Start your engines and prepare to speed into the world of Mega Machines! This fantastic book is crammed full of interesting facts about the fastest, biggest and coolest vehicles on the planet. How much does a supercar really cost? What is the top speed of the fastest plane on Earth? Find out these and a host of other statistics in this ultimate guide to mechanical marvels.

Have fun with Jack in his mega machines! In this exciting adventure, Jack zooms into outer space. Can his super speedy racing car beat the aliens in an intergalactic race?

A True and Wholly Engrossing Tale of High Finance and Treachery in Which the Secret of a Wartime Tragedy is Revealed Through a Contemporary Drama.On 10th June 1944, four days after the Allied invasion of Normandy, the inhabitants of a remote village in South West France were rounded up by a company of SS soldiers and all but a handful were shot or burnt to death - 642 in total.The atrocity and its particularly disturbing details have never been adequately explained until now. In 1982 Robin Mackness met the one man left alive who held the knowledge which made terrible sense of the massacre. Five further years of thorough investigations convinced the author that he had discovered the true secret of Oradour. It cost him twenty-one months in prison and much else besides.

In this thrilling adventure, Jack roars into a world full of dinosaurs. Will his super tough digger be able to defeat the ferocious T.rex and escape the swamp?

Hard hats on! Join a busy, noisy construction site to watch the mega machines in action constructing a new school. You'll be part of the action--from preparing the site to adding the finishing touches and having a grand opening ceremony. Level 1 DK Readers feature read-together stories for children just beginning to learn to read. They contain short, simple sentences, simple vocabulary, word repetition, and large type. Strong visual clues combined with special picture dictionary boxes help children with new words. Lively stories feature characters and topics that are familiar to young children. DK Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.

Make way for mega machines! Join Ryder and the rest of the PAW Patrol as they discover planes, bulldozers, cars and other amazing things that go. No job is too big and no pup is too small - especially with the help of these incredible machines. This eye-opening book is packed with full-color photos and fascinating facts about cool cars boats, planes and the pups of PAW Patrol. For more PAW Patrol fun, look for these other Show & Tell Me titles! PAW Patrol: Why Do Dogs Drool? PAW Patrol: Mega Machines PAW Patrol: Real Rescue Dogs PAW Patrol: P Is for Pups! PAW Patrol: Onward and Pupward!

"A must read for everyone rising against the system that is destroying life on earth and our future." Vandana Shiva, World Future Council The End of the Megamachine provides a uniquely comprehensive picture of the roots of the destructive forces that are threatening the future of humankind today. Spanning 5000 years of history, the book shows how the three tyrannies of militarized states, capital accumulation and ideological power have been steering both ecosystems and societies to the brink of collapse. With the growing instability of the Megamachine in the 21st century, new dangers open up as well as new possibilities for systemic change, to which everyone can contribute.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the different big machines on a building site with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: Mega Machines will introduce kids to the mega machines that help to turn a muddy site into a brand new school—from bulldozers to dump trucks—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: - Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics. - Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 1 and 2 reading skills. - Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as machines, vehicles, and construction. - Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes. Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and build vocabulary through a nonfiction world of amazing facts. Perfect for children ages 6 to 8 (Grades 1 and 2) who are beginning to read with help.

Join Mike as he crashes into a monstrous adventure in his mighty monster truck! Jack is an awesome mechanic whose workshop is unlike any other, when he drives through it's magic doors he has thrilling adventures! Today Jack has to fix a monster truck but on his test drive he finds himself in a dark, scary cave being chased by a scary monster. Will Jack be able to escape? Praise for the series: "An exciting adventure, just right to inspire young boys to enjoy picture books. They will love the vivid action-packed illustrations and the fast-moving story." Parents in Touch "A great book for encouraging role-play." Creative Steps "Fast-paced and exciting and the bold illustrations compliment the story well." The Bookbag "Fun and engaging… A sure fire hit with young boys." Mini Book Worms

Jack is an awesome mechanic whose workshop is unlike any other, when he drives through it's magic doors he has thrilling adventures! Today Jack has to fix a submarine but on his test drive he dives right into the middle of the dolphin's football match. Will Jack be able to find their ball in time for them to win their match? Praise for the series: "An exciting adventure, just right to inspire young boys to enjoy picture books. They will love the vivid action-packed illustrations and the fast-moving story." Parents in Touch "A great book for encouraging role-play." Creative Steps "Fast-paced and exciting and the bold illustrations compliment the story well." The Bookbag "Fun and engaging… A sure fire hit with young boys." Mini Book Worms "If your child loves diggers and dinosaurs then it really is the perfect story for them." Knees up Mother Brown