Children’s / Teenage general interest: Machines and how things work

Book SynopsisExplore the rise of technology that may soon rule our lives!What is a computer, how does it work, what are they being used for and what role may they play in the future? Big impactful photos fill the pages highlighting the science and technology at work. These pieces of technology are infiltrating all areas of our lives, including the home, our social life, the world of work, health and education. The supportive functions and the sinister elements are all explored.From smartphones in out pockets to weather-mapping super computers, we're now connected through these clever machines. They play an increasing role in our lives. but are we telling them what to do or are computers controlling us? The Tech-Head Guide series is an essential guide to the exciting and fast-developing technology that is changing our lives. Check out the other titles in the series to learn about the technology that operates AI, robots, drones and computers and prepare for their takeover. Perfect for readers 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: COMPUTER WORLD 1: HISTORY OF THE COMPUTER 1: INSIDE THE BOX 1: LET’S GET PERSONAL 1: EVOLUTION OF SOFTWARE 1: CONNECTED 1: GAME ON 1: CREATIVE CODE 1: UNDER ATTACK 1: STAY SAFE 1: CYBER COOL 1: SUPERCOMPUTERS 1: DIGITAL DATA 1: THE NEXT LEVEL 1: GLOSSARY AND FURTHER INFORMATION 1: INDEX

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Book SynopsisA fun, lively and stylish look at the world of robots through the questions of children, with games and more questions to extend the enjoyment and learning.Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of robots, asking and answering questions to build knowledge of technology and science.So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children aged 7+. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!Other titles in the series:So Many Questions: About SpaceSo Many Questions: About BuildingsSo Many Questions: About TransportSo Many Questions: About RainforestsSo Many Questions: About AnimalsSo Many Questions: About OceansSo Many Questions: About PlantsTable of Contents 1: What is a robot? 2: Are robots like me? 3: Can robots do what I do? 4: Can robots swim? 5: Can robots think? 6: Can robots be my friend? 7: Who invented robots? 8: Why do we need robots? 9: What other jobs can robots do? 10: Do robots and people work together? 11: Can robots exist in space? 12: What will robots be like in the future? 13: Many more questions! 14: Further information 15: Glossary 16: Game cards 17: Index

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Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Inventions, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Is it true that t-shirts were invented because men couldn't sew on buttons?Were popsicles really invented by accident by an 11-year-old boy?Bubble wrap was supposed to be used as wallpaper, fact or fake?Could early cameras really take pictures of ghosts?Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of machines in this funny technology seriesHow do fridges stay so... chilled? Can you 3D print a 3D printer? And how on Earth does air smash concrete? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way!The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.Contents:What are machines?How can air smash concrete?How can light slice through steel?Why don't towers topple over?How can a crane build itself?Why don't microwaves escape from ovens?How can a gale power my console?How do machines see inside me?What's the biggest digger?How does a mole build a tunnel big enough to drive a train through?Can you 3D print a 3D printer?How do machines keep hearts beating?How can we make machines more green?Quick-fire questionsGlossaryFind out moreIndexTitles in the series:How Does a Driverless Car Know Where to Go? (Transport) 978152631994What's so Super About Supercomputers? (Computing) 9781526320001Will Robots Take Over the World? (AI) 9781526320032How Do You Go to the Toilet in Space? (Space Technology) 9781526320049Could You Really Break the Internet? (Internet) 9781526320087Who Invented Inventing? (Inventions) 9781526320063How Can Light Slice Through Metal? (Machines) 9781526320117Why Do Telephone Calls Travel into Space? (Electronics) 9781526320124The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.Table of Contents 1: What are machines? 2: How can air smash concrete? 3: How can light slice through steel? 4: Why don't towers topple over? 5: How can a crane build itself? 6: Why don't microwaves escape from ovens? 7: How can a gale power my console? 8: How do machines see inside me? 9: What's the biggest digger? 10: How does a mole build a tunnel big enough to drive a train through? 11: Can you 3D print a 3D printer? 12: How do machines keep hearts beating? 13: How can we make machines more green? 14: Quick-fire questions 15: Glossary 16: Find out more 17: Index

