Looks at the evolution of plants and animals from the inside out.
An introduction to sexual and asexual reproduction, with terms and definitions, human development, life cycles, aging and diseases, as well as questions and answers.
Are our personalities inherited or made? What can DNA reveal about human history? How significant was the creation of Dolly the sheep? And will we soon be designing babies to order? Mark Henderson, science editor of 'The times', distills the central concepts of this newest of sciences in a series of 50 lucid and engaging short essays. Beginning with Darwin's theory of evolution and concluding w…
A compendium featuring a physics quotation and fresh art on every page, along with biographical facts of notable physicists. Suitable as a gift for science and math enthusiasts, it celebrates the beauty and wisdom of physics.
The Nature Book is a great guide to the natural world, both for the beginner and those who want to relearn the most important and interesting facts about our fascinating environment.
100 Facts Endangered Animals is bursting with exactly 100 mind-blowing facts, awesome images and fun activities to help children aged 7+ years learn everything they need to know about the most threatened animals on our planet. Concise text explains the key facts to children in a clear way. Numbered facts help your child to track their progress and feel a sense of achievement. Comprehensive inde…
Focus features zoom in on particular aspects of wolf and wild dog life, such as the behavior of dingoes in the outback, or a pack of wolves hunting their prey.
5 focus spreads cover all aspects of big cat life and behavior.
Provides information on a variety of snakes, including their feeding habits, defenses, and life cycles.
In 1859, Charles Darwin shocked the world with a radical theory - evolution by natural selection. One hundred and fifty years later, his theory still challenges some of our most precious beliefs. This guide to 'Darwin's dangerous idea' takes a fresh look at the often misunderstood concepts of natural selection and the selfish gene.
A study of the scientific subject of space. By accessing the recommended Web sites on every double page, readers can take a tour of a space station, see pictures from the Hubble telescope or have their questions answered by a famous astronaut.
Science, humankind's greatest intellectual achievement, is capable equally of delight and amusement as much as learning and the advancement of knowledge. 'The Science Magpie' brings together a hugely diverse collection of classic, common and unusual titbits from across science and its history.
How do camels keep cool? Why do green plants need sunshine? How can we use the Sun to make electricity? Find the answers and much more in this beautiful first book on sunshine. Simple text and fantastic colour photographs combine to help young children learn all about the weather around them. Ideal for Early Years and Key Stage 1 (5-7 years), it provides a simple, colourful introduct…
Physics in 100 numbers explores the most important and interesting numbers in physics, starting with the lowest number (10-43 seconds, or "Planck time," the smallest time measurement possible) and working in numerical order up to the very largest (4 x 1069, which is the estimated mass-energy of the universe, in Joules).
Mathematics is inescapable. Wherever you go, whatever you do, however you live your life, mathematics plays a role. From searching for love to donating a kidney, the mathematics governing our world is far-reaching and fascinating. Using interesting anecdotes, simple analogies and easy explanations, 'Man vs Maths' will distill the complexities of some of the most absorbing mathematics of modern …
Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of salmon and such related fish as eels, flounder, swordfish, and piranhas.
An illustrated, humorous introduction to the basic fields of science.
Tahukah kamu bahwa sel-sel tubuh kita bisa saling berkomunikasi? Atau bagaimana ya sel darah putih bisa menjaga daya tahan tubuh kita? Sel-sel kecil dalam tubuh kita ternyata bekerja dengan cara yang menakjubkan! Yuk, kita simak bersama bagaimana proses pembentukan sel, cara kerjanya, dan segala hal menarik lainnya tentang sel! Seri ini ditulis oleh Patrick A. Baeuerle, Ph.D., ilmuwan ternama d…