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Chris Woodford

    Chris Woodford crafts popular science and technology books, making complex subjects accessible to both adult and young readers. His writing delves into the wonders of science and technology with an engaging and clear approach. With a background in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, Woodford possesses a unique ability to demystify challenging topics and present them in a way that sparks curiosity and understanding.

    Science: A Children's Encyclopedia
    Atoms Under the Floorboards
    Breathless
    How cool stuff works
    The Gadget Book
    Science
    • 2021

      An accessible and hard-hitting look at the facts behind air pollution in everyday life.

      Breathless
    • 2018

      Science: A Children's Encyclopedia

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      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.

      Science: A Children's Encyclopedia
    • 2015

      Atoms Under the Floorboards

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.7(94)Add rating

      Using the modern home as a springboard, Atoms Under the Floorboards presents the fascinating and surprising scientific explanations behind a variety of common (and often entertainingly mundane) household phenomena, from gurgling drains and squeaky floorboards to rubbery custard and shiny shoes.Packed with facts and fun, each chapter focuses on the objects and processes familiar in everyday life and slowly unpicks the science behind them. For example, the chapter on how buildings work introduces static and dynamic forces in explaining why buildings (and their foundations) don't sink into the ground and why skyscrapers don't blow over in strong winds. The chapter on bicycles explores how "circles (better known as wheels) with a few flimsy bits of metal (spokes) stretched between them" are able to support your weight--and this leads into a discussion of compression, tension, and how gears work.After reading Atoms Under the Floorboards , you'll never look at everyday objects the same way again.

      Atoms Under the Floorboards
    • 2014

      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.--

      Science
    • 2007

      Bluetooth, HDTV, SEMs, PSP and Wii, your child's world is full of cool gadgets and clever technology- want them to know how it all works? Watch them open up the cool lenticular cover of this paperback edition to reveal what's inside their games console, how spies use GSM for covert operations and look at the world's fastest robot, virtual online worlds and more. It's a microscopic, x-rayed, cross-sectioned and close-up look at loads of amazing gadgets and technology!

      The Gadget Book
    • 2005

      How cool stuff works

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.8(29)Add rating

      Bluetooth, HDTV, SEMs, PSP and Wii your world is full of cool gadgets and clever technology, do you want to know how it all works? From gadget-loving guys to curious kids, open up the cool lenticular cover and discover how all your favourite modern technologies work. Incredible images reveal what's inside your games console, how spies use GSM for covert operations, the world's fastest robot and virtual online worlds. A microscopic, X-rayed, cross-sectioned and close-up look at loads of amazing stuff! Now in paperback.

      How cool stuff works