Christopher Maynard Books
Great men of science
Presents a history of science through the lives and work of scientists from the days of ancient Sumeria and Egypt to the present day.
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The history of aircraft
A brief history of flying machines from the first rudimentary craft built in the nineteenth century to the sleek, sophisticated jets that ply the airspace today.
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Weapons and warfare
Briefly traces the history of 3,500 years of fighting among human beings.
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The aces
By Christopher Maynard, David Jefferis
Introduces the ace pilots of World War I, their military aircraft, aerial tactics and stunts, and profiles such prominent aviators as the Red Baron and Eddie Rickenbacker.
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Why are there waves
Explores the subject of water through questions and answers, such as "Why do we need water?" and "Why does water turn to ice?"
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