Eleanor Bradshaw

Unlike an airplane, a helicopter can move in all directions and hover in place with the help of its rotors. These abilities make helicopters useful tools for multiple branches of the military. In this introduction to military helicopters, young readers find an overview of the history of helicopters and a survey of the most popular types used to transport troops and cargo. With full-color photographs and a diagram of a helicopter, this book gives readers...

How would you like to have your own special airplane, stocked with food and fuel and ready to take you anywhere in the world? If you're the president of the United States, you have all that and more in Air Force One! This book offers young readers a behind-the-scenes look at Air Force One, from cockpit to presidential suite. It answers questions about what makes Air Force One unique, who gets to ride in it, and how it keeps the president safe. Readers...

For thousands of years, the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest manmade structure on Earth. Although modern buildings have surpassed it in size, few places hold more appeal. The Great Pyramid maintains a towering presence in world history and in the imagination of all who have seen it rising from the desert sands. In this book, full-color photographs spotlight the pyramid and its context. Through 20 exciting facts about the historical, cultural,...

Surrounded by legends and lore, the mysterious monument of Stonehenge continues to baffle and inspire people from around the world. This book examines many of the unanswered questions about who made Stonehenge and why. It's sure to spark the imagination of curious young readers! Full-color photographs and diagrams bring the megaliths to life, and 20 quick facts engage readers in understanding the history and cultural significance of Stonehenge. Informative...

One of the most formidable military machines is the tank. With an armored exterior that keeps its small crew safe inside, a tank can easily navigate uneven ground and fire its cannon in any direction. Prompted by the changing nature of war, the design of tanks has developed over time to meet new needs. This book provides readers with an overview of that evolution and a glimpse into the future of military tanks. Full-color photographs and a labeled...

Mentioning the Colosseum is certain to summon images of gladiators in bloody battle or exotic animals on display. But there's much more to know about this Roman amphitheater. This book takes readers beyond the showy spectacles that took place there. It fills in the long history of the Colosseum with well-chosen photographs that reinforce the engaging text. Young readers encounter 20 eye-opening facts and gain a broader understanding of the Colosseum,...