This title gives a complete history of the Kenya Regiment from 1937-1963.

When everyone around you is panicking, it's time to take control and be everyone's hero. This book explains all the skills you'll need to get through even the toughest day. Entries include: how to survive a tornado; how to build an igloo; how to carry someone to safety; how to read an orienteering compass; how to survive a snakebite; how to survive an avalanche; how to make a catapult; how to make your own survival pack, and much much more.

Did you know that if your intestines were removed they would stretch round a tennis court several times over? Or that humans are as hairy as gorillas? Or that you move more than 90 muscles in your leg every time you take step? Or that you'll spend three years of your life on the toilet and one third of your life asleep?Packed with freaky facts and random trivia, this is the perfect guide to everything you ever wanted to know (and lots of things you might never have wanted to know) ...

There in the shimmering green water lay four big oval shapes like a giant's carving dishes. They were patterned in brownish green and had five handles. Suddenly the handles stirred and the giant's carving dishes began to move!Chellie was very small when she first saw the beautiful green turtles with the scientific name so close to her own. Every year she would watch them swim in the sea and make their long journeys up the beach to lay their eggs. But one day, Chellie makes a grim a...

Good friends come in all shapes and sizes!Unlikely Friendships, the runaway New York Times bestseller with a compelling message of hope and friendship and differences overcome, is rewritten just for younger readers. This hardcover chapter book for children ages seven and up collects five heartwarming true stories of animal friendship: Koko the gorilla and her favorite kittens, a dog who swims with dolphins, a zebra who cares for a young gazelle, a baby warthog who...

Here at last is the follow up to the best-selling Boys' Book - a book that no boy should be without. Hours of serious fun are guaranteed.Including: How to make your own flag and start your own country, how to escape from an angry bull, how to walk a tightrope, how to make an igloo out of sugar, how to putt perfectly, how to make a top secret safe, how to celebrate scoring a goal, how to make a lava lamp, how to ride a camel, how to do a rain dance, how to write a righteous ...

What turns owls into airborne ninjas? Which creature has the highest pounce rate? Which dinosaur scared the pants off the mighty T-rex?Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green? and How Loud Can You Burp? leads us through the wide world of all things toothed, clawed and fearsome in this brilliantly informative book about creatures that hunt to survive.Packed with amazing photographs, illustrations, information and jokes about all things sh...

This book depicts the wonder of the world of Bears in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this fascinating creature: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following bears are featured: * The abundant American Black Bear * The shy Asiatic Black Bear * The endangered Giant Panda Bear * The silvery Grizzly Bear * The awesome Kodiak Bear * The sweet-toothed Malayan Sun Bear * The carnivorous Polar Bear * The unique Sloth Bear * The diminutive Spectacled Be...

Here is the book that every boy, young and old, has been waiting for. Learn how to ride waves, skateboard, make giant cookies, whistle, shuffle cards, talk like a pirate, train a goldfish, play the didgeridoo and much, much more. The Book For Boys is bound to banish boredom and help boys become the best at everything.

Puberty is an exciting yet challenging time for every girl. Respecting the universal yet unique experience of puberty for every girl, this book shares important medical facts related to puberty and offers trusted advice about your most pressing questions about growing up. No more wondering “is THAT normal?” From personal hygiene to healthy eating to mood swings, this must-have guide book will help you understand all of the changes happening to your body, mind, health, and emotions.

When natural disasters happen they grab headlines around the world. People, creatures, and the environment are all impacted when nature gets out of control. Natural disasters can be upsetting to live through, but scientists today better understand their causes and how we can protect ourselves and others. Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth's Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects teaches readers about some of the natural disasters throughout history, what caused them, their imp...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.