Are there still creatures out there that we don't know about? Is it possible that there is a living dinosaur in a lake in Scotland? Does the Mongolian death worm really eat the sheep and camel of herders in the Gobi Desert? Could the famous yeti of the Himalayas be real? Is the giant octopus known as the kraken just a story that sailors tell, or is it out there...waiting? We can't say for sure that these mysterious creatures exist, but after you read this book, maybe you will be a little closer to believing in monstors. Tales of Mysterious Creatures is published by Hippo Books, a publisher...

Heroines is a collection of short stories about six great women who have all changed the world through their courage, passion and intelligence. Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space. Joan of Arc was a sixteen year old farm girl who led France to victory over the English. Aung San Suu Kyi is one of the most respected and fearless political leaders in the world. Rosa Parks is an iconic figure in the Civil Rights Movement in America. Florence Nightingale is considered to be the founder of modern nursing. Chen Shu-chu has spent her life helping the poor and sick of Taiwan. Heroines is...

We have always been fascinated by spies - people who live secret and dangerous lives in the shadows. In this book, you will read about how spying has developed over the centuries - from simple codes and double agents, to hi-tech modern spies using technology to steal and sell information. If you are interested in how Queen Elizabeth's spymaster found out that there was a plan to kill her and take over the country; or how Mata Hari, a glamorous and beautiful spy, used her charm and intelligence to steal secrets in World War One; or how Edward Snowden managed to obtain documents that the...

The events of a single day can change the course of history, for better or worse. These are the days that should never be forgotten. In this book, you will read stories that recount historic events from the perspective of those who were there, like the bandleader who played on as the Titanic sank; and Howard Carter, the man who discovered the tomb of the Boy King, Tutankhamun. Experience the horror and heroism of D-Day through the eyes of a young soldier; and relive the assassination of President John F Kennedy on that fateful day in Dallas in 1963. Read about the division of Berlin and the...

Man, with his superior intelligence, believes that he controls nature, but sometimes, when man least expects it... the beast bites back. In these horrific stories, you will find out how far a man will go to protect his home from man-eating hogs, and what happens when killer wasps and the military mix. You will learn the true nature of fear when you read what starving wolves will do to satisfy their desperate hunger, and what happens when a giant anaconda gets loose on the Beijing Subway. You will go back in time to witness the bloody battle to the death between a Neanderthal and a cave bear....

It could be a moment of inspiration, or a lifetime of work. It could be the drive to succeed, or the need to save lives. The need to innovate is what keeps the world turning. The spirit of the pioneer moves us forward through the ages. In this collection of short stories about great Pioneers, you will read about William Morton, the brave dentist who perfected anesthesia by practicing on himself; and Marie Curie, who dedicated her entire life to the advance of scientific knowledge. You will also learn about Frederick Douglass, who went from being a slave to advising Abraham Lincoln; and Ada...