You'll never guess what doctors call tummy rumbles or how many smells your nose can recognise, and did you know that you could catch a yawn? This delightful information book is full of fun and surprising things to know about the human body, all brought to life by Susanna Rumiz's warm, humorous illustrations. You'll be amazed by what's inside!
Explore the many ways maths can help make sense out of life. This book WON'T test your mental maths or teach you countless ways to find x. It WILL show you just how fascinating maths can be.Can maths make people rich? Can formulas predict which sports teams will win more games? Can equations explain the mysteries of the universe? The short answer to all these is YES. This book explores and explains the ways that the tools of mathematics help people make sense of the world around them, predict the future and, just maybe, how to make life itself better.
Making magazines is fun and easy - and this marvellous guide offers advice every step of the way. Learn how to write 5-star reviews and intriguing articles, make giggle-inducing comics and zines, showcase your artistic skills and much more. Includes links to specially selected websites for inspiration, hints and tips.
An introduction to geography, which is all about how the world affects people, and how people affect the world. The world we live in is complex and constantly changing. It's battered by weather, shaken by earthquakes, and mined, farmed and polluted by humans. This book helps readers understand these processes, make sense of our relationship with the planet, and find ways to change it for the better. Geography is a HUGE subject area that deals with so much more than map-making, rocks, and town planning. This book unpicks how an awareness of geography helps people think about how important the world around us is, from the landscape we live on to the relationships between entire countries.Part of the award-winning 'for Beginners' series, which explains big subjects to kids in late primary and early secondary education. Each book outlines what those subjects are about, which big questions experts are grappling with, and what jobs people who study them might go on to do.
A boredom-busting collection of things to make, play and do outdoors. Step outdoors with this book and wave goodbye to boredom! Open a bug hotel, read the night sky and go bird spotting, then learn to draw animals, write a nature poem, and do an outdoor quiz. With specially selected links to websites for even more fun outdoor activities. Wherever you are, wherever you go, there'll never be a dull moment again!
This treasure trove of boredom-busting ideas will keep you entertained - wherever, whenever. Whether it's a rainy afternoon or a long summer's day, whether you're at home or on a journey, whether you're on your own or with friends, you'll never get bored with this book. Discover how to stage a shadow puppet show, make musical instruments and write your own stories, and lots more projects besides to expand your creativity. Stimulate your brain with riddles, word games and memory puzzles, then learn Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and some Latin words too. Be surprised! Open the book to find board games, a guide to elephant body language, a recipe for 'snow' and instructions for making a loud bang with just a piece of paper.
New York City welcomed 56.4 million visitors in 2014 (Source: www.skift.com/2015), New York City is a fast-paced, globally influential center of art, culture, fashion and finance and one of the most thrilling and dynamic cities in the world (Source: eng.bigbustours.com), Now in full-colour with inspirational photography, improved mapping, clearer chapter labelling and suggested itineraries, Rough Guides was the No.3 travel publisher in 2014, worth over £3 million (Nielsen Bookscan, 2014)
People talk a lot about germs, but what actually are they? Open the pages of this friendly book to find out. Discover what bacteria and viruses are, how they can spread and lots of different ways we to stop them.
The Rough Guide to Bostonis the definitive guide to this historic city, with in-depth coverage of everything from Fenway Park's 'Green Monster' to the purple windowpanes of Beacon Hill. Whether you're looking for great places to eat and drink or inspiring accommodation and the most exciting places to party, you'll find the solution. The Rough Guide to Bostonalso includes two full-colour sections documenting the city's zealous relationship with sports, plus a guide to Yankee cooking and eats. For out-of-city excursions, there's an additional in-depth chapter on the beach region of Cape Cod and the islands. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of this engaging city, whilst stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make The Rough Guide to Bostonyour ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Boston.
What is art? How does art tell stories? Where do artists get their ideas from? Open this fascinating book to discover explosive ideas, wild colours, unexpected views and amazing works of art by world-famous artists. Published in association with The National Gallery, London.
