An accessible guide to more than 75 of the most important discoveries and theories in the history of chemistry.Discover and understand the key ideas that underpin the core science of chemistry and learn about the great minds who uncovered themWritten in plain English, The Chemistry Book is packed with short, pithy explanations of some of the most historic moments in science, from the birth of atomic theory to the discovery of polythene and the development of liquid crystal display screens. Simple graphics, such as flowcharts and mind maps, support the text and make the explanation of key concepts easy to follow.Arranged in chronological order, the book covers key themes in the physical and natural sciences, such as geochemistry and the elements. Within each chapter, a series of articles traces the history of scientific thought and introduces the work of the scientists who have shaped the subject such as John Dalton, Marie Curie, Dmitri Mendeleev, Kathleen Lonsdale, and Stephanie Kwolek
Zoom to the Moon introduces big ideas to little ones! This first book about space will delight young babies. With shiny foil to focus on and bright colour to capture and keep their attention, this boo
Felix O'Finnegan was born with big ideas and began trying them out when he was just a baby, much to the distress of his parents and teacher, but his flying machines could be his best idea ever.
This shiny fold-out frieze book introduces big ideas to little ones! This first book about space will delight young babies. With shiny foil to focus on and bright colour to capture and keep their atte
This original, graphic-led book explores and explains the key ideas and teachings underpinning the most widely printed religious book of all time.Applying the “Big Ideas” series’ trademark combination
When Ralphie Ratso stands up to some kids who bullied his friend, they vow revenge. But will ratting them out make it worse?Sid and Kurt have been picking on Ralphie’s friend Tiny, and when Ralphie tells them to stop, the two boys get sent to the principal’s office. Now Sid and Kurt are out to get Ralphie! They upend Ralphie’s lunch tray, whip the ball at his head on the playground, and pelt him with peashooters when the teachers aren’t looking―ping! Ralphie’s brother, Louie, says he should tell a grown-up, but Ralphie―not wanting to be a Ratty Tattletale―decides to “fight fire with fire,” only creating new problems for himself. It’s time to tell Big Lou, his dad, who has a few wise ideas for putting things right. Full of the charm and fun that Ratsos fans love, this fifth adventure highlights the difference between standing up for yourself and taking vengeance―and shows why confiding in a trusted grown-up when you have a big problem can be the coolest thing to do.
I do not follow ideas, I stumble into stories or into people; and I know that this is so big, I have to make a film. Very often, films come like uninvited guests, like burglars in the middle of the ni
Teachers in need of new ideas will find this compact book a big help in early childhood phonics. It offers a collection of word study activities for the progressive classroom using the omnipresent to
Glencoe Biology Leads the Way!Glencoe Biology leads the way with the best ideas in Biology education. It can help all of your students succeed with its organization around major Themes, Big Ideas, and
VINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS. Have you ever dreamt you were naked on stage, or woken having failed an exam? In these fascinating, pioneering essays, Sigmund Freud plunges into t
"Hi, my name is David Beckett, I'm a pitch coach, and I'm here to ensure your ideas have a voice."The big pitch is coming up. You've got just a few minutes to convince that investor or your Board, tha
Our innovation economy is broken. But there’s good news: The ideas that will solve our problems are hiding in plain sight. While big companies in the American economy have never been more successful,
Lola has a cold and is feeling really ever so not well. So her big brother, Charlie, thinks of all sorts of ideas to try to cheer Lola up. He brings her pink milk and biscuits, sings her a special son
Read all about Clifford's BIG ideas! Classic Clifford reissued!It only takes a little to BE BIG!When Clifford visits his dad in the country, they spend a fun day fetching, digging and playing together
VINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS. Also in the Vintage Minis series: Desire by Haruki Murakami Babies by Anne Enright Depression by William Styron Race by Toni Morrison
What if you didn't have to read the 50 most important books on Politics to know the most important ideas?This is the thinking person's guide to the big political texts from across the centuries, from the original pioneers to the contemporary. With insightful commentary for each of the 50 books, key quotes and biographical information on the authors and a guide to further reading, 50 Politics Classics gives a unique overview of the political writings that shaped history and are still shaping minds today.From Abraham Lincoln to Nelson Mandela, and from Aristotle to George Orwell, 50 Politics Classics distils the essence of the books, pamphlets, and speeches of the major leaders and great thinkers that drive real-world change. Spanning 2, 500 years, left and right, thinkers and doers, Tom Butler-Bowdon covers activists, war strategists, visionary leaders, economists, philosophers of freedom, feminists, conservatives and environmentalists, right up to contemporary leaders and thought leade