Science A Visual Encyclopedia

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465434852
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Science: A Visual Encyclopedia written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the world of science. This comprehensive visual guide has biology, chemistry, and physics covered for budding scientists everywhere. From electricity and engines to sound waves and space travel, Science: A Visual Encyclopedia explores every topic in stunning detail and answers just about any question you can think of. Spectacular visuals and innovative graphics engage young readers alongside crystal-clear text and wow facts to ensure the spectrum of subjects are all easily understood. Whether watching melting chocolate for states of matter or whizzing around a rollercoaster for types of energy, key concepts are brought to life with the most memorable content. Did you know that the dot on this "i" contains millions of tiny atoms, the building blocks of everything? Or that it is only the mysterious force of gravity that stops you from falling off planet Earth? Learn the super science of the entire Universe in the pages of this extraordinary encyclopedia. Children will keep returning time and time again to this family favorite - an important addition to any library.

Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241501660
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Visual Encyclopedia written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This landmark piece of reference publishing offers a reliable, visually stunning, and family-friendly alternative to online information sources. Includes carefully curated content, the pages of this illustrated encyclopedia are designed to be accessible and illuminating to a wide range of readers, and parents and teachers can be confident that children won't see any unwanted content. Featuring accessible and authoritative information, this book is a comprehensive guide to a wide range of human knowledge, and its text is integrated with clear artworks and informative, illuminating photography to bring general knowledge vividly to life. The scope of content in The Visual Encyclopedia makes it stand alone as a self-contained family reference guide, and it covers the fields of science, nature, space, history, the arts, technology, leisure, and more. The information is organized thematically to make navigation easy, and clear signposting highlights connections between subjects. Whether you want to find the answer to a question, read about a particular area of interest, or simply browse a range of subjects at leisure, this accessible, family-friendly reference guide offers a trustworthy source of knowledge and enjoyment.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744033535
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Space A Visual Encyclopedia written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Moon, Sun, and planets of our Solar System to space exploration, black holes, and dark matter, this completely revised and updated children's encyclopedia covers all you need to know about the cosmos. The most up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA combine with info panels, timelines, interviews, diagrams, and activities you can do at home to help you understand the majesty and wonder of space. Learn about the Space Race, the Apollo Moon Landings, the Voyager craft that first probed the outer planets, the Hubble telescope, and the International Space Station (ISS) - the state-of-the-art laboratory orbiting Earth. Find out about future missions, space tourism, and the latest discoveries in the furthest reaches of our galaxy. Discover how to find constellations and where to look for stars and planets, including Venus and Mars, in the night sky. Learn how galaxies such as our Milky Way were formed. Part of a series of best-selling encyclopedias for children, Space: A Children's Encyclopedia is a rocket ride from the beginning of time to the near future, and from planet Earth out to the furthest reaches of the Universe.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744053854
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Super Science Encyclopedia written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put your safety goggles on and enter the fascinating world of science with this visually stunning encyclopedia. Presenting the wonders of science as never seen before, from the latest technologies for breathing underwater and growing food in space, to the advances in medicines and robotics. Explore groundbreaking scientific achievements, and think beyond basic biology, chemistry and physics. Here’s what you’ll find inside: • An encyclopedia-type reference book that engages and excites young minds to think about many different scientific fields. • Lively, informative and accessible text based on the latest discoveries and scientific research. • Dashboard-style graphic panels provide information at a glance. Help mould young scientific minds This science book for kids is perfect for children age 9 and up, and for anyone who loves to learn about the latest in science and technology. It includes jaw-dropping photography and revealing computer-generated images to supplement the interesting facts, information and diagrams. SuperScience examines the science behind everyday life and the technologies that allow us to create the world previously only imagined in science fiction. It features a wide range of scientific inventions that help us solve modern problems like climate change and global pandemics. More in the series! Our Super series has a range of superb visual encyclopedias for the young and the curious, with an array of stunning illustrations covering many fascinating topics. Complete your collection with SuperNature, SuperHuman, SuperShark, SuperBug or SuperEarth.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744021138
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be brave as you meet the most incredible creatures to ever walk the Earth in this top-selling book. The ultimate visual encyclopedia introduces a huge variety of record-breaking dinosaurs in mind-blowing detail. Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia charts the entire history of life on our planet, from the very first life forms through the range of prehistoric creatures and the diverse species of the Ice Ages. This curious mixture of the weird and wonderful is shown in stunning expert-verified reconstructed images alongside fascinating fact files and additional information about habitat, diet, and behavior. You might already be able to tell your Tyrannosaurus Rex from Triceratops, but have you ever seen horse-eating birds and millipedes the size of crocodiles? Then look no further. Other topics such as evolution, fossilization, and climate change are explored in-depth to build up a complete picture of the dinosaur era. Dinosaur fans and fossil hunters, what are you waiting for?

