John Farndon Books

The Children's Encyclopedia serves as an introduction to the world of knowledge. Its engaging and clear layout guides readers through a wealth of information about people, ideas, events, and both living and non-living nature. The authors aimed to compile an easily understandable collection of information that sparks interest in various topics. The language used speaks directly to children, while numerous illustrations provide supplementary information to the text. The information contained within can be utilized as a resource for quick fact-checking when studying specific issues or as a starting point for more in-depth exploration. The encyclopedia is designed for both home study and as a supplementary tool for school.

Organized thematically into nine separate sections - Space, The Earth, The Living World, The Human Body, Science and Technology, Transport, Countries of the World, People and Society and World History - this pocket encyclopedia covers all major subject areas clearly and concisely. Using photographs and cutaway artworks, fact boxes and illustrated timelines, each page conveys the maximum of information in the minimum of space. Cross-reference boxes on every spread direct the reader to related subjects, and the contents list and index make looking up entries quick and easy.

Four amazing chapters in The Earth Book: In Active Earth, find out more about the natural forces that are constantly changing our planet. Journey through Earth's biggest and most mysterious habitat in Vast Oceans. Marvel at the majesty of Earth's extraordinary natural features, such as Ayer's Rock in Earth's Wonders. Finally, in Earth's Power, discover the fierce natural forces that wreak havoc on our planet

It's the year 1492, the height of the Aztec Empire, and Ten Vulture is learning to become a priest—and a deadly warrior. On his adventures, he has to learn a secret language and rituals and make human sacrifices to the gods. Visit the largest city in the Americas and take part in the ultimate bloodletting ceremony alongside Ten Vulture. You'll need a courageous heart and a strong stomach!

A fantastic first book on what happens in the sky, Nature Explorers Weather is the perfect companion for children eager to understand why it rains or shines. Discover how a weather forecast is predicted, what makes a rainbow, and how to build your own barometer. With exciting activities, like cloud spotting, and plenty of facts, Nature Explorers Weather is a must for children curious about the weather and keen to explore the world.

A visual encyclopedia with 1000 facts thematically organised into nine sections: space, the Earth, the living world, human body, science and technology, transport, the world, people, society and history. There are time-lines and cross-referenced connected topics to support school study.

Provides information about the universe discussing such topics as the Milky Way, galaxies, black holes, and superclusters.

This text provides a rich resource of information about ancient history. 1000 facts are covered by 100 topics, each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject

Eyewitness Oil is a brand-new and up-to-date look at petroleum -- why we need it, where we get it, and how we use it. By tracing its roots from 6,500 years ago in the Middle East through the dawn of the Oil Age in 1853 and finally to present day, find out why oil truly is king. Stunning real-life photography of oil tankers, refineries, and spills lets you be an eyewitness to the substance long referred to as "black gold." This book also includes a CD with additional clip art as well as a pull-out wall chart to take you deeper into the world of fossil fuels. See the inner workings of a car engine, find out how geologists locate underground oil deposits, and get an insider's look at the controversial substance responsible for the beginning -- and, if we're not careful, the end of life as we know it today! Includes CD with clip-art and wall chart -- at the same price as the original editions Includes spectacular, detailed full-color photographs and illustrations 72-page format includes 8 bonus pages full of amazing facts Library-bound editions available without CDs for all titles

Stickmen s Guide to Engineering Every structure and machine is designed and held together by engineering. Find out what materials are used, and where factories and homes get their power. View the world s tallest buildings and the fascinating shapes that bridges can be. Take a slice through a ship, car, locomotive and plane to see how they are put together, and which are the largest and fastest... STICKMEN S GUIDE TO STEM Jump aboard the friendly Stickmen s tour of the core subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Neat nuggets of text, colourfully illustrated, break down each subject into its components, and shows how they are organized. With these books you re armed and ready for STEM, and want to know more!

