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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Transport technologies
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I Am the Subway
(Hardcover)
Kim Hyo-Eun; Translated by Deborah Smith
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R412
R340
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An Observer Picture Book of the Year A cinematic journey through
the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we
travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation
of the bestselling Korean picture book. Accompanied by the
constant, rumbling ba-dum ba-dum of its passage through the city,
the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it
welcomes and farewells people, and holds them - along with their
joys, hopes, fears, and memories - in its embrace. Originally
published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with
the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (The Vegetarian), I
Am the Subway vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be
found in crowded metropolitan cities. '[S]ensitive, closely
observed portraits.' -Publishers Weekly 'A contemplative, poignant
rendering of everyday journeys.' -Kirkus Reviews '[B]eautiful and
unusual.' -Youth Services Book Review 'Bewitching.' -Foreword
Reviews 'A poetic tribute to Seoul and its people, I Am the Subway
makes for an unforgettable journey.' -BookPage
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Titanicat
(Hardcover)
Marty Crisp; Illustrated by Robert Papp
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R515
R439
Discovery Miles 4 390
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Young Jim Mulholland can't believe his good luck: He has signed on
as a cabin boy to the world's finest ocean liner, the Titanic, and
can't wait for the history-making voyage across the sea to America.
As part of his duties Jim is in charge of the ship's cat, a
beautiful tortoiseshell that also appears happy to be on board. He
calls the cat by the ship's construction number, 4-0-1, certain
that she will bring him good luck. And he's delighted when 4-0-1
shortly gives birth to a litter of kittens. But once the ship's
trial runs are completed and it's ready to launch to sea, Jim
notices that 4-0-1 is nowhere to be found. He's got to find
her--the Titanic can't cast off without her lucky cat. Jim is faced
with a decision that will affect the rest of his life.
Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create!
Get ready to build your very own transport hub! From a maglev train to a cable car to a helicopter, step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model transport hub requires. Learn about principles of design and engineering as well as craft techniques to unleash your creativity!
Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft equipment.
Why not check out the other books in the Maker Models series? Each book focuses on a place and will go through creating various parts of the structure. You could learn to make a space centre, a fairground, a transport hub, a mini-garden and biosphere or a theatre and film set, and all the elements that constitute them.
For children aged 9+, this illustrated series will be great for rainy days and science days and a good inspiration for DT classes and clubs.
Have you ever wondered if a velociraptor could outsprint a motorcycle?
Get a front row seat to the challenge in Dinos vs Machines as 10
dinosaurs face off against 10 machines.
On the stats page, learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each
dinosaur and machine. Discover the pointy horns of the triceratops, the
scorching speeds of a motorcycle, the bat-like wings of the
pterodactyl, and the digging power of the bulldozer. Then, turn the
page to discover what a showdown between the two superstars would look
like. Written in engaging, sportscaster-style prose, each battle is
sure to get your heart pounding.
But pay attention: you decide the winner! Experts share their winners
at the back so that you can check your answers to find out if and why
you’re right…or wrong.
Showdowns include:
- Velociraptor vs motorcycle in an obstacle course race
- Argentinosaurus vs crane in a free throws shoot out
- Triceratops vs forklift in a wrestling match
- Spinosaurus vs tank in a demolition derby
- And more!
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See Inside Trains
(Hardcover)
Emily Bone; Illustrated by Colin King
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R393
R290
Discovery Miles 2 900
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From Stephenson's Rocket to today's modern bullet trains, chidren
will be fascinated by the history of locomotion as they explore
this exciting flap book. Lift the flaps to explore all kinds of
exciting trains, from a luxury steam train fit for a queen to
super-fast trains that run on magnets, trains that can climb up
mountains, and lots, lots more. Topics include the 'Golden age of
steam', 'Luxury travel' and 'Steam giants', all vibrantly
illustrated with over 60 flaps to lift. With internet links to
exciting websites to find out more.
