Educational: Technology
DK Eyewitness Planets
Book SynopsisPacked with stunning photography, Eyewitness Planets explores Earth’s neighborhood, space and the Solar System.Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of outer space, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of Earth and its neighborhood with this spectacular planetary guide. Children will be mesmerized by this eyewitness view from Mercury to Neptune, of the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other bodies that make up our Solar System.This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the secrets of space, examining the latest space exploration equipment, and the scientists behind discoveries both ancient and new. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover where comets come from, learn why Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet, and much more.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on planets, you can expect to find: - A fresh nTrade ReviewPast praise for the DK Eyewitness Books series:"The folks at DK have almost single-handedly rejuvenated if not reinvented the often moribund world of non-fiction books for children." — Newsweek"A mini museum between the covers of a book." — The New York Times"These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers." — School Library Journal
£15.29
DK Eyewitness Universe
Book SynopsisWhether your child has a special interest in space exploration or the origins of the universe, or you want to supplement classroom curriculum about the universe by making more resources available to your child outside of school, Eyewitness: Universe is the ideal choice for learning more about the universe. DK's Eyewitness series is perfect for children. It engages both readers and visual learners by presenting information with a combination of photography, small nuggets of information, and fact-packed annotation so children can really dig into topics without becoming overwhelmed. One picture at a time, Eyewitness books teach big subjects in easy ways. We've revamped our Eyewitness series to be even better with solid facts, shorter texts, more emphasis on images, and fresh new learning sections, making Eyewitness books the perfect way to encourage curiosity in your child or to supplement classroom learning.
£9.49
DK Eyewitness Universe
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DK Cómo funcionan las cosas How Everything Works
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£31.49
Kingfisher Kingfisher Readers L3 Robots
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£11.69
Kingfisher Imagine You Were There Walking on the Moon
Book SynopsisIt's 50 years since the first human set foot on the surface of the Moon! Walking on the Moon celebrates this 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing by helping readers imagine what it was like to actually be there. Blended with stunning photographs and captivating artwork, step-by-step details of events leading up to the mission are combined with eyewitness accounts and features on people who helped make the first Moon landing happen. A staggering 400,000 people, many of them working behind the scenes at NASA, helped to achieve this historic milestone.This is the first book in the Imagine You Were There... series, which celebrates events that changed the world and the people who made them happen.
£10.99
Kingfisher Everyday STEM ScienceEnergy
Book SynopsisDiscover how energy is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM ScienceEnergy. Energy is all around us! But where does it come from and how is it used? Explore the different types of energy, from the electromagnetic energy that keeps us connected, to the geothermal energy deep inside Earth. Discover how we can all be more energy efficient, the renewable energies that will transform our planet, and the scientists who brought energy to life, including Marie Curie, Christina Lampe-Önnerud, and Sophie Blanchard. Readers can also carry out cool energy experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Dr Shini Somara and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter energy and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers ho
£16.19
Kingfisher Everyday Stem TechnologyMachines
Book SynopsisDiscover how machines are part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM TechnologyMachines. Explore a world full of technological innovation, from the first tools used in the Stone Age to the machines of the future. Learn about telescopes and rovers in space, see how modern machines can protect our planet, and meet the innovators and scientists who invented the machines that have improved our lives, including Dr Gladys West, Olafur Eliasson, and Fei-Fei Li. Readers can also carry out cool machine experiments at home. With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Jenny Jacoby, and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can explore where we encounter machines and why they are even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering, and math in ou
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Kingfisher Everyday STEM ScienceSpace
Book SynopsisDiscover how space is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM ScienceSpace, filled with facts, stories, and experiments to try at home!Everyone knows there are planets and stars and space rocks, but how do these, and everything else in space, affect us on Earth? From the beginning of the universe and the origins of the planets, to the latest research and space missions, journey through space and uncover what is really out there . . .Discover how we''re made of stars, find out how old you would be if you lived on Mars, and how time travel can happen in space. Plus, meet the explorers, astronomers, and scientists whose discoveries have given us this fascinating space knowledge, including Mae Jemison, Stephen Hawking, and Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. Readers can also carry out cool astronomical experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by science communicator and podcaster Izzie Clarke, and lots of colorful artworks, photos and diagr
£16.19
Kingfisher Everyday Stem ScienceSpace
£9.49
Kingfisher The Spectacular Science of Space
Book SynopsisThe Spectacular Science of Space is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about planets, stars, and galaxiesand that parents often struggle to answer.Find out what gravity is, how we know about the Big Bang, what's it like to live on the International Space Station, and many, many more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favorite subjects.
£16.19
Kingfisher I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle
Book SynopsisThe bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more!What are stars made of? How hot is the Sun? Which planet's moons look like potatoes? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating question-and-answer book all about space. Information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for dipping in and out.Colorful illustrations by award-winning artist Marie-Ève Tremblay bring space to life, from amazing alien planets to incredible rockets. This is the ideal book for kids who are curious about the mysteries of the universe.Other titles in the I Wonder Why series include The Sea Is Salty, The Sun Rises and Camels Have Humps.