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Book SynopsisEver wondered how a telephone works? or what it sounds like in outer space?Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about sound in this humorous, comic book science series.Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a labrador with golden hearing, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter...Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.Table of Contents 1: Dogs Do Sound 2: Labrador's Amazing Ears 3: Barks in the Park 4: Dogs in Space 5: Staffie and the Storm 6: Akita and the Speaker 7: Back in Time 8: Vizsla Discovers Volume 9: Terrier is Terrified 10: Spot the Spaniel's Sound Wave Maze 11: All Ears 12: The Bark that Bounced Back 13: Professor Pooch's Sound Round-up 14: Poodle's Pop Quiz 15: Answers, Further Information and Index

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Book SynopsisEver wondered how a telephone works? or what it sounds like in outer space?Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about sound in this humorous, comic book science series.Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a labrador with golden hearing, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter...Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.Table of Contents 1: Dogs Do Sound 2: Labrador's Amazing Ears 3: Barks in the Park 4: Dogs in Space 5: Staffie and the Storm 6: Akita and the Speaker 7: Back in Time 8: Vizsla Discovers Volume 9: Terrier is Terrified 10: Spot the Spaniel's Sound Wave Maze 11: All Ears 12: The Bark that Bounced Back 13: Professor Pooch's Sound Round-up 14: Poodle's Pop Quiz 15: Answers, Further Information and Index

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Book SynopsisEver wondered where electricity comes from? Or how a piano works?Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about energy in this humorous, comic book science series.Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, some greedy labradoodles, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter...Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.Table of Contents 1: Dogs Do Energy 2: Afghan's Fan 3: Shih Tzu Shocker 4: Back in Time 5: Shar Pei's Shades 6: Food for Labradoodles 7: Dogs in Space 8: Weimaraner and the Wind Farm 9: Piano Puppy 10: Spot the Spaniel's Energy Change Challenge 11: Hot Spot 12: Borzoi's Ball 13: Professor Pooch's Energy Round-Up 14: Poodle's Pop Quiz 15: Answers, Further Information and Index

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Book SynopsisThis series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Nuclear power has always been quite contraversial. It isn't totally sustainable, so how is it better than fossil fuel? How does nuclear energy work? And what are the risks and benefits?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used through clear diagrams and beautiful illustrations.Suitable for reader aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: Nuclear power as an energy resource 1: What is nuclear energy? 1: Nuclear fuel 1: How nuclear power stations work 1: Radioactive waste 1: Dealing with nuclear waste 1: Nuclear accidents 1: Other impacts of nuclear power 1: The cost of nuclear power 1: Encouraging nuclear power 1: Protesting against nuclear power 1: New nuclear technology 1: The future for nuclear power 1: Think further 1: Glossary

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Book SynopsisThis series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Solar power is one of the major sustainable power sources. But how does harnessing the Sun's energy work? What's needed and can it fulfil our energy needs?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used.Suitable for reader aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: Solar power as an energy resource 1: How we use the Sun’s energy 1: Solar power stations 1: How solar cells work 1: How solar power varies 1: Solar cells for different needs 1: Solar power stations 1: Solar power and pollution 1: How efficient is solar power? 1: The cost of solar power 1: Encouraging solar power use 1: New solar technology 1: The future for solar power 1: Think further 1: Glossary

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Book SynopsisThis series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Water power comes in many different forms. We can harness the tides, the waves or the flow of a river. How do we harness the energy made by water? What's needed and can it fulfill our energy needs? And what are the risks and benefits?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans.Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used through clear diagrams and beautiful illustrations.Suitable for readers aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: Water power as an energy resource 1: Hydroelectric power 1: Hydroelectric dams 1: Hydroelectric and the environment 1: Impacts of dams on people 1: Hydroelectric power without dams 1: Tidal power 1: Wave power 1: Problems with tidal and wave power 1: 1: Demand and supply of hydropower 1: Increasing water power 1: New water power technology 1: The future for water power 1: Thinking Further 1: Glossary 1: Find out more and index

