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How scientists changed the world, one breakthrough at a time. From the discovery of fire and the invention of the wheel to lunar landings and atoms, this book tells the extraordinary story of science and how it changed our world--one breakthrough at a time. Find out how history's most ingenious and daring scientists solved mysteries that had puzzled the ancient world for millennia, triggering an age of discovery that gave us telescopes, flying machines, steam engines, antibiotics, electricity, radio, space travel, and computers. Discover the amazing men and women who challenged conventional thinking and put their lives at risk to learn about everything from planetary orbits and gold to germs, gunpowder and radioactivity. What's the Point of Science? explains in super-simple terms how science really works and why it brought the world out of the dark ages. It's packed with surprising facts, tales of ingenuity and endeavor, and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that bring the human story

Imagine learning to leap, roar, swim, or fly for the first time.Born to Be Wild explores the vast complexities of growing up in the animal kingdom, where everything feels like new. This book goes where no other has to delve into the countless ways baby animals survive in the wild. Alongside gorgeous photographs of baby bears, lions and tigers, marsupials, birds, and marine mammals, it charts the stages from dependency to independence, and looks at why some animals cling to their mothers for many months, while others must learn to run almost as soon as they are born.Informative step-by-step features focus on particular stages of learning, such as how a lion cub learns to hunt. This book focuses on key themes in a young animal’s life: birth and the very first days of life, learning to hunt and feed, senses and communication, habitat and adaptation, and playtime. Full of beautiful pictures and fascinating science, Born to Be Wild reveals the mysteries of how young creatures survive in an

This remarkable reference book tells the story of science from earliest times to the present day, taking in everything from ancient Greek geometry to quantum physics, and the wedge to the worldwide web. Exploring science in a thematic, highly approachable manner, each spread takes as its theme a specific event, discovery, invention, experiment, theory, or individual and explains why this subject was so significant in the development of scientific thought and what its impact on history has been. In addition to providing a broad-ranging and comprehensive history of science, the book also explains how science works, employing DK's trademark clarity and visual ingenuity to render tricky scientific subjects easily comprehensible. Science is structured chronologically with five chapters covering major phases in world history from ancient times to the present day, with an eye to the future. Within these chapters, subjects are arranged in discrete spreads, each of which takes a key scientific

Answering all your burning scientific questions, from what it means to be alive to why things explode, How Science Works explains science facts throughout amazing diagrams and infographics. Unlock the

Over 200 intriguing science questions - answered. This is the ideal science encyclopedia to help budding Einsteins ages 6 and up with their school and homework projects - as well as for parents who ne

Achieving excellence as a manager requires a broad skillset. The Essential Manager's Handbook is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice covering everything you need to know about acquiring and deve

Covering every aspect of science, this book brings all the essentials of science from elements and energy to gravity and the Periodic Table to life with astonishing pictures for kids. Packed with fun

DK’s best-selling richly illustrated encyclopedia series explores the wonderful world of science. Learn the ins and outs of science as you’ve never seen it before, through incredibly detailed 3D illustrations, in this encyclopedia for children aged 9+. Knowledge Encyclopedia’s clear explanations, illustrations, photographs, and 3D images will engage children in complex subjects.This impressively detailed encyclopedia uses awesome illustrations to show biology, chemistry, and physics in the world around us. This all-encompassing science encyclopedia for kids offers:An impressive collection of facts, charts, timelines and illustrations. A visual approach using illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images.Clear explanations of physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as space exploration, the latest technology, wonderful wildlife, and our amazing bodies. Children can explore science in a new and exciting way. Learn about groundbreaking topics like looking inside a cell,

Did the universe start with a Big Bang? Is light a wave, a particle – or both? Is a "Theory of Everything" possible?Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions and more besides, and is the perfect introduction to the subject. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries unpack each complex idea with a combination of easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes.Discover the most important theories of history’s greatest scientists, why Copernicus’s ideas were so contentious, how Einstein developed the concept general and special relativity, and the reasoning behind Crick and Watson’s proposed structure for DNA, and much more besides.Fully revised and updated with eight brand-new pages of content, The Science Book is a truly accessible and comprehensive route into a fascinating subject. Packed with scientific quotations, profiles of key figures and discov

A practical illustrated guide to exploring, observing, and understanding natureChris Packham will pass on his passion for nature and make you an enthusiastic and knowledgeable amateur naturalistChris Packham’s Nature Handbook reveals how easy it is to enjoy and learn about plants, animals, habitats, and ecological processes. It features visual studies of habitats – full of photos of the animals and plants that live there and illustrations of how they interact. All the habitats in your region (Europe in the UK edition, or North America in the US edition) are included, from accessible urban and farming landscapes to wilderness areas. This book reveals the sights, sounds, and smells you can encounter and shows you how to connect with nature without intruding. It provides illustrated guides to activities for every season. Many of these, like pond dipping and raising butterflies from caterpillars, can be done close to home and without expensive equipment. The book promotes conservation and

This picture word book of 1000 first science words is the perfect STEM book for helping children learn.This book introduces key scientific concepts while broadening children's vocabulary and strengthening their early reading and writing skills. Every picture-packed page is full of things such as sounds, light, senses, and machines, with words for each image. 1000 Words: Science clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. Each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and early science skills. The words have been chosen with the help of a leading educational consultant, and include lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives, and common verbs. This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents who are keen to develop their child's language, science, and literacy skills.

