Science
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Discusses key concepts in biology, physics, chemistry, and other scientific fields, and includes fast fact boxes, images and diagrams, and information about key scientists and their work.--
Steve Parker is a British author whose prolific career is dedicated to science writing for both children and adults. His work is distinguished by its ability to convey complex scientific concepts in an engaging and accessible manner. Parker demonstrates a profound understanding of the natural sciences, which he translates into hundreds of publications. His writing appeals to readers of all ages, sparking their curiosity about the world around them.







Discusses key concepts in biology, physics, chemistry, and other scientific fields, and includes fast fact boxes, images and diagrams, and information about key scientists and their work.--
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
A comprehensive, illustrated guide showing how more than 300 machines, mechanisms, and processes that affect our everyday lives work
Crammed with information on early life-forms, prehistoric fish, fossils, flying reptiles, dinosaurs, mass extinctions, the first birds, woolly mammoths, prehistoric humans, and much more
Take a voyage through the Universe, exploring the Solar System, stars and distant galaxies to find out how stars are born, what goes on at an observatory, and how spacecraft have explored the Moon, planets, asteroids and comets.This brilliant book is bursting with fantastic information, detailed illustrations and stunning photographs.
Integrating words and pictures, this is a family reference book on the human body structured so that the individual themes of each spread make up a complete visual story and a self-contained module. On every spread there is a specially shot colour photograph of objects shown in real-life close-up d
This comprehensive introduction covers essential concepts in physics, chemistry, and biology, making it ideal for both classroom and home learning. Updated to include the latest advancements in timelines, robotics, and future technologies, it serves as a valuable resource for young learners aged 8 and up. The book aims to enhance understanding and spark curiosity in the sciences.
This highly visual series puts an exhilarating spin on core reference topics. From legendary lost treasures to the deadliest animal predators, and extreme forces to savage storms, these titles present a new way of looking at our world.
Action packed novel featuring the galaxies foremost alien hunting taskforce, the Deathwatch. Led by Librarian Karras, the elite alien-hunting Talon Squad must penetrate a genestealer lair and put the abominations to the flame or face the consequences of an entire planet's extinction. Gathered from the many Chapters of Space Marines, the Deathwatch are elite, charged with defending the Imerium of Man from aliens. Six Space Marines, strangers from different words, make up Talon Squad. On 31-Caro, a new terror has emerged, a murderous shadow that stalks the dark, and only the Deathwatch can stop it. Underthe direction of a mysterious Inquisitor Lord known only as Sigma, they must cleanse this planet or die in the attempt.
Take a jaw-dropping top-to-toe tour of your body with this compact guide tot he human body. Take a head-to-toe tour of the human body, amazing 3D images reveal all your major systems in molecular detail. Discover how the nervous system works, the intricate construction of skeleton and muscles, and how your body protects itself when you are under threat. Put yourself under the microscope and zoom in on a body part to see the bodies processes in action from a nerve impulse to blood surging through an artery. Journey inside and examine what can go wrong with the human machine: explore the causes and symptoms for diseases and ailments. An unmissable in-your-body adventure, perfect for students, families and health professionals.