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Robert Winston Science Squad Explains

Author : Robert Winston

Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 28,96 MB

Release : 2020-05-28

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0241466334

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Book Description

Have you ever wondered what makes electricity? Or what's inside an atom? Or how high the Moon really is? Or what light is made of and why you need it? The Science Squad provides all the answers in this colourful, fact-packed and informative ebook, explaining more than 100 key STEAM concepts in a clear way that will appeal to children aged five and above. This is the perfect visual introduction to the key concepts children need to know about all things STEAM. Each topic is explained using illustrated characters that represent science, technology, engineering, art, and maths. The second ebook in the Science Squad series, Science Squad Explains is an essential read for young STEAM fans.



Robert Winston Science Squad Explains

Author : Robert Winston

Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 23,38 MB

Release : 2020

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780241413876

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Have you ever wondered what makes electricity? Or what's inside an atom? Or how high the Moon really is? Or what light is made of and why you need it? The Science Squad provides all the answers in this colourful, fact-packed and informative book, explaining more than 100 key STEAM concepts in a clear way that will appeal to children aged five and above. This is the perfect visual introduction to the key concepts children need to know about all things STEAM. Each topic is explained using illustrated characters that represent science, technology, engineering, art, and maths. The second book in the Science Squad series, Science Squad Explainsis an essential read for young STEAM fans.



Science Squad

Author : Robert Winston

Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Page : 80 pages

File Size : 30,81 MB

Release : 2018-05-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0241353335

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The exciting world of science and technology is broken down into fun, digestible chunks in this illustrated book for 5 to 7 year olds. Find out how robots work, what a food chain is, where lightning comes from, and how lungs allow you to breathe! The S-TEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) are delightful characters who will guide children through Simply Science, always on hand with tips or simple explanations. Join them as they take you through informative chapters covering living things, the human body, space, physics, geography, maths, engineering, and chemistry. Simply Science is a perfect introduction for kids starting to learn about science at school, or kids interested in becoming a mini scientist.



The Steam Team Explains

Author : Robert Winston

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 19,68 MB

Release : 2020-09-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0744035775

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Have you ever wondered what makes electricity? Or what's inside an atom? Or how high the Moon really is? Or what light is made of and why you need it? The STEAM team provides all the answers in this colorful, fact-packed, and informative book, explaining more than 100 key STEAM concepts in a clear way that will appeal to children aged five and above. This is the perfect visual introduction to the key concepts children need to know about all things STEAM. Each topic is explained using illustrated characters that represent science, technology, engineering, art, and maths. The second book in The STEAM Team series, The STEAM Team Explains is an essential read for young STEAM fans.



Ask A Scientist (New Edition)

Author : Robert Winston

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 138 pages

File Size : 32,29 MB

Release : 2023-04-11

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0744086167

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Book Description

In this unique science book, Professor Robert Winston answers more than 100 real-life questions from children all around the world. Questions cover all the popular science topics, including the biology: "Why do freckles come in dots on your face?"; physics: "Could you jump off the world?"; Earth: "Why is the sky blue?"; chemistry: "Why are there bubbles in boiling water?"; natural science: "Do dogs cry?", and space: "Why will the Sun explode and make us extinct?". This new edition includes eight pages of additional questions relating to the recent hot topics in science, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Robert Winston was inspired to write this book by the many questions posed by his grandchildren and by children from the schools he has visited over the years. The book includes some of these questions, plus many more gathered from countries all over the world - including the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, Canada, the USA, India, China, and Japan. The questions cover the main science topics: chemistry, physics, biology, Earth, space, and natural science. Packed with weird and wacky questions and clear and lively answers - Ask a Scientist puts the fun back into science. And who could be a better scientist to ask questions to than Professor Robert Winston?



The STEAM Team

Author : Lisa Burke

Publisher : DK Children

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 49,89 MB

Release : 2018

Category : Art

ISBN : 9781465468512

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Book Description

This engaging, fact-packed book will guide curious kids ages 5-7 through the five key STEAM subjects: science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This bright and cheery illustrated book for kids ages 5-7 breaks down STEAM subjects, such as science and technology, into fun and easily understandable chunks. Join the STEAM Team to unravel the mysteries of the world: - Find out how robots work - Learn what a food chain is - See where lightning comes from - Discover how lungs allow you to breathe ...and much more The zany STEAM Team characters (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) guide the reader through the book and are always on hand with tips, fun facts, and simple explanations. With pages covering living things, the human body, space, physics, geography, math, engineering, and chemistry, this book is a perfect introduction for kids starting to learn about science at school, or those who are just developing an interest in how the world works.



