the diverse life forms found in the world's oceans and the threats they face.

CHILDREN'S BOOKS/AGES 9-12

Describes the space race and the pioneering explorations achieved by the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and American astronaut Neil Armstrong.

A stunning book documenting and examining some of the most intriguing riddles of history around the world.