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Many people are fascinated by global danger zones such as the Bermuda Triangle, Death Valley and the Boiling River. Be a mystery hunter and find out about the geography and climate of these locations that explain the mysterious events that occur there, and decide whether you would dare venture in...

See some of the world's biggest building blunders up close. Find out how each structure failed, the basic building block that was missed during construction, and what engineers learned from their mistakes.

Travel back in time and discover everything you ever wanted to know about castles. Find out how they were used for defence and how they kept people safe from attack. From the first wooden castles of the British Isles to the underground fortresses of the Cold War, you'll get the grips with why and...

Travel back in time and discover everything you ever wanted to know about castles. Find out how they were used for defence and how they kept people safe from attack. From the first wooden castles of the British Isles to the underground fortresses of the Cold War, you'll get the grips with why and...

Cholera is a deadly bacteria that lives in the soil and water. It infects millions of people every year. Read this book to learn more about the history of the infectious disease known as the blue death.

Why should you care about climate change? Weather affects your everyday life and climate change can have major impacts around the world. Discover how scientists study climate change, what current research shows and what you can do to help reverse its devastating effects.

Why should you care about climate change? Weather affects your everyday life and climate change can have major impacts around the world. Discover how scientists study climate change, what current research shows and what you can do to help reverse its devastating effects.

The sun shines bright during the day but why can't you see it at night? Follow the patterns of the Sun and the Earth to learn what causes day and night.

Explore the breathtaking sport of base jumping. Learn about base jumping, how it started, equipment needed and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other aerial sports, and find out how athletes practise their skills and experience thrills in nature.

Ebola is a highly contagious virus that is spread through bodily fluids. It first appeared in 1976 and has spread across sub-Saharan Africa. Read this book to learn more about the history of this infectious disease.