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The Astronomy Puzzle Book

Author : Royal Observatory Greenwich

Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton

Page : 355 pages

File Size : 29,5 MB

Release : 2021-10-28

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 1529322847

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__________ Out now: the biggest quiz book of the year. The Astronomy Puzzle Book is a puzzle book that's truly out of this world __________ What's Goldilocks got to do with the study of space? Everyone's heard of NASA, but can you name any of the other 72 space agencies around the world? And do you know your lunar and solar deities? The Astronomy Puzzle Book is packed with more than 100 puzzles that have been inspired by the Royal Observatory's history and collections. The conundrums and riddles in this book celebrate all that is inspiring and fascinating about space, the stars and the history of astronomy. Inside this book, you will find astronomical instruments, star charts, famous astronomers and much more. Explore some of the latest astronomical theories and achievements in space exploration as you decipher the clues and solve the puzzles. Put your problem-solving skills to the test by delving deep into the darkest corners of space. __________ Space has the power to inspire and fascinate all of us on Earth and the history of astronomy has been one of solving puzzles. Now it's your turn.



The Nautical Puzzle Book

Author : The National Maritime Museum

Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton

Page : 280 pages

File Size : 23,56 MB

Release : 2020-10-29

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 1529322820

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__________ Available now: the biggest and best quiz book about the deep blue! __________ Think you know the difference between a ship and a boat? Do you really understand the shipping forecast? And what do all the different flags at sea mean? The Nautical Puzzle Book is packed to the brim with over 100 puzzles inspired by the National Maritime Museum's objects and their stories. Inside this book you'll find a fiendish mix of word games, codewords, trivia, picture puzzles, word scrambles, anagrams, crosswords and much more. It's a chance to learn all about epic explorers, history makers, record breakers, myths, legends, seafaring traditions and life at sea. By the time you reach the end you'll have navigated centuries of history, crossed thousands of miles of ocean, and made countless discoveries - so batten down the hatches and set sail! __________ The perfect gift for veteran seafarers and armchair navigators alike. Find out if you're worthy of captaincy or destined to be a deck hand in this beautiful and addictive puzzle book! If you're bored of Zoom Quizzes, then this is the book for all the family.



National Geographic Kids Puzzle Book: Space

Author : National Geographic Kids

Publisher : Ngk Puzzle Books

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 32,79 MB

Release : 2019-11-26

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1426335512

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Book Description

Challenge your brain with tons of do-it-yourself, interactive fun! These crosswords, sudokus, word searches, and other boredom busters will keep you entertained for hours. Blast off to the most fascinating places in our solar system! You'll get to know the planets, moons, and rockets of outer space--and test your puzzle chops while you're at it. This activity book is brimming with out-of-this-world facts, awesome photos, and endless entertainment. (Where else can you learn about space exploration AND master a crossword puzzle--all in the same book?) Plus, all this fun is packed into a handy, portable size, perfect for tossing into a backpack or taking on the road.



Astronomy Activity Book for Kids

Author : Aurora Lipper

Publisher : Z Kids

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 40,57 MB

Release : 2021-09-14

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0593435486

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Explore planets, stars, and constellations with this “out of this world” educational activity book for kids ages 5−7 Space is awesome, and we can explore a lot of it from right here on Earth using our eyes, binoculars, and telescopes. In this interactive activity book, kids ages 5−7 get to be astronomers! Former NASA scientist Aurora Lipper leads an exciting journey through space, beginning with a tour of the planets and moons in our solar system. Next, kids visit the constellations and then zoom through the far reaches of the Milky Way galaxy. Along the way, they’ll find amazing facts about the starry skies and get to color and draw, connect dots, find hidden objects, and have fun with word puzzles while improving math and reading skills. Astronomy Activity Book for Kids features: • 90+ educational activities: On-page games and cool facts about space allow for fun, independent learning • Simple stargazing projects: Learn how to find the Big Dipper, view meteor showers, and more with just the eyes, binoculars, or a small telescope • Easy and exciting to read: Beautiful space illustrations and simple explanations written for early readers



A Brief Welcome to the Universe

Author : Neil deGrasse Tyson

Publisher : Princeton University Press

Page : 248 pages

File Size : 50,24 MB

Release : 2021-09-07

Category : Science

ISBN : 0691223610

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Book Description

A pocket-style edition based on the New York Times bestseller A Brief Welcome to the Universe offers a breathtaking tour of the cosmos, from planets, stars, and galaxies to black holes and time loops. Bestselling authors and acclaimed astrophysicists Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott take readers on an unforgettable journey of exploration to reveal how our universe actually works. Propelling you from our home solar system to the outermost frontiers of space, this book builds your cosmic insight and perspective through a marvelously entertaining narrative. How do stars live and die? What are the prospects of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? How did the universe begin? Why is it expanding and accelerating? Is our universe alone or part of an infinite multiverse? Exploring these and many other questions, this pocket-friendly book is your passport into the wonders of our evolving cosmos.