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Book SynopsisThis series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Wind power is one of the major ustainable power sources. But how does harnessing the wind's energy work? What's needed and can it fulfill our energy needs?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used.Suitable for reader aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: Wind power as an energy resource 1: Capturing the wind 1: How wind turbines work 1: How people use wind power 1: Wind farms 1: Wind Farms at Sea 1: Offshore or onshore? 1: Turbine troubles 1: Wind power and wildlife 1: Turbine safety 1: Wind supply and demand 1: The cost of wind power 1: The future for wind power 1: Think Further 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisInventive illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce young readers to the world of engineering, creative thinking and problem-solving.Zara is curious about everything! Travelling around the city with her gran, she sees all kinds of fascinating things. How do roller coasters do loop-the-loops? How do planes stay up? As she marvels about how they work, Zara learns about some of the brilliant engineers who have shaped the world around her. Soon she can't wait to start creating her own amazing inventions and become an engineer too!With pages encouraging kids to try out their very own engineering experiments such as constructing the perfect paper aeroplane and safely dropping an egg from a height, this brilliant picture book written by engineer and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara unlocks a love of engineering and celebrates women in STEM.The first book in an exciting new series. Still to come:- A Scientist Like Me- A Coder Like Me- A Mathematician Like Me

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Book SynopsisCheck out the amazing machines that make space travel possible. From the spaceship itself to the wrench needed to make in-flight repairs, machines of every kind are the backbone of space travel. In this, the third book in the Dr. Dave Astronaut series, the former NASA astronaut takes readers on a tour of the incredible equipment that allows humans to travel, live, and work in space: Kids will be fascinated to find out: • How spacecraft have evolved from the 1960s to today • How rockets power the spacecraft for liftoff—and enable it to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere • All the equipment a spacesuit contains—including a TV camera • How Robonaut, the on-board robot on the ISS, works and contributes to missions With its focus on technology and engineering, this book is a must-have addition to any STEM studies. Lots of photos and humorous illustrations make this an entertaining way to get kids interested in the nuts and bolts of space travel today and into the future.Table of ContentsWelcome from Dr. Dave Introduction: Mighty Machines 1. Here We Come! Where Exactly Is Space? All Aboard! Humans in Space Meet Your Spacecraft Soy-What? Fuel for Flight Rev Those Rockets 2. Home Away from Home A Space Hotel Has Anyone Seen a Plug? Extraterrestrial Tents 3. Get to Work! A Tough Job Call in the Robots An Astronaut’s Tool Kit 4. On the Move Here, Rover! Who’s Driving? Suit Up! 5. Heading Home Goodbye, Galaxy How Do We Land This Thing? 6. Do You See What I See? Telescope Talk Is That Star Moving? Conclusion: Free-Floating Future Further Reading Image Credits Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the astonishing facts about the Titanic and how it came to a catastrophic end in this illustrated, accessible and riveting account of one of history’s most famous disasters. On 10 April 1912, RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York. This “Ship of Dreams” was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world. It was claimed she was unsinkable. But four days later, when the ship struck an iceberg, the loss of Titanic and over 1,500 passengers would become one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. In this fact-filled retelling of its construction and doomed maiden voyage, David Long brings Titanic’s tragic tale to life.Trade Review"Overflowing with astounding facts and fascinating illustrations and diagrams … This brilliantly accessible retelling of this unforgetable tragedy is a perfect and engaging read for history fanatics and reluctant readers alike" – LoveReading4Kids "[A] richly detailed and accessible account of Titanic for the modern age" – Lancashire Evening Post "A riveting retelling" – The Bookseller "A beautifully detailed non-fiction retelling … So engaging" – Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination

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Book SynopsisEvery book in the Future Of ... collection contains a fun story, a field trip, and a focus on a famous person. In this book, Russ makes a new friend, Genie the Robot! Through an eye-opening visit to a robotics lab, Russ learns all about robots. He also finds out more about Isaac Asimov, the famous science fiction writer! Come learn all about robots with him, and be inspired!Discover, experiment and learn with the little scientists! Each little scientist has something new to teach readers. Through engaging narratives and full- colour illustrations, I'm a Little Scientist! introduces children to the exciting and ever-advancing world of science.Everyone can be a little scientist!

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Book SynopsisAdventures with Technology and Gadgets is an immersive encounter with more than 15 groundbreaking advances that have changed the way that we live, work and play. When were the first computers invented? How did fibre optic technology transform communications? What if you could protect your belongings with a real-life 'force field'? Scribble in a digital notebook. Pit your wits against robot friends. And walk around in GPS shoes! From the machines that clean our living spaces to the engines that move us from place to place, and from pocket-sized devices to vast hubs of information, grasp the astounding workings of tech and gadgets as never before!The World of Science comics series engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to stretch inquiring young minds.This book aligns with the following syllabi:

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