This is a beautiful translation of the late Ravil Bukharaev's literary existential masterpiece that seeks to reconcile his Muslim faith with the pursuit of his ideals and his search of self and understanding of life, particularly his notions of "authenticity," which although conflicted by it as a person and human being it is what framed his world view. He was a celebrated writer, poet, and scholar of religious, cultural, and political history of his native Tatarstan and author of some thirty books, including Islam in Russia: The Four Seasons and (with the poet Fred Beake) The Story of Joseph.

Each book in this series contains 1000 bulletpoints on 100 topics, accompanied by detailed artwork and photographs and fascinating information panels. They are ideal for use at home or at school, and support Key Stages 2 and 3. This title focuses on the human body.

Here is a stimulating introduction for the whole family to the secrets of planet Earth. Packed with hundreds of experiments that let you discover the way the Earth works. Create your own "home laboratory." For ages 8-14.

Explains how modern motor vehicles work, the mechanics of two- and four-stroke engines, and describes the special features of electric and solar-powered vehicles, Formula One racing cars, and high-speed trains.

What would it be like to be a samurai in feudal Japan? This book takes readers on the journey of becoming a samurai warrior, from learning the way of the warrior to fighting ninjas.

Travel down the Nile and into the heart of an ancient tomb with young Neferu, who is training to mummify a great pharaoh. Look over his shoulder to witness the dog-headed Anubis weighing the heart of a corpse, or the brains being removed and the body wrapped. Unlock the secrets and rituals as you see how to prepare for the afterlife in Ancient Egypt more than three thousand years ago. But make sure to keep safe by using spells from the Book of the Dead!

"Illustrated spreads designed to engage young readers and keep them captivated as they learn accessible, fun facts."-

From the amazing to the ridiculous, get ready to uncover the biggest breakthroughs and blunders in medical history. Includes some lucky guesswork, toe-curling treatments, fascinating breakthroughs, potions & pills and revolting stories. Discover the germs behind some of history's nastiest illnesses - from cholera to COVID-19, how alligator blood could help fight infections, the barbers that would cut off more than just your hair. Gross treatments, including leeches, pee and wine made from snakes. Includes some lucky guesswork, toe-curling treatments, fascinating breakthroughs and revolting stories. It's a spectacular, mind-boggling read

Discusses the physical characteristics, feeding habits, behavior, habitats, and life cycles of spiders and insects, including butterflies, moths, and beetles.

Discover the incredible and complex structure that is the human body. Key facts about everything from cells to senses are accompanied by detailed images. Crammed with information on anatomy, health, genetics and much more, this book provides an in-depth look at a fascinating subject.

Exploring the evolution of medical remedies, this book delves into the historical practices and beliefs surrounding health and healing. It examines various treatments used throughout different cultures and eras, highlighting the progression of medical knowledge and the impact of societal changes on healthcare practices. The narrative offers insights into how ancient remedies have shaped modern medicine, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in the intersection of history and health.

Exploring the impact of diseases throughout history, this book delves into various epidemics and their societal repercussions. It examines how these health crises shaped civilizations, influenced cultural practices, and altered the course of human events. By analyzing historical outbreaks, the work highlights the resilience and responses of communities facing such challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between health and society over time.

"Simple, vibrant illustrations and cutaway diagrams give readers an in-depth and engaging look at the brain, senses, nerves, and nervous system. This potentially complex information is made reader-friendly with humor, clever examples, and clear explanations."--

Part of the popular Big Ideas series, 'The Science Book' explores the history of science, how scientists have sought to explain our incredible universe and how amazing scientific discoveries have been made.

This is a rigorous 1940 study that will be of value to anyone interested in religious art and British history.

Four amazing chapters in The Animal Book: In Prehistoric Giants, meet the mega monsters that have ruled our planet throughout history. Awesome Animals shows how many creatures go to extremes to rise above the rest in the fight for survival. Find out which animals are prepared to fight tooth and claw when it comes to the crunch, with weapons ranging from lethal toxins to electro-senses in Deadly Nature. Finally, Amazing Nature takes a look at the breathtaking drama of nature's spectacular events, such as elephant processions.

