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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.

A vibrantly photographed treasury of did-you-know facts provides young natural history enthusiasts with detailed information about all aspects of life for a wide variety of rainforest birds.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

What's hacking? Is it good? Bad? How do we protect ourselves? These questions are tackled as part of the What's the Issue? series—aimed at pre-teen and teens tackling current subjects, with a focus on

What is life like on the International Space Station? Can we survive on Mars? Why is Pluto no longer a planet? Just how big is the universe anyway? Space Atlas answers all these questions and more whi

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

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?