Dr. Mike Goldsmith is a nonfiction author for children. He explores complex scientific concepts, making them accessible to young readers. His work delves into the fascinating world of science, inspiring curiosity.
Yes, even though he's dead, Al's still full of surprises. You can get the mind-blowing inside story with Albert's lost notebook, read the earth-shattering headlines in The News of the Universe, and find out about the theories that changed the entire cosmos - without making your brain hurt.
Follow a family as they travel through the airport and prepare for take off. A collectible board book series with a non-fiction twist: toddlers have mini adventures and explore key first experiences. Whizz through the airport before opening the gatefold to reveal a plane taking off. Detailed labels offer further information – perfect for parents to share with their inquisitive pre-school child. A fun gatefold at the end of the book summarizes the journey and reinforces the soft learning.
In From Zero to Infinity readers will discover incredible information, such as why zero is so useful; what a googol really is; why music, maths and space are connected; why bees prefer hexagons; how to tell the time on other planets; and much much more.
The Secrets of the Universe is the perfect way for young readers to quickly get to grips with the basic principles of the subject and its terminology. With a clear and entertaining explanation, coupled with comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, the beginning of the Universe, what it is, how it works, and possible futures are revealed...
Perfect for inquisitive cosmic kids aged 8-12, this succinct, entertaining look at what really happens in space takes a rapid-fire approach, offering 30 key topics, each one explained in neat 30-second soundbites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, cartoon-style artwork. 3-minute active missions throughout will challenge lively young minds to test facts or go further and find out more.
Sound is integral to how we experience the world, in the form of noise as well as music. But what is sound? What is the physical basis of pitch and harmony? And how are sound waves exploited in musical instruments? In this Very Short Introduction Mike Goldsmith looks at the science of sound and explores sound in different contexts, covering the audible and inaudible, sound underground and underwater, accoustic and electric, and hearing in humans and animals. He also considers the problem of sound out of place - noise and its reduction. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
With this book, children can unlock the mysteries of maths and discover the wonder of numbers. Readers will discover incredible information, such as why zero is so useful; what a googol really is; why music, maths and space are connected; why bees prefer hexagons; how to tell the time on other planets; and much much more. From marvellous measurements and startling shapes, to terrific theories and numbers in nature - maths has never been as amazing as this!
Riotous Robots are taking over the world, and this cybernetic guide tells you just how they are doing it. Read on and you'll discover a robot that's forced to snack on slugs for a living and a robo- alligator that works as a scarecrow. You'll also learn how to tell your cyborgs from your cyberpets.
Pre-readers will love exploring the planet in this fun, collectible board book series with a nonfiction twist. Featuring detailed, labelled illustrations and a gatefold summary at the end of each book to gently reinforce learning, these adventure-filled board books are perfect for adults to share with inquisitive youngsters. Join in the fossil-finding adventure in "Digging for Dinosaurs," to uncover a huge dinosaur fossil.
Even though they're dead, the scientists in this "Horribly Famous" title are still full of surprises. Not only did Darwin come up with the theory of evolution, but he also wrote a book about his pet worms! And Isaac Newton wasn't all that keen on science - sometimes it got on his nerves! Readers can find out everything they ever wanted to know, and more, about their favourite seriously super scientists.
