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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARK HADDON In Postcard From The Past, Tom Jackson has gathered a collection of the funniest, weirdest and most moving real messages from the backs of old postcard

A comprehensive collection of science careers to wow and inspire the next generation of budding scientists.Have you any idea how many kinds of scientist there are? Perhaps you're keen to work in the field of science but are not aware of the diverse range of careers on offer. From deep diving in the ocean as an ichthyologist, or mushroom-hunting as a mycologist, to designing future spacecraft as an aerospace engineer, or helping to solve crimes as a toxicologist, there is a stunning variety of careers to aspire to.Flick through the pages of this book to discover what sort of scientist you could be. This book showcases a diverse array of inspiring careers across the four disciplines of chemistry, biology, physics and technology. You'll find details of what sort of work each job involves, the specialist equipment used and what key skills are involved. This will help you find a career that suits your strengths or even explore exciting options you had never heard of before.The simple, bold

From the ferocious sea monster Icthyosaurus and the lumbering plated Stegosaurus to Velociratpor, the stealthy two-legged hunter and Quetzalcoatlus, the God of the skies, Dinopedia is a guide to prehistoric beasts. Discover what Allosaurus has in common with modern-day wolves and how experts figured out chickens are actually dinosaurs, and explore the answers to the big questions we all want to know about dinosaurs: What did dinosaurs sound like? How did dinosaurs really stand? What colour were dinosaurs? Lovingly brought to life by the illustration duo behind Mythopedia and Return of the Wild, Good Wives and Warriors, this book shows dinosaurs as they've never been presented before. Let the weird and wonderful creatures of the past spark your child's imagination and inspire them to learn about the Earth as it was millions, and millions, and MILLIONS of years ago.

Our planet has been spinning in the blackness of Space for 4.5 billion years. People have only been around for a tiny part of it. But what happened before we arrived on the scene? Before animals, dinosaurs and even trees? Imagine if we could discover Earth's history in one day... Starting the clock from the formation of the Earth, we can discover each significant moment in time on the clock, counting down to midnight. Earth Clock covers the most interesting and high-impact moments of our planet's geological history with stunning, detailed illustrations, while charting the evolution of life on Earth, from ancient single-celled organisms to the species we know today, until modern humans appear - at just four seconds to midnight. What will tomorrow bring?

Climate change is an important, yet complicated, subject How Do We Stop Climate Change? makes it accessible for all ages, from the 8+ year-olds inspired by Greta Thunberg to parents and teachers.Beaut

Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fres

What is transhumanism? What is AI? How are scientists developing ways to reach immortality? And should we even want to live forever? These questions are tackled as part of the What's the Issue? series

A beautifully-illustrated and informative reference to selected British and European mammal, reptile and amphibian wildlife.

Featuring an array of creatures from alligator to zebra, this ABC of animals is a fun way for kids to learn about nature and the alphabet! A is for Alligator, B is for Bear, C is for . . .? Ch

The Periodic Table: An infographic guide to the elements is a fresh new approach to a truly remarkable and instantly recognizable piece of science!Combining cutting edge science with visually fascinat

Examines how the different physical characteristics of insects and spiders allow them to live in a variety of places.

Genetics in Minutes is your compact and accessible guide to the central concepts of the science of genetics, revealing how our genes shape our bodies and our lives, and how in turn we are beginning to

Identity is vital to any scientific research--but it is not always easy to establish, especially with groups of species that look very similar, or those with secretive lifestyles. A number of fascinat

Introduces lions, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, hunting behavior, and the efforts being made to protect them.

Introduces cobras, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, attack behavior, and the efforts being made to protect them in the wild.

Tackle the tough employment market and land the job you want. Today, more than ever, it takes a powerful resume to open doors to the opportunities you seek. Increasingly important as hiring systems ch

Basher Science Mini: Pandemic is an all-encompassing pocket guide to worldwide diseases, It features specific epidemics and pandemics, including coronavirus (COVID-19), where they generated, symptoms,

What is fake news? How can the news be wrong? How do we know if what we're reading is true or not? This book helps answer these questions and provides kids with the necessary knowledge to make up thei

In this follow-on to Space Atlas (QED, 2018), readers will be taken on a journey across the waves and into the darkest deeps of the ocean. Covering geography, ecosystems, and animals, this book is mor

What is climate change? Is it the same as global warming? Can we stop it? This book helps answer these questions and provides kids with the necessary knowledge to make up their own minds on climate ch

What is transhumanism? What is AI? Are these good developments or bad ones? How might immortality be possible? And should we even want to live forever? Get the facts and make up your own mind on these

What are hackers? Are they good? Bad? What can we do to protect ourselves, businesses and society against hackers? How can we control them? And should we try? Get the facts and make up your own mind o

A bold and colourful first atlas, packed with illustrations and photos on every page, and covering all areas of the world. Regions are shown using physical and political maps, and feature iconic anima

Presents a chronological history of engineering, highlighting notable engineers, including Archimedes, Bessmer, and Watt.

Think math is boring? Think again! Numbers: How Counting Changed the World cracks open the history of numbers to explore the surprising, fascinating, and sometimes mind-boggling evolution of mathemati

Much technology described in the other four books is to assists in the conservation of animal species. Getting information on numbers, behavior, and movements helps identify environmental problems tha

A visual encyclopedia of amphibians, reptiles and mammals in the United States, Canada and South America, with over 350 illustrations. It features a natural history guide section that focuses on anato

The ultimate illustrated guide and identifier to the mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds and fish of the United States and Canada, with more than 1000 artworks, maps and colour photographs.

Describes the physical characteristics and physiology of the great white shark, explaining how its teeth, ability to feel electric currents emitted by living bodies in water, and senses of smell and s

Presents experiments with easy-to-follow instructions demonstrating the properties of light and color, including creating a rainbow, making a telescope, and observing the properties of light through w