This series provides a rich resource of information with maximum impact. 1000 facts are covered by 100 topics, each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject. Fascinating information panels as well as extended captions amplify this quick-fire approach.

It's 1718 and the world goes dark for Jamie Flynn, who's been snatched from the docks to join Blackbeard's crew of the fearsome pirates. Join him on board as he learns to fight with a cutlass and pistol, and follow him as he storms a treasure ship and shares in the spoils. You'll need your sea legs and strong nerves to live like a Caribbean pirate!

Learning about the vast concept of politics can be daunting, this book makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas, simply explained. It includes more than 100 ideas in the history of politics that are helpfully broken down so that abstract topics, such as theoretical foundations and practical applications become real.

Go behind enemy lines and find out amazing facts about the intriguing world of special forces! Highly trained military units and their daring missions are brilliantly portrayed through one hundred facts and fantastic images. Discover the origins of modern special forces, learn about training and equipment, and get the inside story on famous operations.

"Super Bright Baby: 50 Things You Really Need to Know" offers parents strategies to nurture their child's intelligence from pregnancy to toddlerhood. With bite-sized chapters on bonding, play, and early reading, this guide is essential for fostering a bright future for children at every developmental stage.

Where would humanity be without fire, farming, or wine? A great idea changes the path of human civilization. But which is the greatest of them all? In The World's Greatest Idea, John Farndon has set out to find the answer with help from a panel of experts in the fields of science, the arts, and philosophy. A shortlist of fifty ideas are ranked in the book according to public vote on TheWorldsGreatestIdea.com. But will you agree with the verdict? John Farndon is the author of numerous books including the highly successful Do You Think You're Clever? (Totem Books).

Why can't you light a candle in a spaceship? What books are bad for you? Is nature natural? This work takes the reader through philosophy to physics, literature to logarithms considering why the pole vaulting world record will never exceed 6.5m, whether there are too many people in the world, how to reduce crime through architecture, and more.

The perfect encyclopedia for any information-hungry kid who wants to boost their general knowledge, this pocket-sized book is packed full of facts. From earthquakes to Marco Polo, magnets to how the brain works, this fully updated book of knowledge covers just about every topic that a curious child will want to learn about. The perfect resource for school-aged children, this book will be a reference point for years' worth of homework, research, and school projects. Updated photography and illustration are combined to show what others only tell you. Annotation points out the details that you might miss at first and gives you a detailed overview of every subject you can think of. A whole world of discovery awaits in the Big Book of Knowledge, and it will keep curious kids endlessly entertained and captivated.

Concise Encyclopedia: With 10,000 facts and figures separated into nine different sections, this authoritative reference book is invaluable for both home and school. Invaluable, fully updated family reference books packed with facts, figures, and quotable statistics. These compact-sized Encyclopedias contains over 1,000 colour photographs and illustrations. Thematically organised sections are packed with facts and information Thousands of full colour photographs, cut-away artworks, diagrams, and maps highlight amazing features and show the viewer topics first-hand Published in a handy and popular format - perfect for school bags

You've Got Guts takes you on a trip round the big chemical factory that is your intestine, from the moment you chew a mouthful of food to the waste disposal area right at the end. It's a long journey too, as the surface of your intestine has to absorb so many food molecules it could cover an entire badminton court!. Age 9+

Iran's President Ahmadinejad shocked the Western world when he described the murder of 6 million Jews by the Nazis as a myth and called for Israel to be 'wiped off the map'. No wonder, then, that some Western leaders are terrified at the prospect of Iran resuming its nuclear programme.- Could Iran build and use nuclear weapons?- Could our cities become the target of an Iranian nuclear attack?- How would we be affected if Iran cut off oil supplies?- Could the West's hardline attitude drive young Iranians to extremism?- What can the we do to reduce the Iranian threat? Many see Iran as part of the 'axis of evil', and America is not alone in arguing that it presents a huge danger. But is Iran really the rabid Islamic dog that some paint it? Or is it in fact the most prosperous, sophisticated, cultured nation in the Middle East, despite the President's belligerence?This book gives you the facts and lets you form your own opinion on this crucial world issue.

