Contents

Contents : mythical beasts -- monsters of the world -- fantastic fish -- creatures in disguise -- mysteres of migration -- amazing nests -- flightless birds -- man’s best friend -- animals in war -- vanishing animals -- natural wonders -- the age of the dinosaur -- a question of weather -- plants that feed on insects -- trees of all shapes and sizes -- amazing but true -- they were first -- inventions -- it’s named after -- breakthroughs in medicine -- the marvel of books -- flags of the world -- heroes and heroines -- the masters of music -- making unusual music -- ancient wonders of the world -- the great british castle -- the european union -- money -- washing, ironing and cleaning -- fashion through the ages -- around the world on a plate -- measuring time -- the world of stamps -- poles apart -- voyages of exploration -- down to the sea in ships -- travelling by train -- cars from the past -- the story of the bicycle -- the computer age.