Author : David Burnie
Publisher : DK Children
ISBN 13 : 9780756607005
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Visual Encyclopedia of Science written by David Burnie and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents scientific information on everything from chemistry and physics to weather and the living world.

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ISBN 13 : 9780593959848
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human Body a Visual Encyclopedia written by and published by . This book was released on 2024-12-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From your head to your toes, this encyclopedia for children takes you on a tour of the human body and explains how each part works. On every page, discover amazing facts about the human body. Did you know that you are made up of 100 trillion cells? Learn about blood vessels (capillaries, veins, and arteries), which, if they were laid out end to end, would wrap around the Earth twice! Find out what makes a balanced diet--after all, you will eat about 20 tons of food in your entire life! See what part of the brain makes you appreciate music (it's the right side). There are also fun quizzes, so you can assess your own personality and test your logical and reasoning skills. An international bestseller since 2012, Human Body: A Children's Encyclopedia has now been fully updated in line with the latest research. Combining clear descriptions of human biology with awesome photographs, graphics, and CGI artworks, make your way from the skin, muscles, organs, bones, right down to your cells and DNA. From homework projects to just reading for curiosity, this comprehensive encyclopedia is filled with everything that you need to know about what makes your body tick.

Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 146548177X
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book People and Places: A Visual Encyclopedia written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the people of the world and find out about some of the fascinating cultures that make up our global community. From Spaniards to Samoans, and the Miao to the Miskitu, this fully updated edition of DK's popular Encyclopedia of People will take you on a worldwide tour of continents, peninsulas, and islands to discover what life is like for the billions of people on our planet. Discover how the Yakut people survive in the Arctic temperatures of Siberia, or why tattoos are so important in Maori culture. Learn about the Mbendeje people's hunting sign language that lets them silently creep up on unsuspecting prey. People and Places: A Visual Encyclopedia allows you to explore different cultures through illuminating photography and bitesize chunks of information. The perfect companion to geography and culture projects for school-aged children, this book is a treasure trove of facts and information about the people that make up our world.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465481117
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inventions: A Visual Encyclopedia written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the amazing inventions throughout history that have shaped the world as we know it. This stunning visual guide explores and explains the greatest inventions, ideas, and discoveries throughout the ages, and introduces their inventors. From fire, stone tools, and the wheel to ploughs and paper, discover the first inventions that shaped societies and grew mighty civilizations and empires such as those in ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and ancient China. In the centuries that followed, "Eureka" moments abounded, with James Watt's steam engine during the Industrial Revolution, Henry Ford's car assembly line at the start of the 20th century, the Wright brothers' flying machines, Thomas Edison's light bulb, John Logie Baird's television, and so much more. Read about era-defining moments during the Digital Revolution, such as the first website developed by Tim Berners-Lee, and the growth in the use of robotics in industry and at home. Inventions: A Visual Encyclopedia reveals the stories behind the crucial and quirky contraptions - products of the world's most brilliant minds.

Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1465412182
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geography: A Visual Encyclopedia written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013-06-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, Geography: A Visual Encyclopedia explores every aspect of our world, from the North to the South Pole, and from the outer atmosphere to the fiery core and from natural processes to human impact. Discover terrifying earthquakes, priceless gemstones, and storms that can destroy buildings. Understand how weather works, what causes the seasons, and the power of water to shape the landscape. Explore life on Earth, and countries and cultures from all around the world. Packed with facts, maps, explanations, illustrations, and photographs, Geography: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate guide to our planet.