Children's / Teenage general interest: Science & technology: gen

From breathtaking brain tricks to awesome undiscovered senses, discover how everything you think you know about the human body is actually untrue in this in-depth, ingenious book. With fascinating, friendly and easy-to-understand text written by award-winning science journalist Emma Young and ama...

In an approachable, compelling way, this work celebrates the ground-breaking work of Charles Darwin and other thinkers who inspired his work. It also includes those who have developed his discoveries into today's cutting-edge science.

The Earth has come a very long way from the molten planet with oceans of magma that existed 4.5 billion years ago. Since then, the land has shifted, the climate has changed and life has flourished. But how exactly did living things come to be? Let real-life scientists Sarah Darwin and Eva Maria S...

This photographic book of engineering experiments and projects features clear, step-by-step instructions and a fresh, contemporary design, with an emphasis on fun, achievable experiments to give kids hands-on experiences. The science behind each experiment is explained, giving readers the theory ...

Grab an apron and try some quick and easy, step-by-step experiments in your kitchen, in this fully illustrated and fun-filled book. Science isn't limited to the classroom - it can be cooked up in the kitchen! This photographic book of experiments and projects covers chemical reactions, states of ...

Science isn't limited to the classroom - it can be found out in the garden! This photographic book of experiments and projects covers covers chemical reactions, states of matter, microbiology and much more - all with materials and equipment that can be found at home. Each book in this series feat...

Engineers through the ages have tamed the awesome forces of nature to build towering skyscrapers, dig deep tunnels, and hold back mighty rivers. Learn all about the amazing advances in engineering that have permitted us to build taller, stronger and deeper.

Enter the hilarious world of Sam Quigley, the strange-fact-obsessed owner of two stick insects called Twiggy and Wiggy in 'Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish'. Sam really likes interesting facts, the kind that will make you shout 'wow! I never knew that'. Did you know that the most poisonous c...

Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about explorers and exploration. Prepare to decide what you would prefer to eat if you were on a great expedition, if you would rather explore the highest or lowest point on Earth, and what your packing essentials would be. Each si...

Jump into the shoes of some of the world's greatest explorers. Rediscover the discoveries of the great men and women who risked life and limb to reach the four corners of the earth in this fascinating book. Hang onto the coattails of explorers as their adventures are told in thrilling detail. As ...