Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried to understand them. This encyclopedia takes you on an expedition through time and space to discover our place in the universe.We invite you to take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Explore the cosmos, from planets to black holes, the Big Bang, and everything in-between! Get ready to discover the story of the universe one page at a time! This educational book for young adults will launch you on a wild trip through the cosmos and the incredible discoveries throughout history.Filled to the brim with beautifully illustrated flowcharts, graphics, and jargon-free language, The Astronomy Book breaks down hard-to-grasp concepts to guide you in understanding almost 100 big astronomical ideas.Big IdeasHow do we measure the universe? Where is the event horizon? What is dark matter? Now you can find out all the answers to these questions and so much more in this inquisitive book about our universe!Using incredibly clever visual learning devices like step-by-step diagrams, you'll learn more about captivating topics from the Copernican Revolution. Dive into the mind-boggling theories of recent science in a user-friendly format that makes the information easy to follow.Explore the biographies, theories, and discoveries of key astronomers through the ages such as Ptolemy, Galileo, Newton, Hubble, and Hawking.To infinity and beyond! Journey through space and time with us:- From Myth to Science 600 BCE - 1550 CE- The Telescope Revolution 1550 - 1750 - Uranus to Neptune 1750 - 1850 - The Rise of Astrophysics 1850 - 1915 - Atom, Stars, And Galaxies 1915 - 1950- New Windows on The Universe 1950 - 1917- The Triumph of Technology 1975 - Present The Series Simply Explained With over 7 million copies sold worldwide to date, The Astronomy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series from DK Books. It uses innovative graphics along with engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand.Shortlisted:A Young Adult Library Services Association Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners list selectionA Mom's Choice Awards® Honoring Excellence Gold Seal of Approval for Young Adult BooksA Parents' Choice Gold Award winner Read more

A roaringly brilliant, colourful and funny large-format book all about dinosaurs from the talented wildlife illustrator and bestselling author, Matt SewellMeet the huge Diplodocus, with a tail it could crack like a whip, the fearsome Utahraptor with claws as big as this book (pretty big!), and the spiked and armoured dinosaur known as the ‘horned devil from the river of death’.Using the latest research, these dinosaurs are shown as you’ve never seen them before. Armour-plated, razor-clawed, brightly-coloured or magnificently-feathered, these beasts of land, sea and air are truly awe-inspiring.Do you dare to enter?A must-have book for dinosaur fans of all ages. Read more

This book explains the evidence that supports our understanding of the solar system, including the very latest discoveries. Read more

Whether it's the biggest, the smallest, the fastest, the deadliest or just the downright weirdest, Guinness World Records: Wild Things turns the spotlight on the best of the beasts! From gentle giants to killer bugs, powerful predators to cunning prey, and backyard wildlife to species on the brink, the animal kingdom is crawling with record-breakers. Wild Things is your ultimate guide to nature's super-star animals. Read more

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Animals have been a part of human history since the beginning. They have had deep and surprising effects on our world. From being loyal friends who won’t leave our sides when we need them to heroes who do perilous things for us, animals have inspired, saved, and changed lives.There are seventy-five real stories of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice in this book, “Curious Minds: Amazing True Stories of Heroic, Inspiring, Animals.”You’ll read about dogs that have braved wars, dolphins that have saved people from grave dangers, even small animals like pigeons and rats that have proven indispensable, and many more. Each story demonstrates the unbreakable bond between humans and animals, illustrating the numerous ways in which they enhance our lives.You might find yourself thinking about the animals in your own life as you read these amazing stories and see them in new ways.Let’s start this journey together, which will be a celebration of the amazing links that show us we are never alone in this big, wonderful world.In this book, the heroic animals you’ll meet include:Dogs of the Great Race of Mercy, a sled dog relay aimed at delivering life-saving serum to an isolated town suffering from a diphtheria outbreak, that took 20 mushers and about 150 sled dogs over 1000 km across Alaska in the depth of severe winter;A Heroic US army carrier pigeon that on one occasion saved 194 men from friendly fire;An undersized and ungainly racehorse, ignored in his early racing career, that became one of the most successful racehorses of his time. His ascent from obscurity to popularity resonated with millions during the Great Depression, when many struggled, uplifting their spirits;The juvenile elephant who saved an eight year old English girl from the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami;The explosive sniffing rat that helped clear more than 55 acres of land, uncovering 109 land mines and unexploded ordnance over four years. Read more

Science & Stuff is a whirlwind tour through the astounding, record-breaking world around us Read more

A wolf and a sheep fall in love. They have a son that they call Woolf – he’s half wolf, half woolly sheep! This is Woolf’s story.It’s not easy being different – not quite fitting in with one group or another. When Woolf tries to impress the wolves, he finds it fun for a while, but they’re a bit too wild. When when he tries to follow the sheep, he finds it all a bit, well, boring. Can Woolf find his own way in life and make his own friends that like him for who he is, not who he’s trying to be? Read more

The Earth is gifted with bountiful natural resources. This non fiction book will discuss what these natural resources are, and how they interact with each other. Also discussed in the pages are ways that people interact with the gifts Earth has to offer. Grow your child’s knowledge of this planet to develop an appreciation towards its existence. Read this book today. Read more

What is geology? It is the study of the Earth’s physical structure and component, as well as the processes that change it. In this ebook, you’re going to learn about the types of rocks and minerals that make Earth unique, its structure and the tectonic plates. Build your knowledge on geology to gain a better understanding of this world. Grab a copy today. Read more

