Christopher Maynard – författare

First published in 1977, this cult classic has been reissued for a new generation of ghost-hunters. This book is for anyone who has shivered at shadowy figures in the dark, heard strange sounds in the night, or felt the presence of a mysterious 'something' from the unknown.Ghost stories are as old as recorded history and exist all over the world. Many of the different kinds of ghosts that are thought to haunt the Earth and their behaviour are described here. You will meet haunting spirits, screaming skulls, phantom ships, demon dogs, white ladies, gallows ghosts and many more.This book also explains the techniques and equipment of ghost hunting and tells how lots of 'ghosts' have been exposed as fakes or explained away as natural events. Also included are some theories that attempt to explain the possible existence of ghosts.With a brand new foreword by BAFTA-winning writer, comedian and actor Reece Shearsmith, otherwise the book remains unchanged from the original.

Discover the answers to all the questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space and more!Which is the fastest car? Why do planes have wings? Can trains float? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating question-and-answer book all about transport, I Wonder Why: Planes Have Wings. Accessible and entertaining text makes learning about transport and mechanics fun, and information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for reading aloud.Bright illustrations by illustrator Josy Bloggs bring the various vehicles to life. This is the ideal book for budding engineers and fans of boats, planes, cars and more!

From ferocious meat eaters to giant plant eaters, My Best Book of Dinosaurs brings this prehistoric era to life. Find out who was the biggest, who could fly, and how paleontologists put together old bones. Color illustrations and clear photography combine with fact-filled text reveal how the dinosaurs lived . . . and died. An infomation-packed book that is a gripping introduction to the creatures that once roamed the Earth.

Encourage a life-long love of reading with this level 4 DK ReaderDiscover the historical world of castles and battles with the bright and colourful Days Of The Knights. Slashing swords, shining armour, knights locked in deadly battle - the mighty castle is under siege!Level 4 readers have fascinating stories that will capture the interest of the increasingly proficient readers. Packed with extra background information and amazing fun facts, they have a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, plus an alphabetical glossary and index to challenge growing readers and build literacy skills.Days Of The Knights helps your child develop their general knowledge, while building their reading skills with lively illustrations and an engaging story that encourages reading and builds a child's confidence.

Encourage a life-long love of reading with this Level 4 DK ReaderHelp your child develop their general knowledge, while building their reading skills with Pirates! Raiders Of The High Seas. Discover the dangerous world of pirates - those swashbucklers who plundered, pillaged, and terrorised open waters.Level 4 readers have fascinating stories that will capture the interest of the increasingly proficient reader range. Packed with extra background information and amazing fun facts, they have a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, plus an alphabetical glossary and index to challenge growing readers and build literacy skills.Pirates! Raiders Of The High Seas is perfect to read aloud together or alone, with lively illustrations and an engaging story that encourages reading and builds a child's confidence.