The Secrets Club: The Truth about Tash

Author : Chris Higgins

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 141 pages

File Size : 21,95 MB

Release : 2013-03-07

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0141966939

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Meet The Secrets Club. This is the second book in a highly collectable new series by bestselling author Chris Higgins; perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Karen McCombie. Tash, Alice, Danni and Lissa are in their first year at Riverside Academy, making new friends, facing their fears and sharing their secrets. In the first book, Alice in the Spotlight, we discovered Alice's secret. Now it's Tash's turn. Tash wants to tell her friends the truth about what's happening in her life. It would explain why she's struggling to be in the right place at the right time. But she's promised someone very important that she won't ...



Outdoor Maker Lab

Author : Robert Winston

Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 47,40 MB

Release : 2018-03-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0241350727

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Experience the great outdoors as never before with the most exciting experiments on Earth. This fun-packed, fact-filled book sees you out and about putting into practice 25 sensational scientific experiments. Get out of the house and explore the science in your own surroundings as you use everyday household items in mind-blowing ways to build up your knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics. Launch a water rocket to learn about air pressure or blow giant bubbles to reveal how surface tension works. Build your own wormery to watch the way worms tunnel underground or fly your own diamond kite to understand aerodynamics in action. A fascinating foreword by science superstar Robert Winston ensures the readers are excited and enthusiastic from the start. Stunning specially commissioned photography results in a visual feast, together with step-by-step text, how it works explanations, scientific principles in action, and real-world examples. Whether you want to impress your friends, create a cool school project, or become a budding scientist of tomorrow, pick this book up and get started.



Science is Magic

Author : Steve Mould

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 98 pages

File Size : 49,62 MB

Release : 2019-03-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1465487859

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Book Description

Packed with over 40 magical science tricks for kids using simple experiments! Join comedian and author Steve Mould, #1 bestselling author of How to be a Scientist, and learn the secrets behind some of the most famous magic tricks and illusions (and learn some of your own). Learn how to bend water with a balloon, turn water into juice, make a glass beaker disappear in oil, and wow your friends with levitating tinsel! Packed with optical illusions, pranks, and fun facts, this ebook is a must-have for any aspiring scientist or magician (the two aren't as different as you might think)! Each trick is explained using step-by-step photographs, and the science behind each one is showcased clearly and simply. Sprinkled throughout the ebook are profiles of famous magicians and illusionists, such as Harry Houdini and David Blaine, and stories of how they used science to create their most famous tricks. Science is Magic is the perfect addition to any family bookshelf or classroom, putting a fresh spin on science for kids. What's fantastic about this kids’ activity ebook is that many of the magic tricks or experiments are something you learn to perform on a friend and require practice. Thus, (the genius bit) it’s not something kids will just do once and then turn the page. Think Magic Is Just An Illusion? Think again! Discover science - REAL magic at your fingertips. Learn some amazing experiments to wow your friends, find out how magicians use science in their most famous tricks, and discover the magic of the world around you. Packed with activities for kids from magic tricks to optical illusions, and peppered with fascinating facts, this educational ebook is a must-have for scientists and magicians alike. Added bonus, each ‘trick’ or experiment in the ebook uses simple items that can be grabbed from home or a hardware store. Get ready to wow your friends with some cool science-backed magic like: - Magnetic fingers - Reading minds - Color changing potion - Guess the coin - Floating ping pong ball and much more! Add other fun-filled Steve Mould titles in the DK collection to your bookshelves, like How To Be A Scientist and The Bacteria Book.



Science Rocks!

Author : Robert Winston

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 12,15 MB

Release : 2011-01-17

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0756682096

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Science Rocks! is a cross between a science manual offering youngsters a variety of awe-inspiring ideas for projects that could enliven their school work, and a book of suggestions of fun things to do to fill a few spare minutes, an hour, or a day. By making use of everyday objects commonly found around the home, it is instantly accesible to all. Included are some tougher experiments to encourage family participation and group efforts, such as making outrageously large bubbles with dry ice and liquid soap. Meanwhile, the Brainwaves section features tricks and puzzles than can be carried out alone or used to test family and friends-perfect for rainy days or long car trips.