Andrew Solway

In Secrets of Flight, you will find out how birds fly, how jet engines work, and why some planes fly so fast.

We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's in the news, it affects our behavior and the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way new ideas about the environment and sustainability have changed the way we travel, and will so do in the future.

Looks at the natural resources used in the modern world and how some of them are under threat, with information about safeguarding vital resources.

Explains what birds are and how they differ from other animals, with descriptions of various types of birds, including birds of prey, water birds, and exotic birds.