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This is our Green Planet: a hidden world where plants care for
other plants and can smell, taste, touch, hear and even . . .
'talk'. In the world of plants, time passes more slowly, but if we
speed months into minutes we can peer into this hidden world and
realise: it's a battleground. Plants are working to thwart their
enemies, and to trick animals into working for them. Right under
your feet, and all around you, is a secret world you've probably
never noticed. Until now. Let's explore our Green Planet: a secret
world of plants that might change how you see plants forever . . .
Discover all there is to love about our astonishing Green Planet,
the stories of its inhabitants, and the challenges it faces. In
collaboration with BBC Earth, this illustrated non-fiction book
captures the intrigue, drama, and beauty of the groundbreaking new
BBC TV series: The Green Planet, narrated by Sir David
Attenborough.
The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago and it has brought
some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't over and
done with yet! Take a tour of some of the most unique and
fascinating vehicles around. See how military unmanned ground
vehicles tackle rough terrain and keep soldiers safe. Find out how
the fastest electric racing cars work. Think a car can't handle
street driving one minute and tackling sand dunes the next? The
high-performance Zarooq Sandracer can! See the limitless
possibilities of wheeled vehicles!
How do you sum upthe world's amazing inventions in just 100 words?
This striking book takes on the challenge! From helicopters to
fireworks, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own
100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a
fascinating introduction to incredible inventions from history to
the modern day. Along with some expected inventions, such as trains
and Internet, you'll also discover less predictable inventions that
will give you a fresh perspective. With balloons and submarine, you
can explore the risks some inventors had to take. Through paper and
pencil imagine how such seemingly simple objects would have been
groundbreaking at the time of invention; whereas some inventions,
such as skates, had a very funny beginning! With a clean,
contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large
striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100
words of text. Other titles in the 100 Things to Know About series
include: Ancient World, World Politics, Art.
Have you ever wondered how the wheel was invented or who created
the first video game? Do you understand how the internet works and
why vaccines save lives? Are you aware that fossil fuels not only
power cars and planes, but are also used to generate the
electricity that powers almost everything else? Do you know about
alternative energy sources and how they work? Would you like to
know more about robotic surgery, vertical farming or gene therapy?
Then this is the book for you!
Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and has a special
feature, it tilts! Discover the mysteries of this ice giant that
sits half in darkness for more than 40 years at a time!
An engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics that
have an environmental impact, discovering how robots move, sense
and make decisions in the service of humans. By building ever
smarter robots we can equip them with the ability to work better by
themselves and perform varied and complex tasks. Super-smart robots
can work for 2,000,000 hours, without human supervision, make
21,000,000,000,000 calculations per second and reach a top speed of
282.42 kilometres an hour among other stupendous things. In this
book, aimed at children aged 8+, readers can meet these super-smart
robot and many more, then try a quick quiz to find out how much
they have learned. Books in the series: Eco-Robots Robot Explorers
Robot Helpers Super-smart Robots
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David Baddiel; Illustrated by Steven Lenton
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From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a
laugh-out-loud and inspiring new adventure for all readers of 8 and up
that is ahead of its time – 1,001 years ahead, to be precise…
The year is 3020.
Pip@256X#YY.3_7 is lonely and bored: she goes to virtual school on her
G-Glasses, she only has a talking cat and parrot to hang out with, and
she can’t even leave her LivingSpace due to the extreme heat and floods
outside.
Until the day that Pip explores a glowing ring in a lab and finds
herself in a warehouse, in 2019.
Where she meets boy-inventor Rahul – who is also lonely and bored.
Together, Rahul and Pip are no longer lonely. But they have a whole
load of new problems, including hiding talking animals from Rahul’s
parents, and finding a way back to the future.
Plus – just maybe – saving the world…
Future Friend is a terrifically entertaining time-slip adventure that
combines action, laugh-out-loud humour and the importance of
friendship, in a story that asks the question – what would happen if
your best friend came from the future?
Space is the last title in a series of activity books which is a
collection of texts for children which contains playing activities
aimed to encourage the development of the main cognitive skills
following the Montessori method and its most typical topics. The
contents follow a progressive complexity to challenge the children
to complete various tasks with great results all by themselves. My
first book about Space. Using the Montessori concept of nesting
elements where smaller elements are contained in progressively
bigger ones, the child can see the logical sequence from the Earth
to the Space Exploration. A lot of stickers, at the end, will make
the activities even more interactive!