The only science encyclopedia for children you'll ever need, with amazing photography that shows and explains how chemistry, physics, and biology work.Watch as mixtures merge and matter changes state.

An amazing encyclopedia with a ground-breaking new visual approach to science, illustrated with jaw-dropping details of the natural world and the wonders of the Universe. Stunning computer-generated i

Get children excited about science with this essential, encylopedic introduction to physics, chemistry, and biology. What makes a firework bang? How do plants use sunlight to make food? What is the my

Little scientists will understand science in seconds with this essential homework-helping guide. Learn about everything from molecules and magnetism to rockets and radio waves and find out how a hot-a

Unlock the secrets behind everyday items and extraordinary inventions with exploded artworks and photographs that reveal the materials used to create everyday objects. Finding out What's It Made Of? is just the start of an amazing journey into the world of materials science, in this non-fiction book for science enthusiasts aged 9-12. Learn about the surprising properties of materials and how they are put to thousands of different uses, from sneakers to smartphones and game controllers to glue.This fascinating book reveals the secrets of many everyday objects, and a few more unusual ones. This science book for curious children offers: A breakdown of everyday and futuristic objects, revealing what goes into a range of common and cutting-edge items - from game controllers to space suits!Hyperrealistic artworks and vivid photos show each component and object up close and in incredible detail. STEM learning that supports classroom material science by showing how the properties of different

The ultimate visual guide to successful management.Are you looking to take the new step in your career? Can you manage yourself with ease, but need more confidence when managing others?Achieving excellence as a manager requires a broad skill set, and The Essential Manager’s Handbook provides easy-to-follow and engaging advice on the seven key areas. Nurture your confidence with managing people, leadership, achieving high performance, effective communication, presenting, negotiating, and flexible working.With key quotes, bright visuals, and breakdowns by subject, this book is accessible and easy to use. Interactive tips and checklists will encourage you to jot down your thoughts, examining past and present workplace experiences that you can learn from. Expert insights from management professionals and step-by-step instructions will help you understand how to deal with challenges and gain valuable management skills for life.This accessible and clear guide is packed with practical, no-non

Discover the science behind wild and wonderful weather in this fact-packed book!From heatwaves and big freezes to tornadoes and fog, this science book gives your budding meteorologist a glimpse into all the action that happens in the sky. Learn about all kinds of weather and marvel at how powerful it can be!At a time when extreme weather is becoming more and more common, this eco-focused book is perfect for getting your little one clued up about the environment. Throughout the pages of this colorful and energetic STEM book, your child will discover fun facts about the weather. They will also gain insight into serious topics such as global warming and how our climate is changing.Inside the pages of this beautifully illustrated children's science book, you'll learn all about the weather, and discover:- Fascinating illustrations that introduce scientific topics in a simple and accessible way- Stand out facts, presented clearly on each spread- Easy to understand text that teach children ab

This picture word book of 1000 first science words is the perfect STEM book for helping children learn. It introduces key scientific concepts while broadening children's vocabulary and strengthening t

Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it, too. Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie

A gorgeously illustrated introduction to poetry for children, featuring poems about everything from science, sports, and space, to friendship, family, and feelings.This thoughtfully crafted anthology

Science and technology, nature, geography, culture, sports and hobbies, and history all combine in this mind-blowing visual encyclopedia. From incredible insects and musical instruments to spacecraft

This beginners' book introduces children to the science all around us. From how a plant makes seeds, and how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, to how we use friction to warm our hands, and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this book has it covered.Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets, and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused. Next launch into space and explore the planets of the solar system and discover why we float in space. Perfect for children ages 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Covering many topics studied at school, this is the perfect starting point to encourage a life-long love of learning.

