Learn about gravity and all the useful things it does - such as keeping us on the Earth and holding the entire universe together! You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Gravity! is part of a brand-new scie
The Internet has become one of the most important inventions in our daily lives, revolutionising everything from the way businesses work to the friendships people share. This book tells the story of t
Go Figure! aims to get children back into Maths! Using photos, pictograms, infographics and other data visualisation techniques it explains the key maths principles of number, geometry, statistics, ra
"What is it like to witness an earthquake? This book looks at the Haitian and other earthquakes, using firsthand accounts to describe events and people's experiences, providing multiple perspectives f
What is it like to witness an earthquake? This book looks at the Haitian and other earthquakes, using firsthand accounts to describe events and people's experiences, providing multiple perspectives f
Go Figure! aims to get children back into Maths! Using photos, pictograms, infographics and other data visualisation techniques it explains the key maths principles of number, geometry, statistics, ra
Go Figure! aims to get children back into Maths! Using photos, pictograms, infographics and other data visualisation techniques it explains the key maths principles of number, geometry, statistics, ra
This fresh approach to the perennially popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is wild, wonderful and downright weird about the human body. Brilliantly humorous illustrations and playfu
Where did the first cells come from? Why did creatures first crawl out of the ocean? Why do humans have tailbones? This beautifully illustrated, highly accessible book invites young readers ages 8 and
A fun introduction to the main ideas of mathematics. In Q&A format, Think Like a Mathematician explains the philosophical arguments around questions such as:Was mathematics invented or discovered?Can
Think Like a Philosopher is a fun introduction to the main concepts of philosophy, showing how the subject has a clear, practical, and vital purpose to our daily lives and thinking.Using a Q&A format
Think Like a Psychologist is a fun introduction to the universal aspects of psychology that affect our daily lives and relationships.Using a Q&A format, the book delves into questions such as:What goe
Think Like an Economist is a fun introduction to the main concepts of economics. It illustrates how the subject has a clear, practical purpose vital to our daily lives and thinking, includes stories o
In 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev produced the first widely recognized Periodic Table designed to illustrate the properties of the known elements.This is a key story of the march of science an
From a giant crane that can lift 11 blue whales to a space probe that's traveled more than 10 million miles (and counting), these are the world’s biggest, fastest, and most powerful vehicles
Explore how methods of moving over the sea have changed through the centuries.The Science of Engineering series feature different forms of architecture and transport engineering. Features include funn
"Biologists study life, from tiny organisms to the largest animals on Earth. This exciting new book takes a look at how biologists work in fields of study such as zoology, botany, ecology, microbiolog
This fresh approach to the perennially popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is wild, wonderful and downright weird about science. Find out how super body cells attack germs, what mad
"Astronomers look up into the sky and yearn to understand the universe. They ask questions about the distant stars and galaxies and wonder what lies beyond them. This title aims to create meaningful c
Lift the flaps, layer by layer, to discover everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs - and even listen to different fantastic prehistoric noises with the sound chips.
Whether on land, in the air, at sea, or in space, these are the most EXTREME machines ever invented! Fastest. Biggest. Weirdest. From ultra-luxurious motorhomes and mining giants to gigantic spaceship
What is math? Why do we need it? Can birds count? What is the biggest number? Math in 30 Seconds answers these and other questions across 30 awesome topics.Each topic is presented in a concise, 30-sec
The Story of Astronomy traces one of humankind's oldest interests from Neolithic times to NASA. For thousands of years, the stars, planets, Moon and Sun were central to religious and superstitious bel
With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Vikings in 30 Seconds is an introduction to one of the world's most fascinating cultures. Children will discover all about these amazing warriors,
Each title in this new series takes readers on a historical journey, examining how people coped in the past and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant. Each book feat
Each title in this new series takes readers on a historical journey, examining how people coped in the past and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant. Each book feat
This bright, bold handbook will answer kids most popular questions on just how our solar system works. With fake tabs on the cover and color co-ordinated sections, this is space made simple. What is
Evolution: why did fish grow feet? is a fun, non-fiction narrative story of evolution. Rodent narrator Nippy takes us on a journey through time, looking at the events on our planet, from the first sta
"Fun pictograms and infographics about the human body make learning about math topics such as bar charts, percentages, averages and fractions easy and fun. In this book, readers go on an amazing missi
"Fun pictograms and infographics about space make learning about math topics such as angles, decimals, and probability easy and fun. In this book, readers are in control of a space mission through the
"Fun pictograms and infographics about the animal kingdom make learning about math topics such as symmetry, coordinates, and place value easy and fun. In this book, readers go on a mission to some of
Explores how the work of audio engineers combines the science of sound with the engineering design process, including how these engineers find solutions to audio challenges.
"When Ben discovers that his Facebook page has been changed, he is worried. Then someone sends emails from his account! Have his personal and work files been hacked? This book looks at the topics of c
"Can you imagine what our lives would be like after an outbreak of super-plague? How would people respond to the danger and how would medical professionals cope? What would be the threats to public or
"When Ben discovers that his Facebook page has been changed, he is worried. Then someone sends emails from his account! Have his personal and work files been hacked? This book looks at the topics of c
"Can you imagine what our lives would be like after an outbreak of super-plague? How would people respond to the danger and how would medical professionals cope? What would be the threats to public or
"Our bodies are always growing and changing - from before we are born until the day we die. Even when we're asleep our hearts continue to beat, we keep on breathing, and the cells that make up our bod
What's the worst smell in the world? The ugliest animal? The most revolting parasite? You'll find the answers to all these questions and more in this book of most revolting things...Particularly suita
Describes the activities of non-profit organizations throughout the world that deal with emergencies, from the groups that respond to major disasters to those that deal with the aftermaths of crises.