Look up! You might see a lot more than just regular aeroplanes and
helicopters in the sky! Many engineers see flying as the future of
transport. Discover the technology inside the latest personal air
vehicles and jet packs. Find out how VTOL aircraft might one day
lift drivers out of traffic jams and how hoverbikes work. Keep your
eyes on the skies! You won't want to miss these amazing air
vehicles.
Striking illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce
young readers to the world of maths, creative thinking and
problem-solving. Setting off on a camping adventure with her
cousin, Aliyah soon discovers that numbers are everywhere, whether
it's counting out money at the shops, planning trips on the train
or even stargazing in a forest. As Aliyah solves some sums of her
own, she learns about the brilliant mathematicians who have helped
us understand our world. Soon she can't wait to become a maths
whizz too! With pages encouraging kids to play maths games with
their friends, this brilliant picture book written by engineer and
TV presenter Dr Shini Somara unlocks a love of numbers and creative
thinking, and celebrates women in STEM. Also available in the
series: - A Scientist Like Me - A Coder Like Me - An Engineer Like
Me
Sort 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 Space, will you separate the facts from
the fakes?: Is it true you can't burp in space without being sick?
Is the sun really the colour of a banana? What's the deal with
gravity on the moon? Venus is upside down, is that fact or fake?
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
Follow the incredible journey of a butterfly as it grows from an
egg to a ravenous caterpillar and finally emerges from its
chrysalis, a beautiful fluttering butterfly. This interactive
title, with its cleverly designed holes, will spark interest on
every page. Specially written for little children, it is perfect
for a first introduction to the truly spectacular wonders of
nature.
A railway adventure on the farm. The children are riding on the
little railway when they get caught in a rainstorm. While drying by
the fire, Grandpa tells them two stories from the old days on the
railways - both stories are true. Drive Bill Hoole offers two girls
a ride in the cab of his steam locomotive: They have been caught in
a storm and the heat of the cab will dry them out. They end up
stealing the train!
Readers will find out what happens to food and air and blood in our
bodies; where our bones, muscles, veins, and nerves are; and how
our brain works and controls what we do.
Plants and animals from millions of years ago left behind fossils.
Fossils can teach people about the past. They are also used for
fuel. Discover why fossils are an important part of nature!
Take a look out the window. What do you see? People, cars, bikes,
birds, and more are all on the move. With this basic introduction
to motion, young readers will discover the three laws of motion,
what they mean, and how they affect our lives every day.
Illustrated revision and practise for AQA GCSE Design and
Technology 8552. Over 500 marks worth of examination style
questions. Answers provided for all questions within the book.
Illustrated topics to improve memory and recall. Specification
references for every topic. Examination tips and
techniques.Absolute clarity is the aim with a new generation of
revision guide for the 2020s. This guide has been expertly compiled
and edited by subject specialists, highly experienced examiners and
a good dollop of scientific research into what makes revision most
effective. Past examinations questions are essential to good
preparation, improving understanding and confidence. This guide has
combined revision with tips and more practice questions than you
could shake a stick at. All the essential ingredients for getting a
grade you can be really proud of. Each specification topic has been
referenced and distilled into the key points to make in an
examination for top marks. Questions on all topics assessing
knowledge, application and analysis are all specifically and
carefully devised throughout this book.
Are you ready for an adventure? Explore the mysterious world of
Minecraft through highly-detailed maps of every biome. Created by
an explorer on a quest to find Minecraft's most valuable loot,
there's a map for each Overworld biome as well as the terrifying
Nether and End dimensions. A beautifully illustrated visual guide
in its own right, Minecraft Maps is also a survival tool. You'll
learn which biomes are home to the most dangerous mobs, where to
look for to exclusive blocks, how to find naturally generated
structures and the best places to search for loot. Once you've
discovered each biome you can get building - construct an ice
palace in the ice plains biome and an entire village suspended in
the tree canopy above the jungle floor. Collect all of the official
Minecraft books to become the best Minecrafter you can be:
Minecraft Let's Build! Theme Park Adventure Minecraft Guide to
Exploration Minecraft Guide to Creative Minecraft Guide to Redstone
Minecraft Guide to the Nether and the End Minecraft Guide to
Enchantments and Potions Minecraft Guide to Farming Minecraft Guide
to PVP Minigames Minecraft Guide to Ocean Survival Minecraft
Blockopedia Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress Minecraft
The Survivors' Book of Secrets Minecraft Survival Tin Minecraft
Mobestiary Minecraft: The Ultimate Construction Collection
Minecraft is a multi-platform block-based gaming sensation
available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC and mobile devices. Whether
you're in Creative, Survival or Hardcore Mode, the official
Mojang-approved Minecraft books contain all the advice you need to
survive and thrive.
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