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  • Environmental Monitoring with Arduino

    Building Simple Devices to Collect Data About the World Around Us

    by Emily Gertz, Patrick Di Justo ...
    After the devastating tsunami in 2011, DYIers in Japan built their own devices to detect radiation levels, then posted their finding on the Internet. Right now, thousands of people worldwide are tracking environmental conditions with monitoring devices they’ve built themselves. You can do it too!This inspiring guide shows you how to use Arduino to create gadgets for measuring noise, weather, ... Read more

    R85,89

  • Storm in a Teacup

    The Physics of Everyday Life

    by Helen Czerski ...
    'A quite delightful book on the joys, and universality, of physics. Czerski's enthusiasm is infectious because she brings our humdrum everyday world to life, showing us that it is just as fascinating as anything that can be seen by the Hubble Telescope or created at the Large Hadron Collider.' - Jim Al-KhaliliOur world is full of patterns. If you pour milk into your tea and give it a stir, you'll ... Read more

    R208,48

  • Liftoff

    Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX

    by Eric Berger ...
    ‘Just read it.’ Elon MuskThe dramatic inside story of SpaceX ― the world's leading edge rocket company, whose charismatic and controversial founder now advises the White HouseSpaceX has enjoyed a miraculous decade. Less than 20 years after its founding, it boasts the largest constellation of commercial satellites in orbit, has pioneered reusable rockets, and in 2020 became the first private ... Read more

    R296,46

  • Elephants on Acid

    And Other Bizarre Experiments

    by Alex Boese ...
    **Discover a world of outrageous experiments with the Sunday Times top ten bestseller, Elephants on Acid. Guided by Alex Boese's engaging storytelling, unearth answers to questions that have tickled your curious mind – from the unusual to the hilariously absurd.'Excellent accounts of some of the most important and interesting experiments in biology and psychology' – Simon Singh, author of The Code ... Read more

    R196,06

  • Making Things Move DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists

    by Dustyn Roberts ...
    Get Your Move On!In Making Things Move: DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists, you'll learn how to successfully build moving mechanisms through non-technical explanations, examples, and do-it-yourself projects--from kinetic art installations to creative toys to energy-harvesting devices. Photographs, illustrations, screen shots, and images of 3D models are included for each project ... Read more

    R535,20

  • Space Oddities

    The Mysterious Anomalies Challenging Our Understanding Of The Universe

    by Dr Harry Cliff ...
    **'A cracking tale of particle physics and cosmology . . . Space Oddities is a rare joy' – New Scientist'Engaging' – The Wall Street JournalNewly observed anomalies could transform our understanding of the fundamentals of physics – and of the nature of reality. In this eye-opening account, CERN experimental physicist Harry Cliff takes the reader on a tour of a new universe . . .**Something strange ... Read more

    R239,76

  • The Hungry Scientist Handbook

    Electric Birthday Cakes, Edible Origami, and Other DIY Projects for Techies, Tinkerers, and Foodies

    by Patrick Buckley, Lily Binns ...

    R231,71

  • Backyard Ballistics

    Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire Kites, Tennis Ball Mortars, and More Dynamite Devices

    by William Gurstelle ...
    This bestselling DIY handbook now features new and expanded projects, enabling ordinary folks to construct 16 awesome ballistic devices in their garage or basement workshops using inexpensive household or hardware store materials and this step-by-step guide. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simple match-powered rocket to the more complex ... Read more

    R228,22 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Caesar's Last Breath

    The Epic Story of The Air Around Us

    by Sam Kean ...
    ** GUARDIAN SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 **‘Popular science at its best’Mail on Sunday‘Eminently accessible and enjoyable’ObserverWith every breath, you literally inhale the history of the world. On the ides of March, 44 BC, Julius Caesar died of stab wounds in the Roman Senate, but the story of his last breath is still unfolding. In fact, you're probably inhaling some of it now. Of the ... Read more

    R246,43

  • A Curious Boy

    The Making of a Scientist

    by Richard Fortey ...
    'Truth and courage are what memoirs need and this one has them both in spades … The unforgotten boy: that is what makes this a book a revelation'ADAM NICOLSON‘Wonderful, absolutely beguiling … I learnt a lot and really loved it’RICHARD HOLMES‘Gloriously evocative’DAILY MAILWhat makes a scientist?Charming, funny and wise, in this memoir Richard ... ... Read more

    R349,01

  • Illustrated Guide to Home Forensic Science Experiments

    All Lab, No Lecture

    by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson ...
    Have you ever wondered whether the forensic science you’ve seen on TV is anything like the real thing? There’s no better way to find out than to roll up your sleeves and do it yourself. This full-color book offers advice for setting up an inexpensive home lab, and includes more than 50 hands-on lab sessions that deal with forensic science experiments in biology, chemistry, and physics. You’ll ... Read more

    R428,02

  • Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things, Revised Edition

    Turn a Penny into a Radio, Change Milk into Plastic, Make a Dozen STEM projects with Everyday Things, and Other Amazing Feats

    by Cy Tymony ...
    Series Book 10 - Sneaky Books
    "A science activity book "offering readers a chance to become real-life MacGyvers... [with] sections on gimmicks, gadgets and survival techniques. . . ." ( Publishers Weekly)Do you know how to make something that can tell whether the $20 bill in your wallet is a fake? Or how to generate battery power with simple household items? Or how to create your own home security system? Science-savvy author ... Read more

