Tom Jackson

Discover the most dangerous animals in the world with this fact-filled book that comes with a poster The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals takes its readers on an epic journey around the world to learn about some of the most dangerous creatures that roam the earth today. This book features all different kinds of dangerous animals--from tigers to black widow spiders to king cobra snakes and more--with stunning illustrations, bite-sized facts, and key characteristics of each deadly creature. This book also includes a fold-out poster that features some of the most captivating animals included in these pages. With a foiled, embossed, and canvas-touch cover, this book is perfect for young readers eager to learn more about some wildly dangerous animals

Lär dig allt om djurrikets fantastiska mångfald från pyttesmå insekter till mäktiga rovdjur. Lär dig hur och var olika djur lever, vad de äter, hur de tar hand om sina ungar och hur de bygger sina bon. Upptäck bland annat hur hajar använder elektricitet för att spåra sitt byte, lär känna en krabba som kan knäcka kokosnötter och möt skalbaggar som dricker dimma. Här kan du också läsa om djurens evolution och om utrotade djur, om hur djur genom historien har hjälpt människan och om djur i sagorna. Barnens uppslagsverk är en serie rikt illustrerade faktaböcker som riktar sig till barn från nio år. I samma serie finns även: Andra världskriget Bergarter och kristaller Extremväder Fotboll Havet Planeter Titanic

Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out which dinosaur jumped the highest, how fierce Ankylosaurus really was, which pterosaus was the size of a small aeroplane and why Triceratops had a large bony frill. Meet the giant plant-eaters Dreadnoughtus, Stegosaurus and Brachiosaurus, the mighty predators Giganotosaurus, Spinosaurus and Allosaurus, and the small, fast hunters Compsognathus and Oviraptor.

Meet the fierce great white shark and the cunning orca, the colossal giant squid and the peculiar floating sea slug. Find out how whales talk to each other, where sea turtles sleep and how sea stars eat. Marvel at the hooded seal’s extraordinary air bag and at the humpback anglerfish’s glowing ‘fishing rod’. With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts and full-colour, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal compendium for all the family.

This series looks at how things work such as how a plane can fly or a boat can float through thecomical endeavours of an inventor who tries to replicate what he sees without knowing the science,with hilarious results. We discover what went wrong and why through the scientific explanationsthat follow each attempt, making tricky concepts accessible and entertaining in equal measure.

What is a tunnel and how do you build one? How do you see inside it and what tools do you need?This series looks at how things work such as how a plane can fly or a boat can float through thecomical endeavours of an inventor who tries to replicate what he sees without knowing the science,with hilarious results. We discover what went wrong and why through the scientific explanationsthat follow each attempt, making tricky concepts accessible and entertaining in equal measure, with success at the end! Perfectly pitched for children age 7+.Books in the series: I Bet I Can ... Fly a Plane; Sail a Boat; Dig a Tunnel; Build a Bridge; Deisgn a Rollercoaster; Build a Skyscraper.

Chemistry is all around us! But what is it and where can you see it? Discover more with Everyday STEM Science – Chemistry.Everything you eat, wear, see, touch is made of chemicals. Chemistry is not just found in a laboratory - it’s everywhere! Discover how the chemicals inside us allow you to move, breathe and feel, and how chemistry helps to protect you from harmful diseases. Meet the inspirational chemists and scientists who brought chemistry to life, including John Dalton, Annie Jump Cannon and Rosalind Franklin. A "try this at home" section shows readers how to create colourful foam and how to be an ice investigatorWith easy-to-understand text written by an expert author, fun callouts, and lots of colourful 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 how we use science, technology, engineering, and maths in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessible. So, while we can’t promise to teach 9 to 11-year-olds quantum physics, we can explain in the simplest terms the purpose of, and practical applications for, STEM

Meet and be inspired by the huge variety of STEM heroes keeping us moving every day. From roboticists to mechanical engineers, geologists to seismologists - their STEM skills make a real difference!STEM Heroes introduces you to essential jobs and diverse STEM skills, highlighting the key details of each role. The series also includes information on what subjects to study if you want to be a STEM hero, too! Perfect for inspiring readers aged 7 and up, and book banded to reading level Book Band 12 Brown.Books in the series:Keeping Us ConnectedKeeping Us MovingKeeping Us HealthyKeeping Us Safe

