Tom Jackson

Earth's history in one day... This illustrated book covers the most interesting and high-impact moments of our planet's geological history, while charting the evolution of life on Earth, from ancient single-celled organisms to the species we know today, until modern humans appear â?? at just four seconds to midnight.

- What does ancient Algorithm have to do with super-modern AI?- How does Facial Recognition spot a face in the crowd? - Who do International Space Station astronauts call on when their hands are full? Come and meet the smartest artificial intelligences of the past, present, and future. This cutting-edge book introduces pioneering AI machines such as Watson and Sophia, and lifts the lid on how they work. Meet machines that look like humans, pit your wits against AlphaGo and Deep Blue, and seek advice from Recommendation Engine. With The Code Room, there is even a chance to imagine what it is like to be an AI yourself. There's nothing smarter than that Basher Science Mini: Artificial Intelligence explains what AI is and how computers are aiding humans in everyday tasks. AI is already shaping the world and computers will be taking on more and more human-type tasks in the future. But there's no need to be afraid of AI. It is here to help, not takeover, despite what you might see in sci fi films. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable, and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic--a brilliant way to communicate science.

- What does ancient Algorithm have to do with super-modern AI?- How does Facial Recognition spot a face in the crowd?- Who do International Space Station astronauts call on when their hands are full? Come and meet the smartest artificial intelligences of the past, present, and future. This cutting-edge book introduces pioneering AI machines such as Watson and Sophia, and lifts the lid on how they work. Meet machines that look like humans, pit your wits against AlphaGo and Deep Blue, and seek advice from Recommendation Engine. With The Code Room, there is even a chance to imagine what it is like to be an AI yourself. There's nothing smarter than that Basher Science Mini: Artificial Intelligence explains what AI is and how computers are aiding humans in everyday tasks. AI is already shaping the world and computers will be taking on more and more human-type tasks in the future. But there's no need to be afraid of AI. It is here to help, not takeover, despite what you might see in sci fi films. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable, and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic--a brilliant way to communicate science.

Ge dig ut på en fantastisk upptäcktsresa till havs!I denna havsatlas kan du utforska Atlanten, Stilla havet, Indiska oceanen och de andra stora världshaven och allt som sker under ytan. Med tydliga, färgglada illustrationer och korta faktatexter presenteras världens hav och dess invånare. Läs om djurlivet i de olika zonerna, koraller, havsströmmar, tsunamier, ubåtar och mycket mer. Vilka havsdjur lurar i midnattszonens mörker? Hur fungerar tidvatten? Varför flyter isberg? Vad händer när en undervattensvulkan får ett utbrott? Det är några av alla frågor som besvaras i denna fängslande resa ner i havens djup. TOM JACKSON har skrivit över 100 böcker och specialiserar sig på ämnena djur, natur, teknik och vetenskap. Han har arbetat på zoo, planterat träd, räddat vilda djur, forskat i djungeln och rest runt jorden. Idag bor han i Bristol och sitter nästan alltid på vinden och skriver.

Illustrated throughout with 200 outstanding colour photographs, Endangered Animals presents an in-depth look at around 100 species of animal from around the world, all of which are currently endangered or threatened according to the annual list drawn up by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). The selection spans a broad spectrum of wildlife, from large, charismatic mammals such as the Bengal tiger to lesser-known species such as New Zealand’s kakapo, the world’s only flightless parrot, which was once presumed to be extinct. Each continent is covered, with examples carefully drawn from every habitat – from the mysterious aye-aye of Madagascar’s shrinking rainforest, to the shy spectacled bear of the high Andes. Arranged geographically, each photographic entry is supported by a fascinating caption, which explains the animal’s current plight and whether it is critically endangered or classified as vulnerable. From the Ethiopian wolf to the Bengal tiger to monk seal and dugong, Endangered Animals is a fascinating introduction to some of the most threatened species on the planet.

Most of the world’s exquisite and rare bird species are found in tropical rainforests – the Amazon, Sumatra, Borneo, Daintree Rainforest in Australia, and the Congo basin in Africa. These lush, wet biospheres are home to some of the most colourful creatures on our planet. Did you know that parrots can live for 80 years or more? Or that most tropical birds are omnivores and will eat seeds, nuts, fruit and insects, while a few will eat small lizards or animals? The world’s longest parrot is the stunningly bright hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), checking in at more than a metre from tip to tail. From the screeching red-and-green macaw to the majestic great hornbill, from the rainbow lorikeet of northern Queensland to the endangered Spix’s macaw of the Amazonian rainforest, Tropical Birds explores the fascinating lifecycles, diets and, where applicable, migratory patterns, of hundreds of species from every part of the tropical belt. With full captions explaining the origins, habitat and behaviour of these exotic creatures, Tropical Birds is a concise exploration in 180 brilliant photographs.