Discover the numbers behind cars, planes, trains and rockets - from
the teeny tiny to the mindbogglingly massive Do you know how fast a
space rocket blasts through the sky? Or how deep under the sea
submarines have ventured? How about the number of electric cars on
the road? Or the top speed of NASA's crawler transporter (hint -
it's not very fast!) Discover the answers to all these questions
and much more in The Big Countdown: Transport. Helping readers to
visualise and understand numbers, The Big Countdown series looks at
popular topics and investigates the great many numbers that make
them fascinating. From the mind-bogglingly large to the smallest
and most precious, this series helps us understand that it's not
just our days that are numbered. Ideal reading for number-crunchers
aged 9 and up.
From cargo ships to cruise liners and everything in between! Find
out all about 30 types of ships and boats - steam boats, speed
boats, barges and many more - in this beautifully illustrated and
annotated first guide to ships and boats. Includes a fun spotter's
chart to fill in!
Diggers and Dumpers: This eight-page booklet with two illustrated
double-page spreads of kids' favorite trucks features three
fact-filled pages of informative text with space for stickers and
four pages crammed with over 60 self-adhesive color stickers.
Includes extra stickers to swap with friends or decorate books,
bags, and stationery.
The critically acclaimed Mortal Engines quartet is repackaged in a
paperback boxset with fantastic and eye-catching covers featuring
new artwork by Ian McQue. Mortal Engines launched Philip Reeve's
brilliantly-imagined creation, the world of the Traction Era, where
mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic future. 20
years on from it's first publication, it is hailed as a modern
classic. TITLES INCLUDED Mortal Engines Predator's Gold Infernal
Devices A Darkling Plain Four paperback novels in a card slipcase,
shrinkwrapped. With a story that is epic, beatifully crafted and
absorbing for the entire four novels, this boxset is the perfect
gift for lovers of fantasy novels and classic science fiction such
as Dune. ABOUT THE SERIES Mortal Engines was made into a feature
length film starring Hugo Weaving and produced and written by Lord
of the Rings director Peter Jackson The first book in the series
won the coveted Smarties Gold Book award REVIEWS "Like the moving
cities it depicts, Reeve's debut novel is a staggering feat of
engineering, a brilliant construction that offers new wonders at
every turn." - Publishers Weekly "...readers who enjoy violent,
titanic clashes between good and evil will be absorbed from
beginning to end." - Kirkus Reviews
These fun books shaped like vehicles have four wheels so little
drivers can race them anywhere. Whether your child loves farm
tractors, dump trucks, fire trucks, or sports cars, every young
reader will find one of these books fascinating and entertaining.
The Blue Meanie is a Tarmac-terrorising Boy Racer who thinks that
he's the King of the Streets. When he finds himself among the real
speed-freaks at the drag strip, though, he finds that a bad
attitude won't get him very far. Can he take on the fastest boys
and girls at the track and keep his speed off the streets, or can
he cheat his way to the winner's circle? A fun bedtime story for
petrolhead kids, with charming and detailed illustrations from the
digital pen of the 'car-toon' master, Colin Hardy.
These fun books shaped like vehicles have four wheels so little
drives can race them anywhere. Full color.
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High Times
(Paperback)
Golden Cosmos
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R297
R227
Discovery Miles 2 270
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Respected Berlin illustrators Golden Cosmos celebrate the
cultural history of flight in the latest title from Nobrow's
popular Leporello series. A concertina book, "High Times" unfolds
to reveal a bold fifty-four-inch panorama that can be read as a
book, displayed on a mantelpiece, or framed as a beautiful
print.
With their trademark bold use of color and adeptness for shape
and form, Golden Cosmos lovingly recall humanity's quest to conquer
the skies. Featuring everything from Icarus' mythological attempts
to the revolutionary innovations of the Jet Age and beyond, "High
Times" is perfect for lovers of history, technology, and art
alike.
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