N. J Hewetson

Classic fiction. On the grounds of Misselthwaite, her Uncle Archibald's estate near the Yorkshire moors, nine-year-old Mary Lennox finds a walled-in garden that has been locked securely for years. With the help of Dickon Sowerby, a young local boy who can charm animals, Mary cultivates the garden, an experiences that both improves her health and raises her spirits. Ultimately, the secret garden proves beneficial not only to to Mary, but to her sickly...

"For millions of years dinosaurs lived almost everywhere around the world. Sixty-five million years ago, they disappeared. Find out why!"--Page 4 of cover.

Presents the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.--

"Motor trucks first proved their usefulness for transporting goods during World War I. Since then, advances in technology have led to the design of different types of trucks able to carry out a vast range of tasks, from transportation and waste clearance to firefighting and high-speed racing." --

Discusses the history and practices of pirates, covering such aspects as weapons and flags, treasure and slaves, and pirate punishments.

Describes the appearance and behavior of crocodiles and their relatives and examines why they are frightening.

Provides a simple introduction to the history and development of both still photography and motion pictures.

"Wise up about cars! From racing cars to presidential limousines, the automobile has transformed the way we live" -- page 1 of cover.