The perfect introduction to AI for kids, Basher Science Mini: Artificial Intelligence explains what AI is and how computers are aiding humans in everyday tasks.Come and meet the smartest artificial intelligences of the past, present and future. This cutting-edge book introduces pioneering AI machines such as Watson and Sophia, and lifts the lid on how they work. Meet machines that look like humans, pit your wits against AlphaGo and Deep Blue, and seek advice from Recommendation Engine. With The Code Room, there is even a chance to imagine what it is like to be an AI yourself. There’s nothing smarter than that!Artificial intelligence is already shaping the world and computers will be taking on more and more human-type tasks in the future. But there’s no need to be afraid of AI. It is here to help, not takeover, despite what you might see in sci-fi films.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic – a brilliant way to communicate science.

The Short Story of Science is a new introduction to the complete subject of science. Covering 60 key experiments, from Archimedes' investigations of buoyancy to the discovery of dark matter, and then linking these to the history of science, as well as to the key theories and methods, the book simplifies and explains all the key breakthroughs.Accessible and concise, generously illustrated throughout, and with all the essential information presented without jargon, readers are given all the tools they need to enjoy the fascinating history of scientific knowledge.

Climate change is here right now and the superheroes of the Green Tech world want to do something about it. Let's meet them!Tidal Lagoon, Smart Grid and Carbon Capture are just three of the amazing technologies coming to the rescue. They will find sustainable ways to create, use and store energy. They will show us how to clean up our air and our oceans. And they will help us to put Nature first. Why, even now, Solar Panel, Wind Turbine and Geothermal Power are hard at work to make polluting fossil fuels a thing of the past.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. They make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic – a brilliant way to communicate science.

Climate change is here right now and the superheroes of the Green Tech world want to do something about it. Let's meet them Tidal Lagoon, Smart Grid, and Carbon Capture are just three of the amazing technologies coming to the rescue. They will find sustainable ways to create, use, and store energy. They will show us how to clean up our air and our oceans. And they will help us to put Nature first. Why, even now, Solar Panel, Wind Turbine, and Geothermal Power are hard at work to make polluting fossil fuels a thing of the past. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. They make difficult concepts tangible, understandable, and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic--a brilliant way to communicate science.

Khochesh otpravitsja v neverojatnoe puteshestvie po Vselennoj? My prizemlimsja na kazhdoj planete Solnechnoj sistemy, issleduem blizhajshie k nam zvezdy, a zatem s kosmicheskoj skorostju ustremimsja navstrechu dalekim galaktikam, tainstvennym tumannostjam i moschnym kvazaram. Skolko zvezd v Mlechnom Puti? Est li zhizn na drugikh planetakh? Otkuda vzjalis chernye dyry? Otvety na eti i drugie voprosy zhdut tebja v etoj knige!?

As our closest relatives in the animal world, monkeys have always fascinated and amused humans in equal measure. Monkeys is an outstanding collection of photographs showing these complex, intelligent animals in their natural habitat. Arranged in chapters covering anatomy, family, behaviour, feeding and young, Monkeys features a wide variety of monkeys and apes, including baboons, gorillas, Orang Utans, macaques, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, marmosets, gibbons, mandrills and chimpanzees. The smallest monkey is the pygmy marmoset, which can be just 117 millimetres (4.6in) in length with a 172-millimetre (6.8in) tail and weighing just over 100 grams (3.5oz); while the massive Grauer’s gorilla can weigh over 180 kilos (400lbs). With full captions explaining how the species act in a group, communicate, hunt and feed, and rear its young, Monkeys is a brilliant examination in 230 outstanding colour photographs of these remarkable primates.

A unique and beautiful approach to understanding climate change with practical actions to help protect the planet.Climate change is an important, yet complicated, subject How Do We Stop Climate Change? makes it accessible for all ages, from the 8+ year-olds inspired by Greta Thunberg to parents and teachers. Beautiful illustrations from noted picture book illustrator Dragan Kordic combine with a straightforward narrative from science writer Tom Jackson to make this an enticing, fascinating, and illuminating read. BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Combines the beauty of a picture book with science-based facts and information. GORGEOUS GIFT: A beautiful and thoughtful gift for children, families, and classrooms. TIMELY TOPIC: A 2020 BBC poll found 80% of kids are concerned about the environment. Inspired by activists like Greta Thunberg, they are taking active roles at home, school, and in the community to protect the planet. UNIQUE APPROACH: The book is structured using a visual thinking technique called 'mind mapping', where complex ideas are broken down into a clear flow of visual information. The 'mind map' connects the information, making it easy to grasp. ACCESSIBLE TO EVERY READER: The text is carefully layered and leveled for emerging to proficient readers.