This lively new series answers the key questions young readers ask. Informative answers are given in a light-hearted, amusing fashion that is sure to satisfy. Each title is packed with exciting activities, fact boxes and quizzes. In addition there are internet link panels, featuring the most interesting and interactive websites to encourage children to explore the topic further. A fact packed, fun series for enquiring young minds.

This is an accessible and exciting illustrated reference book that the whole family will enjoy using.

Discover 1000 Facts on Space, an amazing guide to the secrets of the Universe. Short, sharp facts combine with hundreds of pictures and illustrations to deliver information with a punch. You'll find all the things you ever wanted to know plus so much more in one fascinating book. Key subject areas are clearly highlighted so finding information is effortlessly simple with the use of button-like icons. Compact and easy to use, this really is the complete reference resource for the fact-hungry.Ten bulleted facts on every spreadFascinating fact panelsHighlighted subject areasHundreds of color illustrations and pictures

Packed with information, this book takes a detailed look at the human body, from body structure and anatomy to health and medicine. Accessible bulleted facts, photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams throughout make this series a fantastic resource for school projects or homework.

This stunning visual guide explores and explains the greatest inventions, ideas, and discoveries throughout the ages, and introduces their inventors. Discover the first inventions, from fire, stone tools, and the wheel to ploughs and paper, that shaped societies and grew mighty civilizations and empires such as those in ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and ancient China. In the centuries that followed, "Eureka" moments abounded, with James Watt's steam engine during the Industrial Revolution, Henry Ford's car assembly line at the start of the 20th century, the Wright brothers' flying machines, Thomas Edison's light bulb, John Logie Baird's television, and so much more. Read about more recent, era-defining moments during the Digital Revolution, such as the first website developed by Tim Berners-Lee, and the growth in the use of robotics in industry and at home. Inventions A Children's Encyclopediareveals the stories behind crucial and quirky contraptions, products of the world's most brilliant minds.

Discover how humans populated the world, how food was grown, and how communites wre formed. Find out how weapons wre invented and developed and how art, theater, fashion, goverment and architecture evolved.

Fantastic facts about the scientific world. Uncover awe-inspiring science, from the earliest theories to the cells of the human body. Filled with fascination numbered facts, stunning photographs and fun cartoons, this amazing book is totally wild about science!

Four amazing chapters in The Animal Book: In Prehistoric Giants, meet the mega monsters that have ruled our planet throughout history. Awesome Animals shows how many creatures go to extremes to rise above the rest in the fight for survival. Find out which animals are prepared to fight tooth and claw when it comes to the crunch, with weapons ranging from lethal toxins to electro-senses in Deadly Nature. Finally, Amazing Nature takes a look at the breathtaking drama of nature’s spectacular events, such as elephant processions.

An introductory guide to astronomy which looks at the universe, planets, stars, space flights and the frontiers of space. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Powerful photography, specially commissioned artworks, and informative text work together to tell the amazing story of life on earth.

Full of incredible tales of achievement and ingenuity, Engineers celebrates the greatest engineers that ever lived and the stamp they have left on our world. Learn all about how engineering projects have changed the course of history and added to human progress, from those who built the Great Pyramid in Egypt to the Industrial Revolution and beyond. Discover the impressive structures of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the first forays into space travel, and the pioneering computer scientists of today. From initial concepts to prototypes and finished designs, Engineers is full to bursting with technical drawings, specially commissioned artworks, blueprints and virtual tours that help bring engineering's greatest structures, inventions and technological breakthroughs to life.

Wird dieser Beutel jemals leer sein? Hat Wittgenstein immer recht? War Shakespeare ein Rebell? Die in diesem Buch versammelten 37 vertrackten Fragen aus den verschiedensten geistes- und naturwissenschaftlichen Themengebieten lassen keine Gehirnwindung untrainiert. Kein Wunder, denn mit ihnen wahlen die englischen Universitaten Oxford und Cambridge ihre Studierenden aus. Konnen Thermostate denken? entfuhrt Sie in die wunderbare und immer etwas schrage Welt des Denkens ganz egal, ob Sie sich tatsachlich an einer Elite-Universitat bewerben wollen oder Dinge einfach gerne hinterfragen."