    R172,26 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • What Will Hit the Ground First? | Children's Physics of Energy

    by Baby Professor ...
    Physics is already a difficult subject to tackle for adults; what more if it were taught to children? The key is to use interesting materials that contain age-appropriate lessons. This is one of those books. It discusses the basics of physics using layman’s terms for easy understanding and retention. Go ahead and buy this copy now. ... Read more

    R68,64

  • Philadelphia Deneyi: 2. Dünya Savaşının Işınlanan Gemisi Einstein'ın En İnanılmaz Silahı

    by Robert J. Williams ...
    Ekim 1943. İkinci Dünya Savaşı tüm hızıyla devam ediyor. Bu arada Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nin bu savaşa dahil olmasının üzerinden 2 yıl geçti. Amerikan muhripleri ile Nazilerin ünlü denizaltıları arasında büyük bir su savaşı yaşanıyor. Savaşı kazanmak için çaresiz kalan ABD hükümeti şaşırtıcı bir deney yapacak. Düşmanın gözünden kaçmak ve gemiyi yok etmek için bir deney.Tarihin en inanılmaz ... Read more

    R49,69

  • Funny Food Experiments for Kids - Science 4th Grade | Children's Science Education Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    You can make learning fun! The best way to achieve that is to introduce experiments that tickle your child’s senses for a complete learning experience. This book includes food experiments that your fourth grader will love! Encourage your child to do the experiments individually or share them with you. Which one is your child’s favorite? ... Read more

    R68,64

  • Nobel Laureates 2024

    by Dr. Leo Lexicon ...
    The 2024 laureates have pushed the boundaries of knowledge across multiple fields, reshaping our understanding of health, artificial intelligence, chemistry, literature, peace, and economics. Their achievements range from revolutionary medical discoveries that promise to benefit millions, to breakthroughs in neural networks that have propelled advancements in artificial intelligence, transforming ... Read more

    R132,79 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Life Science

    Third Grade Science Experiments

    by Thomas Bell ...
    If your child is struggling with science, then this book is for you; the short book covers the topic and also contains 5 science experiments to work with, and ten quiz questions.This subject comes from the book “Third Grade Science (For Home School or Extra Practice)”; it more thoroughly covers more third grade topics to help your child get a better understanding of third grade math. If you ... Read more

    R57,15

  • A Bird's IQ

    Innovation, Intelligence, and Problem Solving in the Avian World

    by Louis Lefebvre ...
    Translated by Pablo Strauss ...
    “This book is a gem, witty, entertaining, insightful, and deeply informative—a must-read for anyone interested in birds or brains.” JENNIFER ACKERMAN, New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, What an Owl Knows, and The Bird Way“A vivid book on avian intelligence.”—Booklist, STARRED ReviewDiscover the secret intelligence of birds, revealed by one of the world’s leading res... ... Read more

    R428,13 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Charles Darwin: On the Origin of Species & On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties

    by Charles Darwin ...
    Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work 'On the Origin of Species & On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties' is a foundational text in the field of evolutionary biology. This literary masterpiece not only presents Darwin's theory of natural selection, but also provides a detailed account of the evidence supporting his revolutionary ideas. Darwin's writing style is clear and concise, making ... Read more

    R39,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • An Examination of Weismannism

    by George John Romanes ...
    Dive into the depths of evolutionary theory with ""An Examination of Weismannism"" by George John Romanes. This thought-provoking work critically analyzes the ideas of August Weismann, challenging the concepts that have shaped our understanding of heredity and evolution.As Romanes delves into the scientific debates of his time, he unpacks the implications of Weismann's theories on the nature of ... Read more

    R18,92 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Accidental

    The Greatest (Unintentional) Science Breakthroughs and How They Changed The World

    by Tim James ...
    Nominated for the best popular science book of 2024 by Smart Book.'Who said science was dry? Certainly not Tim James'New York Post'James writes with infectious enthusiasm and optimism'Kirkus Reviews'A science teacher by profession, Mr. James knows how to get his audience's attention' Wall Street Journal'Humorous, yet deep' Professor Charles AntoineA ri... ... Read more

    R259,77

  • Physics From The Edge: A New Cosmological Model For Inertia

    by Michael Edward Mcculloch ...
    The fundamental and very important property of inertia has never been well understood. This book shows how inertia has puzzled many scientists such as Galileo and Mach, and then presents a new theory that explains inertia for the first time, and also predicts galaxy rotation without dark matter, cosmic acceleration and some other anomalies. Further evidence for, and tests of, the theory are ... Read more

    R458,72

  • Geometry in the Open Air

    by Yakov Perelman ...
    This book intends to arouse the reader’s interest in geometry especially teens who see it as a cold abstract area of mathematics. Through simple problems, illustrative examples, and interesting stories, the author uses geometric notions to address situations one may face in the open air. This includes measuring the height of a tree without having to climb it, evaluating the width of a river, ... Read more

    R96,62

  • Photosynthesis

    Sixth Grade Science Experiments

    by Thomas Bell ...
    If your child is struggling with science, then this book is for you; the short book covers the topic and also contains 5 science experiments to work with, and ten quiz questions.    This subject comes from the book “Sixth Grade Science (For Home School or Extra Practice)”; it more thoroughly covers more third grade topics to help your child get a better understanding of sixth grade math. If you .. ... Read more

    R57,15