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The refrigerator may seem mundane nowadays, but it is one of the wonders of twentieth-century science--lifesaver, food preserver, social liberator. Part historical narrative, part scientific decoder,C

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.

The British Isles provide a temperate climate and rich feeding ground for many species of animal, bird and fish. From the puffins of the Scilly Isles to the graceful red deer roaming the Scottish high

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.

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

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

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

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