Le plaisir de mieux comprendre et d'en savoir plus : VU Junior aborde de manière concrète et vivante les matières étudiées en cours : les sciences de la vie et de la Terre, les mathématiques, la physique, la chimie, la géographie et l'histoire, présentée sous la forme d'une frise chronologique illustrée. Cette encyclopédie contient également un chapitre d'astronomie ainsi qu'un riche dossier de culture générale qui expose l'essentiel sur la littérature, les arts, les institutions, les mythologies, les religions et les sports.

Licht anschalten, Wasserhahn aufdrehen, fernsehen und telefonieren - alles ganz einfach, oder? Doch hinter diesen alltäglichen Dingen stecken viele clevere Ideen und jede Menge raffinierte Technik. Dieses Buch gewährt Kindern einen Blick ins Innere von Smartphone, Klospülung oder Kühlschrank und erklärt ganz nebenbei physikalische und mechanische Zusammenhänge wie die Funktion eines Elektromotors oder Aerodynamik. Großformatige und detailreiche Illustrationen sowie zahlreiche Schritt-für-Schritt-Erklärungen veranschaulichen komplexe Zusammenhänge, die in kindgerecht kurzen Textbausteinen beschrieben werden; ein ausführliches Glossar und ein Register zum zielgerichteten Nachschlagen ergänzen das Buch. Erläutert werden u. a. Elektrizität, Solaranlagen, Türklingel, Föhn, Küchenmaschinen, der Pizzabringdienst, Mikrowelle, Kühlschrank, Waschmaschine, Staubsauger, Nähmaschine, die Post, die Müllverwertung, Trinkwasseraufbereitung, Klospülung, Abwasser, Erdgas, Smartphone, Toaster, Rauchmelder, 3-D-Drucker, Wetterbericht, Fernsehen, Rakete, Satellit, Auto, Flugzeug, Tauchboot.

Das Buch bietet einen visuellen Überblick über die Geschichte der menschlichen Migration von den Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart. Mit Karten, großformatigen Fotografien und Berichten werden globale Wanderbewegungen und spezifische Ereignisse wie die Flucht aus der DDR und aktuelle Fluchtbewegungen anschaulich dargestellt. Es beleuchtet, wie Migration die Menschheit geprägt hat.

Das Film-Buch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über 100 Jahre Filmgeschichte, von Klassikern bis modernen Meisterwerken. Es analysiert Handlung, Entstehung und Machart von über 200 Filmen, unterstützt durch Diagramme und Sequenzprotokolle. Biografien wichtiger Schauspieler und Regisseure runden das Nachschlagewerk ab.

ENCYKLOPEDIA SZKOLNA została tak przygotowana, by mogła pomóc w szybkim wyszukiwaniu informacji. Może także służyć jako dodatkowe źródło wiedzy, gdy korzysta się z innych prac. Zawiera informacje z podstawowych przedmiotów nauczania, takich jak: historia, biologia, geografia, fizyka, chemia - przedstawia również fakty z historii sztuki i literatury, informuje o okryciach, wynalazkach, wydarzeniach, faktach politycznych i sławnych postaciach.

"Reveals the many ideas and schools of economics that have emerged since trading first began in ancient times."--Front jacket flap.

Avec 100 infos à connaître sur l'archéologie, les enfants partiront à la découverte d'une discipline scientifique passionnante, qui fait revivre les civilisations anciennes. Les jeunes lecteurs apprendront au fil des pages à connaître les hommes du passé, à chasser les indices pour retrouver des trésors cachés, à manier le matériel des archéologues... 100 faits numérotés, accompagnés de magnifiques illustrations, plongeront les enfants dans une aventure irrésistible de bout en bout, racontée avec humour grâce à des détails et des dessins amusants. Les jeunes esprits curieux y apprécieront les quiz et les activités permettant de fabriquer ta capsule temporelle ou de momifier un légume !