The Rough Guide to New England is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions New England has to offer. Discover the diverse regions of New England, from Boston, one of America’s oldest and most populous cities, to Vermont’s remote and beautiful Northeast Kingdom, along with New England’s rich cultural history; from its literary heritage, influential architecture and role in the creation of the modern US, to its delicious and quintessential cuisine. Fully updated and expanded, you’ll find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in New England; whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best accommodation and hotels in New England, recommended restaurants in New England, and all the insider tips for travelling and shopping in New England, whatever your budget. Explore all corners of New England with the clearest maps of any guide, featuring five new maps of Hyannis, Worcester, Montpelier, Manchester and Concord, plus comprehensive information featuring the region’s small towns. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to New England.
Description based on: 3rd ed., published in 1996.
Exploring the diverse roles within the medical profession, this book highlights the various tasks doctors undertake, from diagnosing illnesses to performing surgeries and responding to emergencies. Readers will gain insights into the day-to-day experiences of doctors in settings like air ambulances and hospitals. Additionally, it offers guidance on the path to becoming a doctor, making it both informative and inspirational for aspiring medical professionals.
Focusing on the intriguing aspects of mathematics, this book aims to captivate readers by showcasing the beauty and fascination of the subject rather than emphasizing calculations or problem-solving techniques. It invites exploration into the wonders of math, making it accessible and engaging for all.
An ILLUMINATING introduction to the science of light Lift the flaps to discover what light is, where it comes from and how it works, from rainbows and reflections to lightyears and lasers. Then see light in action for yourself by trying out some simple home experiments.
Dzięki tej książce dzieci poznają zadziwiający świat bakterii, wirusów i innych drobnoustrojów. Dowiedzą się, jakie choroby mogą one wywołać i jak broni się przed nimi ludzkie ciało. Sprawdzą, które mikroby nam szkodzą, a które są bardzo pożyteczne.
mit Aufzieh-Bagger und 4 Fahrspuren – Lese- und Spielspaß in einem, wenn der Bagger verschiedene Baustellen besucht – für Kinder ab 3 Jahren
Für kleine Fans von großen Baggern Lass den gelben Bagger über die Fahrspuren zu seinen Einsatzorten sausen ‒ ab durch die Stadt zur Baustelle oder durch den Wald, um einen Teich zu graben. Der kleine Bagger hilft, den Schnee zu räumen und nachts eine Straße zu reparieren. Ein spannender und interaktiver Spiel- und Vorlesespaß für kleine und große Baggerfans! • Schutt von Baustellen wegräumen, verschneite Straßen räumen, ein Loch für einen Teich ausheben und eine stark befahrene Straße reparieren • Ein Aufzieh-Bagger und vier verschiedenen Fahrstrecken • Mit vielen zusätzlichen Fakten
Florida - turistický průvodce. Napsali a sestavili Sarah Hullová, Stephen Keeling a Rebecca Straussová. Celobarevný průvodce, který obsahuje přehled významných památek, popisy tras a odborné recenze, stejně jako podrobné seznamy, mapy a výčty největších zajímavostí. Ať už přijde řeč na miamské architektonické zázraky ve stylu art deco, adrenalinové jízdy Disneyova světa nebo aligátory z Everglades, Sluneční stát rozdává památky i zážitky doslova plnými hrstmi. Tato zcela přepracovaná, nová verze průvodce po Floridě obsahuje všechny odborné rady a poznatky, jaké byste mohli na cestách potřebovat – tipy, jak se vypořádat s úmornými řadami v tematických parcích, kde ochutnat nejlepší dezert s polevou z floridských limetek, užitečné informace o skvělých plážích vhodných k odpočinku, a spoustu dalších. Vykoupejte se s kapustňáky v průzračných vodách Crystal River, poznejte nedotčené přírodní krásy národního lesa Apalachicola nebo protančete noc v miamských klubech světové úrovně. 2. vydání.
Aktualizovaný turistický průvodce Západ USA přináší nové informace pro všechny, kteří se ať už na vlastní pěst anebo organizovaně rozhodnou navštívit tuto část Ameriky. Texas, Kalifornie, Aljaška či Havaj lákají Evropany odnepaměti. Někdo dá ovšem přednost nádherným pláním a skalnatým horám. V každém případě jsou ale perlou západní části USA unikátní národní parky, které by si neměl nechat ujít žádný turista. Průvodce je doplněn barevnými fotografiemi a podrobnými mapami. A samozřejmostí jsou aktualizované detailní informace o ubytování, stravování, zábavě či dopravě. Rozhodně je to ideální společník na cestách Amerikou.