Meet and be inspired by the huge variety of STEM heroes helping us make connections every day. From computer scientists to software engineers, data analysts to neuroscientists - their STEM skills make a real difference!STEM Heroes introduces you to essential jobs and diverse STEM skills, highlighting the key details of each role. The series also includes information on what subjects to study if you want to be a STEM hero, too! Perfect for inspiring readers aged 7 and up, and book banded to reading level Book Band 12 Brown.Books in the series:Keeping Us ConnectedKeeping Us MovingKeeping Us HealthyKeeping Us Safe

Kiehtova tietoteos tutustuttaa nuoren lukijan maapallon tulivuoriin ja tuliperäisiin alueisiin. Tulivuoria ajatellessa mieleen nousevat dramaattiset näyt purkauksista, jotka syöksevät hehkuvaa laavaa, vulkaanisia kiviä, kaasuja ja tuhkapilviä. Matkaopas tulivuorten maailmaan tekee jännittävän kiertomatkan kotiplaneettamme tuliperäisillä alueilla ja vastaa lukuisiin mieltä kutkuttaviin kysymyksiin: Miten tulivuoret muodostuvat? Entä miksi ne purkautuvat? Mitkä ovat merkittävimmät purkaukset menneisyydessä? Mitkä tulivuoret saattavat purkautua tulevaisuudessa? Matkan varrella päästään ihailemaan muun muassa laavajärviä, jääpiippuja ja jättikraattereita, jotka voisivat nielaista kokonaisen kaupungin. Ihmisen tuntemista tulivuorista suurin jää kuitenkin reitin ulkopuolelle, sillä se sijaitsee maapallon sijaan... Marsissa! Oletko valmis tulivuorijahtiin? Sitten vain menoksi!

Illustrated with more than 250 outstanding photographs, Wild Animals presents an in-depth look at the natural world’s most deadly, endangered or just plain strange creatures, from poisonous spiders to aggressive caimans and man-eating sharks. The selection spans a broad spectrum of wildlife, from large carnivores such as the grizzly bear and great white shark to smaller creatures such as the kiwi, elephant beetle and sea spider. Each of the world's habitats is covered, with examples carefully drawn from every region of the planet – from the majestic lion of the African plains and the polar bear of the Arctic wastes, to the Komodo dragon of Southeast Asia, whose saliva carries poisonous bacteria that can kill a person in hours. Featuring around 175 species, each photographic entry is supported with a fascinating caption, explaining how the animal manages to be so deadly. Beautifully presented, this accessible book is a wonderful introduction to some of the planet’s most fascinating wild creatures.

This series looks at how things work such as how a plane can fly or a boat can float through thecomical endeavours of an inventor who tries to replicate what he sees without knowing the science,with hilarious results. We discover what went wrong and why through the scientific explanationsthat follow each attempt, making tricky concepts accessible and entertaining in equal measure.

This series looks at how things work such as how a plane can fly or a boat can float through thecomical endeavours of an inventor who tries to replicate what he sees without knowing the science,with hilarious results. We discover what went wrong and why through the scientific explanationsthat follow each attempt, making tricky concepts accessible and entertaining in equal measure.

This comprehensive hardback encyclopedia will teach children all they want to know about the wonders of science, presented with striking gold cover accents and full-color illustrations. From botany and biotechnology to atomic structure and fundamental forces of the Universe, science is the story of all life. This thoughtful and thorough primer shows how scientists have shaped the modern world, and how the subject continues to offer crucial insights into our lives and the lives of so many other creatures on our extraordinary planet. Key scientific concepts chemistry, physics and biology are explained in simple, easy-to-understand terms, and clarified by clever diagrams as well as, eye-catching photography from around the world. For all inquisitive children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus New Encyclopedias are entertaining and visually spectacular reference guides for young readers, complete with eye-opening stats and fascinating facts with full-color photography.

