Find out all about body decoration from around the world, today and back in history! Discover where tattooing and piercing came from, how people have used make up since the ancient times, and learn how to create your own intricate nail art designs or make a pair of earrings. Look inside to find a 5-minute Interview and a Star Story with a famous TV tattoo artist, have a debate on the pros and cons of body art, and then read all about some amazing body decoration record breakers!

The world's most dangerous missions are carried out by elite fighting crews - the special forces. Packed with facts, stats and amazing stories, this book gives a thrilling look behind the scenes of the world's top soldiers. Discover the dramatic story behind the capture of Osama Bin Laden, find out what it is like to be in the SAS in our amazing interview with an ex-SAS officer and read all about the top five most daring missions of all time!

From the might of the navy and the skill of the air force to the bravery of the troops that fight on the ground, this book gives you the definitive insight into the world of the armed forces and the men and women who serve it. Read the fascinating diary of a soldier in Afghanistan, get the stats on the fastest, biggest and most superior combat aircraft in the world, and read about how it feels to be behind enemy lines.

Art on the Street: Street Art

by Adam Sutherland

Published 15 September 2011
Street art is making an impact on our urban landscape - make sure it's on your radar! Look inside to find out which street artists are at the cutting edge all around the world, learn all about guerilla art and read a star story of a famous street artist! Are you on the radar?

Crack open the case on police forensics and uncover the thrilling world of crime scene investigation! Discover all about the tools of a forensic officer's trade, uncover the key stats and figures from the world of crime science, and follow a typical day in the life of a DNA forensic officer!

The world's safety and security rely on the skill of undercover agents who carry out top-secret operations. Look inside to find the Real Life Story of an MI6 spy! Read about the most famous fictional undercover agent of all time - James Bond, plus find out who are the most famous double agents in history!

Imagine if you got paid to race state-of-the-art Formula One cars on tracks around the world! Find out about the many thrills of being a Formula One driver, as well as the dangers involved in driving some of the fastest cars on the planet, the tough training, and the business side of the sport, including sponsorship and the media. This title also passes on knowledge of F1 lingo, what exactly is involved in overtaking an opponent and how Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton made it to the top of the pedestal.

Take a front-row seat at the fashion shows of the world and finds out what it is like to be a catwalk model. Find out why being a professional model is not just about treading the boards in the latest fashion. Read a profile of one of the world's top hand models, an interview with commercial model Joy Faoyinbo and a behind-the-scenes view of a model agency. The book also addresses the more controversial aspects of the industry by debating whether size zero should be banned form catwalks.

The Radar series delivers streetwise, hot-topic reads for kids aged 9+. With bold, fresh design and topics that have bags of kid-appeal, Radar will encourage children to read - and keep reading!


The world's safety and security rely on the skill of undercover agents who carry out top-secret operations. Look inside to find the Real Life Story of an MI6 spy! Read about the most famous fictional undercover agent of all time - James Bond, plus find out who are the most famous double agents in history!