La version compacte et à petits prix de la collection à succès Dorling Kindersley ! Toutes les grandes théories économiques décryptées et accessibles à tous, grâce à une approche claire, efficace et visuelle. Qu'est-ce qu'une récession ? Comment se produit un krach boursier ? Qu'est-ce que le libre-échange ? La mondialisation est-elle inéluctable ? Pourquoi payons-nous des impôts ? A toutes ces questions complexes, Economistes propose des réponses accessibles, bien loin du jargon des spécialistes, complétées par : - Des schémas qui expliquent de façon imagée des théories complexes. - Des illustrations attrayantes qui facilitent la compréhension. - Des encadrés sur la pensée des grands économistes et les oeuvres clés qui ont marqué l'histoire de la pensée

Aufbau und Funktion des menschlichen Körpers, dargestellt in Bild und Wort mit einer Fülle punktueller Informationen. Ab 10.

Dieses innovative Nachschlagewerk bietet eine anschauliche Einführung in die Medizingeschichte und beantwortet zentrale Fragen zu Diagnosen, Krankheiten und Pandemien. Es beleuchtet 90 medizinische Meilensteine von der Antike bis zur modernen Medizintechnologie, unterstützt durch informative Diagramme und Grafiken.

UNTERNIMM EINE UNGLAUBLICHE BILDREISE DU BEGIBST DICH MITTEN IN DIE SCHLIMMSTEN STÜRME DER ERDE UND ERLEBST DEN STÄRKSTEN WIND, DEN HEFTIGSTEN REGEN UND DAS WILDESTE WETTER ÜBERHAUPT ERLEBE DIE EXTREME PHANTASTISCHE FOTOS LASSEN DICH INS AUGE EINES TORNADOS SCHAUEN, ZEIGEN DIR DIE SCHRECKLICHE GEWALT DES MONSUNS UND OFFENBAREN DIE ENERGIE EINES BLITZEINSCHLAGS AUGE IN AUGE MIT DEN ELEMENTEN ERFAHRE IN EINEM GÄNSEHAUT-BERICHT, WAS ES HEISST, EINEM HURRIKAN IM WEG ZU STEHEN.

Können Sie es mit der akademischen Elite aufnehmen? -Welche Bücher sind schlecht für Sie? -Wie würden Sie das Gewicht Ihres eigenen Kopfes messen? -Was würde passieren, wenn man ein Loch quer durch die Erde bohrte und dann hineinspränge? Von Philosophie bis Physik und von Literatur bis Logarithmen: Alljährlich werden den Anwärtern für die englischen Eliteuniversitäten Oxford und Cambridge solch kuriose Fragen und Rätsel gestellt – mit dem Ziel, die Spreu vom Weizen zu trennen. John Farndon hat die 60 interessantesten Fragen ausgewählt und seine erstaunlichen Antworten ausführlich niedergeschrieben. Sehen Sie selbst, zu welch verblüffenden Gedankengängen der Verstand fähig ist und finden Sie heraus, ob Sie das Zeug dazu hätten, an den englischen Eliteuniversitäten zu studieren.

Die Porträts der genialsten Wissenschaftler aus 2000 Jahren Forschungsgeschichte, ihr Leben, ihre Arbeit und ihre Entdeckungen. Ein leicht verständlicher Überblick über die Geschichte der Wissenschaft.

Stellt anschaulich die jeweils typischen Tierwelten der einzelnen Kontinente mit ihren besonderen Lebensräumen vor (Tropische Savannen, Tropische Regenwälder, Wüsten, Wald, Steppen, Taiga und Tundra, Feuchtgebiete sowie Hochgebirge und Polarregionen).

Über 100 einfache Experimente, Bastel- und Beobachtungsanleitungen, mit denen naturwissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse (z. B. Vulkanismus, Wetter) verständlich gemacht werden. (ab 12).