Meet and be inspired by the huge variety of STEM heroes improving our health every day. From nurses to immunologists, psychologists to medical engineers - their STEM skills make a real difference!STEM Heroes introduces you to essential jobs and diverse STEM skills, highlighting the key details of each role. The series also includes information on what subjects to study if you want to be a STEM hero, too! Perfect for inspiring readers aged 7 and up, and book banded to reading level Book Band 12 Brown.STEM Heroes: Keeping Us Healthy contents include:Health heroes in the community, in the hospital, when having an operation, in the ambulance, providing physiotherapy, including medical engineers, scientists in the lab, disease experts, public health officials, mental health professionals, those teaching us about healthy eating and more!Books in the series:Keeping Us ConnectedKeeping Us MovingKeeping Us HealthyKeeping Us Safe

Meet and be inspired by the huge variety of STEM heroes keeping us safe every day. From car designers to city planners, meteorologists to naval architects - their STEM skills make a real difference!STEM Heroes introduces you to essential jobs and diverse STEM skills, highlighting the key details of each role. The series also includes information on what subjects to study if you want to be a STEM hero, too! Perfect for inspiring readers aged 7 and up, and book banded to reading level Book Band 13 Grey.STEM Heroes: Keeping Us Safe contents include:Health and safety, safe food, road safety, alarm systems, pollution, weather, volcano alert!, rescue squad, safety at sea, tsunami warning, asteroid watchers, become a STEM safety hero, extra safety fun (quiz and fun facts).Books in the series:Keeping Us ConnectedKeeping Us MovingKeeping Us HealthyKeeping Us Safe

REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION Here is the latest edition of this essential guide to physics, an authoritative reference book and timeline that examines the foundations upon which all scientific knowledge rests. Without physics, everything else--from astronomy to zoology-- would be meaningless conjecture. Our journey begins with the first attempts to understand reality, Mother Nature--or as the ancient Greeks called it, physis. Follow the journey through history as great scientists, such as Thales, Galileo, Feynman, and many others, gradually unpick the fabric of the Universe revealing an array of fundamental forces, intangible particles and indestructible energy. Today, physics discoveries make headline news as we all grapple with the fresh mysteries of the Higgs boson, supersymmetry, and dark energy. The boundaries of physics are on the move once again. What new truths will be revealed next? Contains 100 chronological articles that tell the story of physics from the dawn of history to the present day. Authoritative text, exciting imagery, and helpful diagrams accompany each of the steps along the way. Biographies of great physicists and a chart of the Standard Model particles boosts the contents for all readers. A simple physics guide draws together current understanding to set out the basics of the science. Includes a 12-page fold-out Timeline poster - stretches out to 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) long. Physics is part of the bestselling 100 Ponderables series which tackles STEM subjects by partnering lively text about significant milestones with stunning illustrations. Every book includes a timeline/chart poster which puts these milestones in historical context. Perfect for smart kids and curious adults

REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION Here is the latest edition of this essential guide to engineering, an authoritative reference book and timeline about how technology has given shape to our civilization. Engineering predates humanity; Homo habilis was knapping hand axes from fist-sized flints more than a thousand centuries before the dawn of modern humans. Admittedly the development of technology was slow back then--but we've made up for lost time since. Striding from the Stone Age to Silicon Valley in 100 steps, we will see how our inventors have seized every scientific breakthrough, new material, and better understanding to improve daily life and expand the scope of civilization. From reshaping rivers and containing the forces of nature to constructing artificial lifeforms and perhaps one day even taming alien planets, engineers think big. These men and women of action make our world. A guide to each field of engineering and the materials they employ gives an insight into their achievements, their limits, and what might come next. Includes biographies of the great engineers, such as Archimedes, Tesla, and Watt, showing the inspirations that lay behind their goals. A graphical representation of engineering milestones, showing the first, biggest, and fastest from across the field boosts the contents for all readers. Includes a 12-page fold-out Timeline poster - stretches out to 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) long. Engineering is part of the bestselling 100 Ponderables series which tackles STEM subjects by partnering lively text about significant milestones with stunning illustrations. Every book includes a timeline/chart poster which puts these milestones in historical context. Perfect for smart kids and curious adults