Most Popular Books by rachel firth

The world of medieval knights in shining armour was both exciting and dangerous. This volume shows the reader what life was like in the days when knights reigned supreme on the battlefield. It describes the weapons they fought with and the armour they wore, from chain mail to plate metal.

Part of the best-selling "Understanding" series that brings to life the wide world of physics. Rather than explaining details about how to do physics, this book focuses on explaining what different branches of physics are about, how we know about them, and what mysteries remain for budding physicists to uncover. It doesn''t shy away from the hard stuff, tackling black holes, quantum mechanics and even Einstein''s theories of relativity.

Young readers can kit out famous sailors and seafarers in this fantastic sticker book full of authentic detail. Includes over 350 stickers to kit out seafarers from different ages, from to Ellen McArthur. With fascinating historical facts.

This lively collection contains six thrilling classic stories of action and adventure.

"Computers with AI are computers that can teach themselves. Some are getting so clever, it can feel as if you''re talking to a person rather than a machine. How does this remarkable technology work? What can it already do? And what might it be able to do in the future? It could make the world a better place... or a scarier one."--Back cover.

A fabulous gift box containing a 300-piece dinosaur jigsaw and a fold-out dinosaur timeline. Discover the amazing age of dinosaurs with this 300-piece jigsaw and fold-out dinosaur timeline. A sturdy gift box contains a stylishly-illustrated jigsaw showing a selection of dinosaurs - all with their names and when they lived. The richly detailed, fold-out timeline charts dinosaurs from the Triassic to the Cretaceous period. On the reverse, the dinosaurs are shown with more information about where each one lived, how big they were, what they ate and other fascinating facts.

Introduces major topics in the sciences, and suggests related activities.

"Meet monsters, ogres and giants - plus a very grumpy troll - from all over the world. Ten entertaining stories include a female Jack climbing the beanstalk, a lonely ogre and a brave little tailor whose adventure begins with some annoying flies and a pot of jam"--

"From teenage girls waiting to dance their very first ball, to mothers hunting for rich husbands for their daughters, Jane Austen''s love stories are famous throughout the world. This collection of adaptations of all six novels -- and one shorter tale -- with beautiful illustrations and summaries of the characters, is the perfect introduction to Jane Austen."--Page 4 of cover.

From the age of dinosaurs to the Roman invasion, this book tells the story of this vast and exciting period of British history. It describes when and how people first came to Britain, and includes information on the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Celts and the mysteries of Stonehenge. Full of facts, illustrations, photographs, maps and timelines.

walking into the craft is a true account of my first year studying the craft, the drama as well as the wonderful experiences, there are hints and tips for beginner witches just as i was and spells and other bits of information that you may find useful

On a clear night you can see thousands of stars in the sky. But they are just a tiny part of what''s out in space. In this book, you''ll discover some of the amazing things that are out there, many of which you can see with just a pair of binoculars or a small telescope.

Introduces concepts and provides basic information on formal and backyard astronomy, with simplified star maps for both hemispheres.