£14.39
Kingfisher So Thats How It Works Robots and AI
Book SynopsisJoin an army of scientists and inventors whose mission is to dive deep below the surface of hundreds of machines, vehicles and structures from the tiniest nanorobot to a supermassive star and discover exactly how they work.In So That''s How It Works! Technology, discover how mobile phones and 3D printers work, why LED lights are so efficient, how nanorobots will deliver medicines around our bodies, and much, much more. Superbly detailed artworks explain the wonders of the artificial world, while tiny characters and clear step-by-step text reveal how things work in a simple and easy-to-follow way.
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Kingfisher Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers Space
Book SynopsisWhat's the difference between me, a planet and a star? Does the Universe follow a recipe? If a wardrobe has three dimensions, what is the fourth?These are some of life's biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them! So open your mind and prepare to explore some of the biggest, boldest ideas about astrophysics, space and timefrom the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers: Space and Time will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers. If you're daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on!Written by science communicator and space expert Mark Brake, the easy-to-understand text, intriguing mind-teasers, and incredible thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun!
£16.14
Kingfisher The Spectacular Science of Space
£10.44
Compass Point Books The Science of Soldiers Science of War
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£27.49
Compass Point Books The Science of Weapons Science of War
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£27.49
Capstone Press Mars Rover How a SelfPortrait Captured the Power
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£27.99
Compass Point Books Mars Rover How a SelfPortrait Captured the Power
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Almost Astronauts
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Oscar and the Bird
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Exploring Space From Galileo to the Mars Rover
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£16.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Solar System
Book SynopsisClimb into your space suit, make sure your gloves and helmet are properly secured, and settle behind the controls of your spaceship. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 . . . liftoff! Fly through these 17 mazes and the universe will have no more secrets for you! Discover each of the planets in our solar system, which countries have sent animals into space, and what a day in the life of an astronaut looks like! But beware of traps, distractions, and dead ends . . .
£9.99
DK Tractor
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book will do well in the circulating collection." — Booklist
£8.54
DK DK Readers L3 Space Heroes Amazing Astronauts DK
Book SynopsisBrave, bold, and daring—learn the amazing stories of the world's greatest astronauts in this Level 3 DK Reader. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
£6.59
Henry Holt & Company Machines Go to Work in the City
Book SynopsisToddlers love machines and things that go, and this book gives them everything they want, from a bucket truck to a tower crane to an airplane. Every other spread has an interactive gatefold which extends the original picture to three pages, revealing something new about each situation.The last spread diagrams each city machine, providing additional information for young readers to pore over again and again.William Low's classically-trained artist's eye adds a new layer to this genre, and both parents and children will appreciate the beautiful illustrations, the attention to detail, and the clever situational twists revealed by lifting the flaps.
£17.09
Holiday House Inc Bicycle Book
Book SynopsisA brief history of bicycles, as well as information on the different kinds there are, how they work, and the different ways they are used. A list of safety tips for bike riders is included, as well as guidelines for bike maintenance.
£9.28
Holiday House Inc A Picture Book of George Washington Carver
Book SynopsisBorn a slave, he became a leading scientist.This is the inspiring story of the pioneering African-American teacher, scientist, and artist. Carver is perhaps best known for his scientific work with peanuts and sweet potatoes (and for inventing peanut butter!), but Time magazine also called him the Black Leonardo for his painting. Adler tells of Carver''s work at the Tuskegee Institute with Booker T. Washington, his hard childhood, and his determination to learn despite many obstacles,A man of deep faith, Carver worked throughout his life to create scientific discoveries that would improve the lives of Southerners--especially African Americans. The colorful illustrations show Carver in all stages of his life and give children insight to Carver''s world.For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine wit
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Holiday House Inc Corn
Book SynopsisPopcorn, tortillas, and . . . fuel for cars? Learn about all the surprising things we make from corn. Find out everything about this versatile and important grain—its history as a crop, the four main types, and how we grow and use it to make everything from food to paper to medicine! With her signature combination of simple, kid-friendly text and clear, well-labeled diagrams, Gail Gibbons offers up a cornucopia of information on this simple, significant grain. Dive into the history of its cultivation, the way it''s pollinated and grows, and the many ways we harvest and use it. Whether it''s in small family gardens or huge industrial fields, corn is a fascinating, versatile crop. A page of intriguing corn trivia is included!
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Transportation
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Holiday House Inc Tugboat
Book SynopsisThe powerful little tugboat can do big jobs--such as pulling an ocean liner, a cargo ship, barges, even a bridge! It maneuvers the tall ships and tugs the fireworks barge. Stunning paintings of vibrant harbor scenes in every kind of weather illustrate an accessible, informational text written especially for emergent readers. A table of contents and back matter supplement the fun learning experience.
