This hilarious, tongue-in-cheek guide from kid-expert Max reveals everything you need to know about the game of soccer.Max knows a lot about soccer. After all, he's been playing it for almost three we
Cosmos meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this new illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative I know what you're thinking. What makes an average 11-year-old kid qualified to tell you anything about the universe? Am I famous scientist? No. Am I a super-genius at everything? Not really.Oliver has a lot going on starting his first year of middle school: new friends, new classes, new everything. But at least there's one thing that still makes sense: science! Determined to be an astrophysicist one day, Oliver explains everything he learns--like how the sun burps, how ghost particles fly through you, the uncanny similarities between Mercury and cafeteria meatballs, and most important, how the Big Bang is basically just like a fart in the school hallway. (Also, there are time-bending black holes, exploding supernova stars, and aliens! Well, there could be aliens.). Oliver finally feels like he's starting to figure things out . . . but can he stay out of the principa
This engaging picture book for little children explains how the body works, covering everything from blood and bones to dreams and digestion. Simple, friendly illustrations take you through basic body
How scientists changed the world, one breakthrough at a time. From the discovery of fire and the invention of the wheel to lunar landings and atoms, this book tells the extraordinary story of science and how it changed our world--one breakthrough at a time. Find out how history's most ingenious and daring scientists solved mysteries that had puzzled the ancient world for millennia, triggering an age of discovery that gave us telescopes, flying machines, steam engines, antibiotics, electricity, radio, space travel, and computers. Discover the amazing men and women who challenged conventional thinking and put their lives at risk to learn about everything from planetary orbits and gold to germs, gunpowder and radioactivity. What's the Point of Science? explains in super-simple terms how science really works and why it brought the world out of the dark ages. It's packed with surprising facts, tales of ingenuity and endeavor, and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that bring the human story
The Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that's perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!When Flamingo finds a bejeweled swim cap, he knows he will look fiiiiine in it. But when it fits perfectly, he gets a surprise visit from an Airy Godmother with some mind-blowing inflata-news! The inflata-head that fits his bejewelled swim cap will be the air to a celeb style inflatable estate -- complete with glittery bouncy castle, solid-gold bathroom, and inflata-staff for everything!Flamingo is pumped! Capes! Giant birthday parties! Being on the cover of Vanity Air! BUT as the Airy Godmother explains he'll need to complete a number of challenges first. Pull an inflata-sword from a stone (without popping it), fight a water-breathing inflatable dragon, survive llama-geddon -- and more! Will Flamingo have what it takes to com
It's a wrinkly, spongy mass the size of a head of cauliflower that sits in our heads and controls everything we do! Welcome to the world of the brain...This book explains the brain and nervous system in a simple way for kids aged 7-9, by bestselling author and science communicator Steve Mould.Children will love learning about their minds and this all-important organ in this awesome book for budding scientists. What is the brain made of? How does it work? Why do we need one at all? Discover the answers to these questions and much more in this fun, fact-packed introduction to the brain.This fascinating biology book for kids offers:An introduction to STEAM by well-known science author Steve Mould.Real-world photographs combined with diagrams and playful character illustrations to engage young scientists.Information on what the brain is, what it does, how it works, how it evolved, how scientists study it, and much more.The Brain Book is a fun and informative introduction to a STEAM su
"Drawn from the cutting-edge frontiers of science, This Explains Everything presents 150 of the most deep, surprising, and brilliant explanations of how the world works, with contributions by Jared Di
In this hilarious, tongue-in-cheek guide, kid-expert Max reveals everything you need to know about getting a new puppy. Max knows a lot about puppies. After all, he''s wanted one his whole life! So he
The ultimate book of knowledge for kids aged 7 to 9, this all-encompassing children's encyclopedia contains all the information your child needs, explained clearly and checked by experts.This revised edition includes 16 brand-new pages, plus updates to existing content.DK Children’s Encyclopedia is an engaging, traditional-style general reference book for kids covering all the core subjects including Arts, People, History, Earth, Nature, Science, Technology, Space, and the Human Body. This book for children is a must-have resource for every child’s shelf, with age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by stunning, detailed images covering over 250 topics all in one place. It’s an essential encyclopedia for any child who wants to discover as much as possible about the world around them.Packed with information, each single-page entry in this fantastic children’s encyclopedia features a key topic explained in concise text accompanied by gorgeous visuals, fun facts, and extensive cross
Alasdair Paine writes in his introduction, "Genesis was not given to satisfy our speculation but to bring us urgent truths about God, our world and ourselves." This book was written to bring out the b
Superstring theory is one of the most exciting and actively pursued branches of physics today. The far-reaching claims made for this theory would, if correct, provide the much sought-after Theory of Everything, the unification of physics. It would enable the fundamental building blocks of matter to be identified and amalgamated in a common description, with a unified theory of all the forces of nature. This book explains the theory for laymen, in an introduction to the subject which originated in the BBC Radio programme, Desperately Seeking Superstrings. A clear, concise, non-mathematical explanation of the theory and its profound implications is followed by transcripts of interviews with all the most important physicists involved in its development. Superstrings makes a fascinating topic at the forefront of modern scientific research accessible to physicists, philosophers and general readers alike.
An experienced tech writer fully explains blockchain technology and how it will radically transform the world as we know it in this accessible, reader-friendly, illuminating guide.What is blockchain?
In this important new work, Professor Trigg deals with the question of the rational foundations of science. In so doing, he explains and evaluates the views of Rorty, Wittgensteing, Quine, Putnam, and
Master Microsoft SharePoint 2010In How to Do Everything: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Stephen Cawood--a former member of the SharePoint development team--explains how to get the most out of this powerfu
"Get the most out of your PDA with this step-by-step guide. How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld, Fifth Edition covers the latest features, tools, and utilities and explains how to customize y
"Network the computers and peripheral devices in your home or small office easily with help from this hands-on guide. How to Do Everything with Windows XP Home Networking explains, step-by-step, how t
Now you can enjoy all of your digital media on your PC or TV easily with Windows Vista Media Center! Filled with expert tips, this hands-on guide explains how you can watch and record TV shows, downlo
Ever wondered how to be open-minded without losing your critical edge? In this fascinating and subversive analysis, psychologist John Lambie explains how to see the other person's point of view while
This manual describes a species of hardy fish that can be kept indoors or in outdoor pools. Original goldfish are yellow, but as this book of advice for aquarium hobbyists explains, selective breedin
This is Hope compares the outcomes of two human ecologies; one is tragic, the other is full of promise. As Will explains in his Introduction, Our human ecology is the expression of everything we do an