Graphic illustrator Simon Tyler explores the extremes of our planet – and the people who venture there – in his bold and colourful styleFollowing on from the magnificent Adventures in Space, comes a compendium on a topic closer to home – our planet, the Earth. Learn about the highest and deepest, hottest and coldest places on Earth – travel to the extremes of our environment. Discover the world's most wild terrain – deserts, mountains, volcanoes, rivers, jungles, oceans, the polar regions and more – as well as the animals that live there and the people who have explored them. Find out how these regions are under threat from global warming and other issues, and learn what we can do to conserve them.Bursting with information and illustrated in bold and colourful graphics, this book will grab the attention of all avid explorers – big and small. Read more

"Houston, we've had a problem." On April 13, 1970, the three astronauts aboard the Apollo 13 spacecraft were headed to the moon when a sudden explosion rocked the ship. Oxygen levels began depleting rapidly. Electrical power began to fail. Astronauts James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise were about to be stranded in the inky void of outer space. The mission to the moon was scrapped. Now, Apollo 13's only goal was to bring the crew home. With the damaged spacecraft hurtling towards the moon at roughly six thousand miles per hour, there was little hope of success. But the astronauts and mission control were fully prepared to do whatever it took to return the crew to Earth. This space disaster occurred at the peak of the United States' Space Race against the Soviet Union. But for four days in 1970, the two nations put aside their differences, and the entire world watched the skies, hoping and praying the astronauts would return safely. As missions to Mars and commercial space flight become a reality, the time is now to be reminded of our common humanity, of how rivals can work together and support each other towards a shared goal. Because no matter what happens or where we travel, we all call Earth home. Read more

In 2015 two powerful telescopes detected something physicists had been seeking for more than one hundred years—gravitational waves from the collision of two black holes. This announcement thrilled the scientific community. Since the eighteenth century, astronomers have predicted the existence of massive, invisible stars whose gravity would not let anything—even light—escape. In the twenty-first century, sophisticated technologies are bringing us closer to seeing black holes in action. Meet the scientists who first thought of black holes hundreds of years ago, and learn about contemporary astrophysicists whose work is radically shaping how we understand black holes, our universe, and how it originated. Read more

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The Perfect Gift for Kids!HOW THINGS WORK is a curiosity-quenching guide that dives into many marvels, both natural and man made. Humans have been able to create amazing things by thinking outside the box; thanks to human ingenuity, you now get to board a train, keep your milk in the refrigerator, use a cell phone, and do all sorts of other fascinatingly mundane things. However, we assure you that these things were once considered far from mundane!In How Things Work, you’ll learn about:The Human BodyPlantsWeatherElectricityTelephonesBatteriesRocketsEnginesAnd so much more!The great men and women who invented these things had great minds, and they put them to great use, imagining brand-new tools and ways of doing things. HOW THINGS WORK is designed to open up brand new vistas of thought and to allow your mind to roam free and think creatively. Who knows? You just may shine that creative spark so brightly that you yourself end up in a book very much like this one!Are you ready to learn more about the world around you?Scroll up, Click on “Buy Now with 1-Click”, and Grab a Copy Today! Read more

*FINALIST FOR THE 2020 GENERAL NONFICTION MINNESOTA BOOK AWARDS*Interested in the origins of the species? Consider the Platypus uses pets such as dogs and cats as well as animal outliers like the axolotl and naked mole rat to wittily tackle mind-bending concepts about how evolution, biology, and genetics work.Consider the Platypus explores the history and features of more than 50 animals to provide insight into our current understanding of evolution. Using Darwin's theory as a springboard, Maggie Ryan Sandford details scientists' initial understanding of the development of creatures and how that has expanded in the wake of genetic sequencing, including the:Peppered Moth, which changed color based on the amount of soot in the London air;California Two-Spotted Octopus, which has the amazing ability to alter its DNA/RNA not over generations but during its lifetime;miniscule tardigrade, which is so hearty it can withstand radiation, lack of water and oxygen, and temperatures as low as -328°F and as high 304 °F;and, of course, the platypus, which has so many disparate features, from a duck's bill to venomous spur to mammary patches, that scientists originally thought it was a hoax. Surprising, witty, and impeccably researched, Sandford describes each animal's significant features and how these have adapted to its environment, such as the zebra finch's beak shape, which was observed by Charles Darwin and is a cornerstone of his Theory of Evolution. With scientifically accurate but charming art by Rodica Prato, Consider the Platypus showcases species as diverse as the sloth, honey bee, cow, brown kiwi, and lungfish, to name a few, to tackle intimidating concepts is a accessible way. Read more

Why is the Earth teeming with life? Which are the various formations on earth? What is the role of the forests on earth? This encyclopedia about our planet earth will answer these and many more whys and hows for you. Learning is made simpler with well-labelled diagrams and an extensive glossary of difficult words. Bonus: the engrossing book comes loaded with Isn' t It Amazing— a section of fun facts to keep you glued for more.This encyclopedia is a must-read for all children!• It is well-researched and has child-friendly content• The various topics improve knowledge about the world around us and beyond• The content will cater to curious minds and expand their horizon • The book comprises a glossary of new and difficult terms• It is an excellent selection for gifting and school libraries Read more

Artificial intelligence is a tool to explore and create, and it starts here with the experts at Steamlabs, a nonprofit that teaches teens to not just be users of technology, but to create with technology so they can be help shape our future.Make: AI Robots introduces young people to AI through exciting craft projects that start with a mechanical cardboard creation, integrates fun electronic lights and motors, adds simple coding on a micro:bit, and then teaches how to train AI to create a spark of life.With 32 projects designed to guide beginners through increasing challenges, Make: AI Robots is the perfect way to feed curious minds with fun AI experiments that will delight and inspire. Read more