Dive into an encyclopedic collection of burning questions asked by children and discover all the fascinating answers. This timeless encyclopedia for children aged 9+ covers all their favourite topics in a friendly, easy-to-read Q&A format, perfect to dip into and browse. Find the answers to big questions like "How do aeroplanes fly?" " Why do tigers have stripes?" " What's inside a black hole?” and much more! Alongside the children's questions and the expert answers are beautiful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams to bring every topic to life in rich detail and with perfect clarity.This children’s encyclopedia of questions offers:1,000 curious questions and answers that will be sure to wow family and friends. Striking CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand. Science boxes that are illustrated with engaging diagrams to explain information.Simple and easy-to-understand images explaining the science behind weird and wonderful fa

Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world. Did you know that insects are essential to life on Earth? Without them we simply couldn't exist – they pollinate our crops, break down dead matter, and play a vital role in our ecosystems. Yet their numbers are plummeting in the face of changing climates, pesticide use, and threats to their essential habitats.This cutting-edge book, which is grounded in the latest research and written by members of the Royal Entomological Society, teaches you all you need to know about bugs, beetles, butterflies and more – revealing how vital they are to us and we are to them. From a look at how insects have been collected for study, to the use of insects in medicines, and their importance in art and literature, this fascinating book knits together science, food, culture and natural history. With advice on spotting insects in a range of habitats, species identification notes, a guide to attracting beneficial insects

Get inside the machinery of the modern world and understand the science that makes it all work with this all-in-one encyclopedia. Make technology fun, fascinating, and accessible with this inspiring guide for children aged 9+ that explains the machinery of everyday life. Each page of this detailed encyclopedia will guide kids through the technology that surrounds them.Have you ever been tempted to take the back off your TV? Have you wondered about what's going on beneath your feet on the street where you live? Children can lift the lid on the technology they use all the time but take for granted. It also takes them to places they'll never get the chance to see, such as the inside of a nuclear storage facility or the crew capsule on top of a Moon rocket. This technology encyclopedia for kids offers:- Key insights into the science that makes machinery work, explained in an accessible way for 9-12 year olds.- Zoom-ins, pull-outs, cutaways, and sequences that reveal hidden features and exp

Whether browsing for fun or just looking up that key fact, children will be drawn in and mesmerized by the hundreds of exciting images and surprising information in these dinosaur profiles.Dinosaur reconstructions and the latest fossil finds bring back to life the bone-crunching teeth of the Tyrannosaurus rex, the astonishingly large body of the Argentinosaurus, and the plane-size wings of the soaring Quetzalcoatlus. Page-by-page profiles on dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals reveal new facts that reflect the latest paleontological research, supported by data boxes on each animal’s size, group, habitat, time period, diet, and fossil discovery. See the fastest, largest, and fiercest creatures, browse their habitats, learn about their claws and spikes, and find out how their fossils help scientists piece together hidden clues about their lives. This must-have dinosaur book for children ages 8–12 profiles all the major types of dinosaurs as well as ancient fish, other prehistoric re

Explore the exciting world of dinosaursWhether you’re a dinosaur fan or just simply enjoy practical, hands-on projects, this book combines creativity with a prehistoric twist. Each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple step-by-step photographs and instructions that will inspire imaginative minds and bring the dinosaur world to life! Perfect for kids who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), Dinosaur Lab features activities that cover many aspects of prehistoric life, from the evolution of dinosaurs to what might have caused them to die out. You’ll combine science and math with art and craft by making your own dinosaur fossils; constructing a 3-D diorama to learn about the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous eras; designing a fearsome Triceratops mask; hatching your own mini dinosaur out of a bath bomb; and even creating a meteorite-impact experiment to find out how dinosaurs may have become extinct! Throughout the book, there

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

This book introduces children ages 7-9 to the amazing science of DNA, genetics, and what makes you you.It’s inside every living plant and animal, from the tiniest seed to the person standing next to y

Nature-loving and crafty 3-5 year olds will love finding out all about weather in this charming crafty science book. From sun and snow, to thunder and lightning, children will find out what goes on up

Explore the human mind and understand the science behind how you and other people in your life think and act in a wide range of everyday situations with this brand new visual guide to applied psycholo

A thrilling face-to-face encounter with animals in their own environment – their elaborate displays, intimate lives, and extraordinary behaviourDid you know that elephants give each other names, orangutans self-medicate, and rats giggle? Animal Behaviour is full of hundreds of stories that shed light on how animals navigate life in the wild. Packed with vivid wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained – from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death. An initial overview of animal anatomy and physiology reveals the science and biomechanics that underpin animal behaviour, while later chapters thematically break down the intricacies of animal feeding, development, communication, intelligence, learning, and other behavioural characteristics.Learn about play through river otters, see socialization among parrots at the riverbank, and catch prey with a fishing spider. Feature panels throughout the book explore the biol

A bumper book for little learners bursting with fantastic facts and super scientific ideas.This beginners’ book introduces children to the science all around us.From how a plant makes seeds, and how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, to how we use friction to warm our hands, and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this book has it covered.Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets, and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused. Next launch into space and explore the planets of the Solar System and discover why we float in space.Perfect for children aged 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Covering many topics studied at school, this is the perfect starting point to encourage a life-long love of learning.