Dr Sheila Kanani

An exploration of the amazing science of sound and space – packed with incredible facts and stunning illustrations.Did you know....That sound travels faster underwater?Or that crickets hear with their knees?Or that astronauts have played musical instruments in space?Join Dr Sheila Kanani on a fascinating exploration of the world of sound and space science! You'll start with the sound technology we use every day, then explore the natural world including animal noises, thunder and earthquakes, before jetting off into space to discover what sound might be like on other planets. And yes, you'll even find out whether it’s possible to get music on the moon!You'll discover mind-blowing facts about sound and space – for example:Did you know you can getmarsquakes as well as earthquakes?Or that the president of the United States once made a phone call to the moon?Or that astronaut Chris Hadfield filmed a viral music video in space?With stunning full-colour illustrations by Liz Kay that bring the

Why is blood red? Why are carrots orange? Who invented the lightbulb?Why is the world 'going green'? Is the sky really blue? And what is ultraviolet light?You'll discover the answers to these questions - and many more - in this incredible collection of scientific facts about colour. We'll talk about light (the most important thing) and waves (not the kind you see at the beach - though youwilllearn why the sea looks blue!). You'll find out how some animals are able to glow in the dark and how others change their colours to hide from predators. Keep reading to discover why leaves change colour in the autumn, why your veins look blue but your blood is red, and why the language we use shapes the colours we see . . .And you'll learn exactly how to make a rainbow - in space.

Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures. Entertaining, accessible and educational, they are the perfect introductions to these amazin

Michelle Obama is: A Lawyer A Writer An Activist A First Lady of the United States of America. __________ She is a role model and feminist icon. Born and raised in Chicago, she studied and worked hard

Measure the speed of light like Albert Einstein! Train to be an astronaut like Mae Jemison! Communicate with chimpanzees like Jane Goodall! This book will make YOU a scientist as you explore 25 different scientific ideas inspired by ground-breaking scientists through history!Discover 25 of the world's most incredible scientists in this fact-filled book full of step-by-step science experiments that are easy to try at home. From making your own volcano and extracting DNA from a strawberry to exploring electricity, evolution and gravity, this imaginative book is jam-packed with ideas for aspiring scientists everywhere!*Friendly, accessible text written by planetary physicist, science presenter and school science teacher Dr Sheila Kanani MBE, author of Blue Peter Award-shortlisted How to Be an Astronaut and Can You Get Rainbows in Space?*Featuring biographies of 25 fantastic scientists, plus an exciting science-based experiment to try on every spread.*Vibrant, full colour illustrations on

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本書共分爲六個章節，分別闡述現代人常陷入的盲點以及其解套方式。聽起來好像即將進入一個艱澀難懂的領域，我已經看到你抱著頭說：“天哪！又是一本枯燥沉重的人生哲理，而且這個作者還寫論文似的用了整整六個章節來闡述……”你放心，人生雖難免晦澀難懂，但千萬不要忘記了，生命的方便之處就在于：成功的人基本上已經摸出了快意人生的標準方程式，且他們無私分享，更不怕我們沿用抄襲。 書中以“故事集結”的方式，將生命議

你心裡也出現過這樣的聲音嗎？「難道，這一輩子，我只能這樣了嗎？!」適逢低谷的你，是否總是忽略了眼前必有可撐著往上爬的土坡？身處黑暗的你，是否總是忽略了陽光只是在另一面？其實，人生隨時都可以改變……重啟人生的六堂課，讓你驚見這股強大的「逆轉力量」！ 【本書特色】本書適合這樣的你：▲掙扎於現實生活的壓力，穩定的工作，卻沒有熱情▲在職場很容易因意見、立場的不同，與同事劍拔弩張▲生活裡，三不五時與人衝突摩

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