From the wheel to the worldwide web, our planet has been transformed by science.Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery.Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world, you'll explore scientific history showcased in stunning images and captivating text. An easy-to-follow illustrated timeline runs throughout the ebook, keeping you informed of big breakthrou...

The Complete Works of James Elroy FleckerThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Forty-Two Poems2 - The Last Generation3 - Hassan : the story of Hassan of Bagdad, and how he came to make the golden journey to Samarkand : a play in five acts4 - The King of Alsander

Written in partnership with the UK Geographical Association, Collins Cambridge IGCSE ® Geography Student Book has been fully updated to cover the Cambridge IGCSE® Geography (0460) syllabus and Cambridge O-Level syllabus (2217), with in-depth content presented in a clear and easily accessible format.This Student Book covers the Cambridge IGCSE® Geography (0460) syllabus, as well as the Cambridge O-Level syllabus (2217), both for first teaching in 2018 and first examination in 2020.

Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world from your own body to outer space.Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds or why it's a bad idea to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm?Discover the answers to all these questions and more with this mind-boggling books of factsEach page of this mind-blowingly detailed and ambitious encyclopedia w...

Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to energy and its role in building a more sustainable future. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for fueling kids' interest in the natural forces that shape our world.Why does your hair stick to a balloon? What are fossil fuels made from? Why ...

Get better at math and numbers by realizing which math skills you already use in daily life, and learn new ones while having fun.Did you realize how much math you are already using when playing computer games, planning a trip, or baking a cake? This ebook shows how to expand the knowledge you've already got, how your brain figures things out, and how you can get even better at all sorts of math. Explore amazing algebra, puzzling primes, super sequences, and special...

Richly illustrated with over a thousand photos and dazzling details of the elements that make up the physical world. Written in association with the renowned Smithsonian Institution.Does your little chemist have questions about the stuff that everything is made of? This visual reference book covers each of the 118 elements and includes a glossy pull-out poster of the periodic table.This encyclopedia is a superb introduction to the subject of chemistry. Writ...

One of UK and Ireland's best-loved comedians, Dara O Briain, takes you on a journey from the safety of your comfiest chair to the furthest reaches of space (and beyond!)So you want to go into space?WHY?!(No, really - it's sort of a terrible idea. We humans are perfectly designed for life on Earth. We can walk around, breathe, drink water, eat vegetables, read books, not get poisoned or crushed to death when we go outside - it's ...

The creators of the award-winning science podcast for kids, Brains On!, take readers on a humorous, highly illustrated, fact- and fun-filled journey through Earth—from the core, to the outer atmosphere, and everywhere in between. Perfect for STEM enthusiasts!Did you ever wonder why volcanoes erupt? Or why the ocean is salty? How about why no two snowflakes are the same?Embark on an epic road trip to find the answers to these burnin...

Science fiction meets science fact in this fully illustrated hilarious book from one of the UK and Ireland’s best-loved comedians.Genuinely qualified space expert, Dara O Briain, is here with all the answers to help you sort your science fiction from your science fact.Includes:• how life begins in the first place• how Earth was created• whether aliens might exist elsewhere in the Solar System• the search fo...

Get the facts about how our planet's climate is changing and what the consequences will be.This essential guide explores Earth's climate, past and present, giving you the facts and figures behind one of today's most urgent issues, and investigates what we can all do to make a difference.Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up--and how we know for sure that this is the case. The ebook explores the effects of the ...

Discover the wonder and learn the truth about our rocky home.Why does life exist on Earth but nowhere else in our solar system? What causes Earth's seasons? What makes up the Earth's interior? This book answers these questions and many more about our rocky home. From Earth's place in space, to its atmosphere and time zones, everything readers need to know about planet Earth is covered!Planets and stars, moons and galaxies! The universe is a vast and mysterious place with much to ex...