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Holiday House Inc Farming New Updated Edition
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Holiday House Inc Carolines Comets A True Story
Book SynopsisWith courage and confidence, Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) becomes the first woman professional scientist and one of the greatest astronomers who ever lived. Born the youngest daughter of a poor family in Hanover, Germany, Caroline was scarred from smallpox, stunted from typhus, and used by her parents as a scullery maid. But when her favorite brother, William, left for England, he took her with him. The siblings shared a passion for stars, and together they built the greatest telescope of their age, working tirelessly on star charts. Using their telescope, Caroline discovered fourteen nebulae and two galaxies, was the first woman to discover a comet, and became the first woman officially employed as a scientist--by no less than the King of England. The information from the Herschels' star catalogs is still used by space agencies today. The book includes excerpts from Caroline Herschel's autobiography. A 2018 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Bo
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Holiday House Inc Libro de las Palomitas de Maiz
Book Synopsis¡A todo el mundo le gustan las palomitas de maíz! Actualizado con las últimas investigaciones, presentamos la deliciosa edición del 40 aniversario de un clásico sobre las palomitas. A Tony le gusta cocinar. A Tiny le gusta leer. A ambos gemelos les gusta comer... ¡palomitas de maíz! Mientras Tony cocina, Tiny lee sobre cómo conservar y cocinar el maíz, y cómo han preparado las palomitas de maíz en diferentes culturas, algunos cuentos y leyendas sobre ellas, y la historia de las palomitas de maíz en Europa y América del Norte. Esta edición cuenta con interiores con colores más vivos y textos actualizados. Colorido, divertido e informativo, este clásico de no ficción del autor e ilustrador de los éxitos de venta Quiet y Strega Nona, entre otros muchos, te enseñará todo lo que necesitas saber sobre es
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Nomad Press Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions You Can Build
Book SynopsisExploring everything from his groundbreaking scientific discoveries and his many useful inventions to his successful career as a writer and printer, this interactive guide reveals the life and times of one of the most famous Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Fun activities and compelling biographical information offer young readers a unique portrait of one of America's most revered and original statesmen. Detailed step-by-step instructions for more than two dozen hands-on projects combine with fascinating facts and trivia to give kids a comprehensive look at the man who not only gave us the lightning rod, bifocals, and the post office, but was also instrumental in securing America's independence from England. Encompassing Franklin's life from childhood to death--and detailing his relationships with historical figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson--this handbook provides an insightful look into colonial America, while teaching kids how to create their own thermometer
£17.09
Pan MacMillan The Big Book of Robots
£13.95
St Martin's Press Space The Final Pooping Frontier
Book SynopsisDiscover the down and dirty scientific history of astronauts pooping in space in this funny and factual picture book.Everybody poops. So, what's an astronaut to do when hurtling through space with zero gravity and zero privacy? Go boldly.This is a scientific history of pooping in space. From the earliest NASA missions up through the innovative results of their recent Space Poop Challenge design competition, we'll see the evolution of pooping on the final frontier. With fascinating facts and a few mishaps and discarded technologies along the way, we'll learn why it's so hard to deal with waste management in space.
£15.29
WW Norton & Co Packing for Mars for Kids
Book Synopsis“America’s funniest science writer” (Washington Post) asks the questions children ask in this young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars.
£12.99
Oxford University Press The Secrets of the Universe
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£10.54
Picture Window Books Out and about at the Dairy Farm Field Trips
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£9.49
Picture Window Books Electricity Bulbs Batteries and Sparks Amazing
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£23.46
Capstone Press chargedupthestoryofelectricity
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Capstone Press Lance Dragon Defends His Castle with Simple
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£7.99
Raintree Science Behind Homes
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Raintree Could a Robot Make My Dinner And Other Questions
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£24.49
Raintree How Does it Happen How Does a Waterfall Become
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£8.54
National Geographic Kids My Space Adventure National Geographic Kids Funny
Book SynopsisHop on board your brand-new spaceship. You've been selected by world leaders to explore strange new worlds, meet new alien beings, and even taste some of their food. What happens next is up to YOU! Filled with excitement and hilarity, this compositional challenge lets you tell your very own story starring...YOU! Combining photography from National Geographic Kids, and illustrations in colorful laugh-out-loud pages, this engaging, entertaining, and educational book introduces you to alien beings from across the universe, and invites you to enter their worlds imaginatively by combining your story with theirs.
£6.55
National Geographic Kids Alien Deep
Book SynopsisNamed 2013 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12 by the National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book CouncilAppealing to children over age ten, this engaging reference book depicts adventurous and thrilling elements in oceanographic fieldwork. In conjunction with a National Geographic television show, this book will reach a huge audience of marine lovers, as well as children interested in science and exploration. Alien Deep outshines the competition by following a recent, specific deepwater exploration that illuminates new knowledge about our oceans. Following alongside a current expedition, Alien Deep will enable children to observe the processes involved in marine exploration. As scientists delve into the mysterious depths of the ocean, children will be able to witness the excitement of scientific exploration and discovery through enriching text and stunning photography. By describing a recent exploration, children w
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