Andrew Langley

Hoping to finally end World War II, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945. Three days later, the U.S. dropped another massive bomb on Nagasaki, Japan. The result was total devastation. Within seconds of the blasts, more than 120,000 men, women and children died. Thousands more would die from radiation sickness in the months to come. The war was over but the ongoing fear of nuclear destruction had begun.

"Join Chris Hadfield living on the International Space Station! This book examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, and how astronauts like Hadfield can live there. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown."--

Submarines, discusses the mechanics of how submarines work and what it is like to live underwater and what submarines might look like in the future.

Helicopters, discusses how helicopters fly and the various ways that helicopters are used in today's world.

An illustrated introduction to cryptography and ciphers that discusses the history of codes, code breaking technology, the Code Talkers, and the ways codes are used during the early twenty-first century.

An overview of the philosophy, inventions, art, government, religion, and daily life of the Renaissance.