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Big Book of Boats
(Hardcover)
Luogo comune; Illustrated by Luogo comune; Translated by Catherine Bruzzone
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R331
Discovery Miles 3 310
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Embark on a voyage of discovery across the seven seas! From
enormous cruise ships glittering in the evening light to incredible
submarines exploring the depths of the ocean, boats reveal to us
the secrets, stories and histories of our world. Read about big
battles, amazing adventures, vast voyages and calamitous
catastrophes. Characterful felt-tip illustrations and curious facts
combine in this gift-worthy non-fiction book of boats. All aboard!
THE STORY OF THE HUMAN JOURNEY TO SPACE
Long before anyone had designed a rocket, the Montgolfier brothers were making hot air balloons. In October 1783, they became the first people to experience controlled flight. Balloon to the Moon starts there and leads to Neil Armstrong's 'small step' and beyond. But why stop there?
Learn about the great innovations of the past, then get ready for BLAST OFF into an unknown but exciting future.
How does a plane move through the air? What is turbulence? What do
those lines on the runways mean? All these questions and many more
are answered in this gorgeously illustrated history of planes and
flight. The book opens with a basic introduction to plane anatomy
and shows how aircrafts have developed over the ages. Readers will
then learn about aerodynamics, the mechanics of wing shape and
lift, and how ailerons, propellers, and flaps work. There's even a
section on communications systems, runway design, and GPS. Profiles
of famous historic planes illustrate basic principles throughout
the book. Readers will find out about record-breaking flights
across continents and oceans; how "flying wings" evolved into the
B-2 bomber; and where the world's most treacherous runways are
located. A section on experimental aircraft looks at zeppelins,
flying cars, and the fate of the Concorde jet. Jan Van Der Veken's
lushly colored, retro drawings detail everything from plane design
to the physics of flight and provide the perfect companion to his
engaging text. Budding aviators will linger over every detail of
this information-packed book that serves both to demystify and
celebrate the miracle of flight.
Crash and LEARN with this LEGO version of a block car race! Build
and rebuild 8+ race cars, then race them along the track, as you
find out about Newton's laws, aerodynamics and crash-test safety.
Creative prompts encourage tons of personalization. This set
includes: Chipboard custom racetrack with levers to race two cars
at the same time Includes all 124 bricks you need to build 10
different race cars, with variations in different colors and
opportunity to mix-and-match pieces. papercraft extras 64-page book
of step-by-step instructions for building the 10 LEGO race cars and
a custom track Offers the unique combination of STEM learning and
playful creativity in line with Klutz's bestselling LEGO Chain
Reactions, LEGO Gadgets, and LEGO Gear Bots. What is Klutz? Klutz
is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire
creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear
instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of
humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear
instructions Open-ended creativity Rewarding reading Skills to
build on Everything you need
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Europa Excursion
(Hardcover)
Andrew Rader; Illustrated by Galen Frazer
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R547
R507
Discovery Miles 5 070
Save R40 (7%)
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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The British railway system is the oldest in the world. This
fascinating book describes the early days in the British railway
industry, from the opening of the first public steam inter-city
railway line in 1830 and Robert Stephenson's Rocket, through to the
glory days of the Flying Scotsman and the expansion of the national
rail networks in the 1940s to form British Railways. With a
biography of George Stephenson the Father of the Railways and his
son Robert, a timeline and Track Facts, this book is a must for
anyone with an interest in trains and train travel.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this
pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for
hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points on car journeys
with more than 140 things to find. From sheep to wind turbines,
bridges to hot-air balloons, they'll learn all about the
interesting sites they see on their travels. And once they've
scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY
certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect,
there's something for everyone! For even more fun on a car journey
check out the i-SPY On a Car Journey Activity Book (ISBN
9780008392857).
This gorgeous transport-themed activity book will be very popular
with any child who loves all things that go! With over 100
different activities, including dot to dot, spot the difference,
colouring in, simple makes and other engaging puzzles. The book is
educational as well as fun and features beautiful, bright
illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. All of
the pages are incredibly absorbing, with Alain Gree's unmistakably
rich and appealing style of illustration. And while children are
enjoying the mazes, matching and counting, the games are helping
them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational,
conversational and motor.
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