Starlight and Time

Author : D. Russell Humphreys

Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 43,85 MB

Release : 1996-10

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0890512027

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The Bible says the universe is just thousands of years old, and yet we can see stars that are billions of light-years away. Until now, creation scientists have not had a satisfactory answer to this puzzle, but the new cosmology outlined in this book offers a fresh and scientifically sound solution. Though he challenges some traditional creationist theories, Dr. Humphreys takes Scripture very straightforwardly, upholding its inerrancy and the idea of a young universe as he explains days one through four of creation week.



God’s Universe

Author : Owen Gingerich

Publisher : Harvard University Press

Page : 162 pages

File Size : 38,47 MB

Release : 2006-09-30

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9780674023703

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Taking Johannes Kepler as his guide, Gingerich argues that an individual can be both a creative scientist and a believer in divine design--that indeed the very motivation for scientific research can derive from a desire to trace God's handiwork.



The Astronaut Selection Test Book

Author : Tim Peake

Publisher : Random House

Page : 244 pages

File Size : 30,95 MB

Release : 2018-10-04

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 1473561035

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_________________________ *The* puzzle book of 2018, as featured in the Times, Daily Telegraph, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Breakfast, and a Guardian Book of the Year pick. Have YOU got what it takes to be an astronaut? This book will help readers of all ages find out. Featuring 100 real astronaut tests and exercises from the European Space Agency's rigorous selection process, ranging from easy to fiendishly hard, The Astronaut Selection Test Book goes where no puzzle book has gone before. Including puzzles and tests on: · visual perception and logic · mental arithmetic and concentration · psychological readiness · teamwork and leadership · survival, physical and medical skills · foreign languages (every astronaut has to know Russian!) and much more, this richly illustrated book draws on Tim Peake's first-hand experience of applying to be an astronaut in 2008, when he and five others were chosen - out of over 8,000 applications! We've all dreamed of being an astronaut, though of the estimated 100 billion people who have ever lived, only 557 people have travelled to space. But with this unprecedented look into real astronaut selection, you might just find out your dreams can become reality... _________________________ HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM SOLVER... _______ 'Engrossing... a brain buster of a book... You'll learn plenty about space and what it takes to be an astronaut, but you'll also sharpen up your broader knowledge. For anyone interested in the space race and the imminent journey to Mars, here's the perfect stocking filler.' - STARBURST 'It's a brain work-out on steroids, stuffed with authentic selection tests... Entertaining and engaging... innovative, earnest, soulful and exhilarating' - BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE (5 STARS, Book of the Month) 'It's such a good idea... this is a very good thing for Christmas Day' - GRAHAM NORTON, BBC RADIO 2 'Everybody, get this book... it's a fascinating read' - CHRIS MOYLES, RADIO X 'A fantastic gift... more than just a quiz' - WI LIFE 'The perfect [book] for big thinkers' - BBC ARTS, 2018's Biggest Books



Paper Puzzle Book, The: All You Need Is Paper!

Author : Ilan Garibi

Publisher : World Scientific

Page : 265 pages

File Size : 40,53 MB

Release : 2018-01-19

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 9813202432

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'This is a marvellous book. The diversity of possible puzzles that can be given with these very limited resources, which are basically some paper and scissors, is overwhelming, and the challenges are sometimes very tough. Even the two-star problems may be hard for an untrained puzzler. This is medicine against boredom on long rainy days, but be careful not to get addicted or it may suck up your less empty and sunny days as well.' See Full ReviewEuropean Mathematical Society ALL YOU NEED IS PAPER! All the puzzles inside are made out of paper — from simple teasers to extreme brain workouts!ORIGINAL DESIGNS Co-developed by a mathematician, an origami artist and a mechanical puzzle maker, this inventive book provides a unique and invaluable collection of a large, comprehensive and diverse variety of paper puzzles. And they only require a sheet of paper and perhaps a pair of scissors!EASY TO CHALLENGING There are 99 unique puzzles including paper strip puzzles, Möbius strips and flexagons, two-dimensional sheet folding, 'fold-and-cut' puzzles, 3D dissections and constructions, sequence folding puzzles, origami puzzles and even paper toys and magic. PROVIDES HOURS OF FUN Anyone of any age can find hours of enjoyment and challenge!LEARNING GEOMETRY, MATHEMATICS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING CHALLENGES CAN BE FUN! For students and teachers; parents and children; amateur and skilled mathematicians, and puzzle lovers.LEARN CONCEPTS AS YOU GO! Many of the puzzles are new and original, they complement the classic puzzles that are included and all of them come with a solution as well as a mathematical and geometrical explanation that can be easily understood by all. The layout of the book, with its extensive puzzles, solutions and detailed descriptions, make it a sure candidate as the paper puzzle 'bible' for enthusiasts and puzzle lovers everywhere.



The Science Fiction Puzzle Book

Author : Tim Dedopulos

Publisher : Welbeck Publishing

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 49,63 MB

Release : 2020-10-15

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 9781787394889

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Book Description

More than 100 enigmas, riddles and conundrums, all taking inspiration from the extraordinary stories and vivid worlds of five science fiction masters.