Author : Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Publisher : Buster Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,40 MB
Release : 2024-09-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781916763203
A round-the-solar-system reference book written by renowned space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
Author : Anna Claybourne
Publisher : Qeb Publishing -- Quarto Library
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 50,61 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1682974197
Learn how to survive in 100 real life dramas, from natural disasters and dangerous weather to fighting off dangerous animals.
Author : Amanda Li
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 26,98 MB
Release : 2020-01-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1524860875
From surviving a plane crash in the jungle to striking against climate change, you won’t believe the incredible stories of the challenges these brave kids from around the world have overcome! Rise Up: Ordinary Kids in Extraordinary Stories features 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable. The stories range from triumphing over illness and injury to overcoming bullying. Entries include Sweden's Greta Thunberg, whose youth climate activism sparked a global movement, and Pakistan's Ayesha Farooq, who became Pakistan's first female fighter pilot at age 25. Each incredible story is narrated in an exciting and engaging style, and is combined with visually stunning illustrations by Amy Blackwell. Children can lose themselves in the remarkable true-life tales of ingenuity, courage, and commitment. Practical tips and skills accompany each story, from how to tie useful knots to send coded messages, and how to be more environmentally green to how to survive a shark attack. This useful information provides a springboard for children to apply this knowledge in their own lives. These empowering stories show that no matter who you are, how old you are, and what you do, you can rise to the challenge.
Author : Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 34,48 MB
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 1683356020
The BBC’s “face of space” explores all things lunar in this comprehensive guide to the folklore, facts, and possible futures of our only natural satellite. Have you ever wondered if there are seasons on the moon or if space tourism will ever become widely accessible? So has Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, astronomer and host of the BBC’s docuseries, The Sky at Night. In this lucidly written guide, Aderin-Pocock takes readers on a fascinating lunar journey. Aderin-Pocock begins with a basic overview—unpacking everything from the moon’s topography and composition to its formation and orbit around the Earth. She examines beliefs held by ancient civilizations, the technology that allowed for the first moon landing, a brief history of moongazing, and how the moon has influenced culture throughout the years. Looking to the future, she delves into the pros and cons of continued space travel and exploration. Throughout the book are sidebars, graphs, and charts to enhance the facts as well as black-and-white illustrations of the moon and stars.
Author : Catherine Barr
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,10 MB
Release : 2020-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781910959671
The first book for younger children to explain the hidden forces of sight, sound, touch and smell that lie beyond our senses - but affect our lives, and are used by many different kinds of animal
Author : Lara Albanese
Publisher :
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 49,74 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 9781912920563
Take a journey through space as you study the stars and constellations before venturing out into the solar system and beyond
Author : Michael Rosen
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 23,31 MB
Release : 2008-08-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0141927445
Hail! Hail! I come from another galaxy. Discover the wierd and wonderful world of martians, woolly saucepans and centrally heated knickers in 100 poems about science and technology from the delightfully irreverent, Michael Rosen, Children's Laureate 2007 - 2009.
Author : Marcia Bartusiak
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,73 MB
Release : 2010-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 0307276600
The riveting and mesmerizing story behind a watershed period in human history, the discovery of the startling size and true nature of our universe. On New Years Day in 1925, a young Edwin Hubble released his finding that our Universe was far bigger, eventually measured as a thousand trillion times larger than previously believed. Hubble’s proclamation sent shock waves through the scientific community. Six years later, in a series of meetings at Mount Wilson Observatory, Hubble and others convinced Albert Einstein that the Universe was not static but in fact expanding. Here Marcia Bartusiak reveals the key players, battles of will, clever insights, incredible technology, ground-breaking research, and wrong turns made by the early investigators of the heavens as they raced to uncover what many consider one of most significant discoveries in scientific history.
Author : Julian Barnes
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 33,36 MB
Release : 2011-10-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0307957330
BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A novel that follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he never much thought about—until his closest childhood friends return with a vengeance: one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present. A novel so compelling that it begs to be read in a single setting, The Sense of an Ending has the psychological and emotional depth and sophistication of Henry James at his best, and is a stunning achievement in Julian Barnes's oeuvre. Tony Webster thought he left his past behind as he built a life for himself, and his career has provided him with a secure retirement and an amicable relationship with his ex-wife and daughter, who now has a family of her own. But when he is presented with a mysterious legacy, he is forced to revise his estimation of his own nature and place in the world.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,93 MB
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0744042054
A novel approach to stargazing, this stunning space book features step-by-step guides to identifying the key constellations across the northern hemisphere. What do you see when you look up into the sky? Have you ever wondered what the stars mean? Or how they are connected? Or what each constellation is called? If so, then this may be the book for you! Little stargazers will enjoy paging through this awe-inspiring astronomy book and learning all about the constellations, their forms, shapes, and stories. This stunning space book for kids explores different groups of stars specific to the Northern Hemisphere, with step-by-step guides to identifying key constellations, star-spotting, and planet spotting! Sprinkled with stardust on every page, budding stargazers aged 9 and over can explore: - A glow-in-the-dark night-sky viewer included with the book - How to follow pathfinder stars to locate constellations - Crystal clear diagrams and illustrations - Easy-to-read maps - Fact panels that explain constellations and space science - The final spread of each chapter shows all the stars in the sky with constellations unmarked so that readers can practice star-hopping - Profile's of galaxies and nebulae in the night sky Star Finder! is packed with high-quality imagery, maps of constellations, and tips to spot stars and patterns, to keep the kids enthralled, engaged and inspired. Discover striking pictures of the night sky in this amazing astronomy book for children. The innovative step-by-step approach to learning the key features of the night sky and compelling, easy-to-understand graphic style makes for the beginning of a keen interest in astronomy. This compelling guide on constellations for kids also covers planets, spotting nebulas, the milky way, shooting stars and more. A must-have volume for budding astronomers aged 9+, the informative and accessible guides featured throughout provide crystal clear instructions on recognising the constellations one by one, as well as pronunciation aids to some of the complex constellation names, and also featuring practice star maps for each season, so curious kids will find it easier than ever to navigate the night sky!
