Mega Machines takes readers to a busy, noisy construction site to watch the bulldozers, diggers and cement mixers in action, constructing a new school.

Takes a look at trains and train travel in the following places: India, Europe, Peru, Russia, Australia, South Africa, United States, Canada, Japan, and China.

Discusses pirates of the past, their ships, their battles, their spectacular treasures, and how piracy continues today.

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Takes a look at different ways animals move and some of their unusual activities, such as using wings for parading, flippers for swirling, and feet for floating on water.

Looks at the science behind rockets and rocketry, with experiments to try at home that demonstrate the principles involved.

"Read about rockets and spacecraft that have zoomed into space! ... Discover the manned and unmanned missions, and find out about space travel planned for the future."--Back cover.

Presents a history of piracy throughout the world, and discusses characteristics of buccaneers, privateers, and corsairs, including descriptions of weapons and daily life.

Introduces the Emperor penguin, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, and parenting behavior, in which both the mother and father penguin take turns raising their chick.

Discover what it takes to become a first-rate player with soccer skills to practice, team positions explained, and coaching tips and tactics.