En bok som hjelper barn og ungdom å skille FAKTA fra FAKE NEWS! *** FALSKE NYHETER har eksistert til alle tider, men mengden nyheter har økt enormt. Vi trenger derfor å skjerpe vår kritiske tenkning i møte med vår daglige dose, det gjelder særlig BARNA VÅRE! *** En leser deler sine tanker om boka: Det var flott å kunne lese denne teksten sammen med barna mine på 13 og 10 år. ETT AV BARNA TROR PÅ ALT HAN SER PÅ NETTET, DEN ANDRE ER MISTENKSOM TIL ALT. I tillegg var boken morsom, og fikk godt fram poenget om hvordan falske nyheter kan oppstå. FAKE NEWS er definitivt «et must» for bokhyllen din og det lokale biblioteket. - anmeldt av psmith83 *** Denne boken handler om: Populisme, konspirasjonsteorier, sensur, ytringsansvar og ytringsfrihet, memer, folkejournalistikken og verdensveven, reklame og omskriving av historien, om myter og triksing med bilder, PRESSEN og publisitet. *** Teksten er ikke insisterende, men innholdet oppfordrer oss til å bygge opp vår kritiske sans. Lære oss å skille troverdige kilder fra falske nyheter, sant fra usant! Være smarte! Være opplyste! Og ikke la oss lure!

Bees is an outstanding collection of photographs showing these fascinating insects in their natural habitat. Honey bees, bumblebees, mining bees, dwarf bees, carpenter, leafcutter and mason bees: bees come in many different types, with more than 16,000 species worldwide. The bees we are most familiar with, bumblebees and honey bees, live in colonies and play a major role in pollinating the crops, plants and flowers around us. And bees produce honey – reputedly the food of the gods – a function of bees’ lifecycle, which humans have exploited for millennia. Many bees today are domesticated, and beekeepers collect honey, beeswax, pollen, and royal jelly from hives for human use. A typical bee produces a teaspoon of honey (about 5 grams) in her lifetime. Bees can communicate many ways through the movement of their wings and bodies – most famously, with the ‘waggle dance’, where they make figure-of- eight circles to let other bees know the direction and distance of nectar. With full captions explaining how bees live, function communally, communicate, feed and reproduce, Bees is an insightful examination in 190 outstanding colour photographs of mankind’s favourite insect.

Discover the science behind pandemics and how to stay safe in this informative and engaging illustrated guide for kids.Do you know what happens when Virus goes viral? How does Immune System fight infection when it strikes? And why do masks matter?Kids need real science information about the Covid-19 pandemic that has kept them away from school, their parents away from work, and may even have harmed people they know and love. Basher Science Mini: Pandemic provides approachable and easily understandable information in a format kids know and love, with a mix of science and humour to make these difficult times less frightening.From Smallpox to Social Distancing, this book is crammed with bad actors from the world of pandemics. Find out about history's nastiest diseases, then discover how Vaccine, Treatment and Clinical Trial help to beat back today's viruses. Turn to Hygiene, Face Mask, Lockdown and Resourcefulness for advice on keeping safe physically – and mentally.Basher's distinctive, colourful illustrations and Tom Jackson's lively, engaging text demystify pandemics, while informing kids about the coronavirus that has changed their lives. Perfect for children ages 7 and up, this timely book explains COVID-19, pandemics, epidemics, and other key concepts in an accessible way.

Denne smukt illustrerede bog introducerer nogle af verdens særeste og mest vidunderlige skabninger, fra den skinnende blå morpho-sommerfugl til den gigantiske goliatbille. Mød en fårekylling med ører på knæene, en bille, der æder elefantlort, og en loppe, der kunne vinde OL i højdespring. Sammen med alle nærbillederne indeholder bogen masser af fakta og fascinerende viden, så du finder ud af, hvilket insekt, der lyser i mørke, hvorfor honningbien danser, og hvordan en stor rovedderkop kan gå på vandet. Velkommen til insekternes og edderkoppernes verden! Fra ca. 6 år. I samme serie: Den fantastiske bog om dinosaurerDen fantastiske bog om pattedyrDen fantastiske bog om farlige dyr

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