Author: Dan Green
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1465451048
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What is energy? Where does it come from? Can it be destroyed? What will we do when we run out of fossil fuels? Is dark energy real? Ideal for young readers, Eyewitness: Energy explains all key concepts of energy in easy-to-understand language. Learn about energy, its different forms, properties, and how we use different forms of energy in our daily life. The book also describes how energy is created, harvested, and how it transfers from one form to another. From measuring the total amount of energy consumed by everyone on the planet to what could be our future sources of power, this companion covers it all. Each topic is supported with colorful images and simple yet detailed illustrations. Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colorful, with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about energy with Eyewitness: Energy. Awards: 8-time National Council for the Social Studies Award Winner 4-time Society for School Librarians International Social Studies Trade Book Award Winner 2-time Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Book Award Winner A Parents' Choice Award Winner
DK Eyewitness Books: Energy
Author: Dan Green
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1465451048
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What is energy? Where does it come from? Can it be destroyed? What will we do when we run out of fossil fuels? Is dark energy real? Ideal for young readers, Eyewitness: Energy explains all key concepts of energy in easy-to-understand language. Learn about energy, its different forms, properties, and how we use different forms of energy in our daily life. The book also describes how energy is created, harvested, and how it transfers from one form to another. From measuring the total amount of energy consumed by everyone on the planet to what could be our future sources of power, this companion covers it all. Each topic is supported with colorful images and simple yet detailed illustrations. Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colorful, with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about energy with Eyewitness: Energy. Awards: 8-time National Council for the Social Studies Award Winner 4-time Society for School Librarians International Social Studies Trade Book Award Winner 2-time Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Book Award Winner A Parents' Choice Award Winner
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1465451048
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What is energy? Where does it come from? Can it be destroyed? What will we do when we run out of fossil fuels? Is dark energy real? Ideal for young readers, Eyewitness: Energy explains all key concepts of energy in easy-to-understand language. Learn about energy, its different forms, properties, and how we use different forms of energy in our daily life. The book also describes how energy is created, harvested, and how it transfers from one form to another. From measuring the total amount of energy consumed by everyone on the planet to what could be our future sources of power, this companion covers it all. Each topic is supported with colorful images and simple yet detailed illustrations. Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colorful, with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about energy with Eyewitness: Energy. Awards: 8-time National Council for the Social Studies Award Winner 4-time Society for School Librarians International Social Studies Trade Book Award Winner 2-time Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Book Award Winner A Parents' Choice Award Winner
DKfindout! Energy
Author: Emily Dodd
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465480854
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to energy and its role in building a more sustainable future. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it’s the perfect book for fueling kids’ interest in the natural forces that shape our world. Why does your hair stick to a balloon? What are fossil fuels made from? Why does ice cream feel cold when we eat it? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Energy, which features photographs of scientific experiments and illustrative examples of basic energy principles. From the discovery of fire to the development of the nuclear reactor, scientific breakthroughs throughout history have led to modern energy applications, like Marie Curie’s research on radioactivity, which is still used in cancer treatments today. Readers will also delve into future energy issues and their possible solutions. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465480854
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to energy and its role in building a more sustainable future. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it’s the perfect book for fueling kids’ interest in the natural forces that shape our world. Why does your hair stick to a balloon? What are fossil fuels made from? Why does ice cream feel cold when we eat it? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Energy, which features photographs of scientific experiments and illustrative examples of basic energy principles. From the discovery of fire to the development of the nuclear reactor, scientific breakthroughs throughout history have led to modern energy applications, like Marie Curie’s research on radioactivity, which is still used in cancer treatments today. Readers will also delve into future energy issues and their possible solutions. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.
Super Simple Physics
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744043905
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Crammed with fascinating facts and all the core curriculum topics, this physics book will have you exam-ready in no time! Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this completely comprehensive guide makes physics crystal clear. It’s the perfect support for home and school learning. This super simple science book cuts through the jargon and breaks down the information into easy, manageable chunks. From atoms and states of matter to scalars and vectors, this indispensable guide is packed with everything you need to quickly and easily understand physics. The Ultimate Physics Revision Book Every page is designed to make even the most complex scientific subjects accessible and engaging. Topics are covered in one easy-to-follow single page and fully illustrated to explain the concept - perfect for visual learners. The essential points are in a Key Facts box, which is great for checking back later when revising. Calculations and graphs are set out in simple, logical steps to make the science feel achievable for all students. Whether you’re a keen physicist or just looking to get an A+,, this accessible science revision guide for children offers clear and concise coverage of all the core physics topics. From dramatic images of planets to bolts of lightning, vivid photography makes it easy for students to relate physics to the world around them. Complete the Series: Alongside SuperSimple: Chemistry, SuperSimple: Biology, and SuperSimple: Maths, these revision guides are part of an exciting new series designed not only to educate, but to inspire.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744043905
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Crammed with fascinating facts and all the core curriculum topics, this physics book will have you exam-ready in no time! Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this completely comprehensive guide makes physics crystal clear. It’s the perfect support for home and school learning. This super simple science book cuts through the jargon and breaks down the information into easy, manageable chunks. From atoms and states of matter to scalars and vectors, this indispensable guide is packed with everything you need to quickly and easily understand physics. The Ultimate Physics Revision Book Every page is designed to make even the most complex scientific subjects accessible and engaging. Topics are covered in one easy-to-follow single page and fully illustrated to explain the concept - perfect for visual learners. The essential points are in a Key Facts box, which is great for checking back later when revising. Calculations and graphs are set out in simple, logical steps to make the science feel achievable for all students. Whether you’re a keen physicist or just looking to get an A+,, this accessible science revision guide for children offers clear and concise coverage of all the core physics topics. From dramatic images of planets to bolts of lightning, vivid photography makes it easy for students to relate physics to the world around them. Complete the Series: Alongside SuperSimple: Chemistry, SuperSimple: Biology, and SuperSimple: Maths, these revision guides are part of an exciting new series designed not only to educate, but to inspire.
Hurricane and Tornado
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 074406046X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
With striking images, models, and illustrations, this visually-led reference e-guide offers a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions. See inside the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes. From full-page color photographs to helpful diagrams, from polar regions to the tropics, Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado shows the disastrous effects of nature's most extreme weather events. Discover a bridge that collapsed due to severe gusts of wind, and learn about a tree species in southwest Africa that can survive several years of drought. Along the way you'll uncover historical items that reveal how ancient civilizations predicted the weather as well as the weather-forecasting techniques that have developed over the centuries and the ways in which human activity can cause weather patterns to change. Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. The vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach make Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 074406046X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
With striking images, models, and illustrations, this visually-led reference e-guide offers a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions. See inside the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes. From full-page color photographs to helpful diagrams, from polar regions to the tropics, Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado shows the disastrous effects of nature's most extreme weather events. Discover a bridge that collapsed due to severe gusts of wind, and learn about a tree species in southwest Africa that can survive several years of drought. Along the way you'll uncover historical items that reveal how ancient civilizations predicted the weather as well as the weather-forecasting techniques that have developed over the centuries and the ways in which human activity can cause weather patterns to change. Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. The vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach make Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.
Eyewitness Energy
Author: Dan Green
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484485064
Category : Force and energy
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they've been harnessed.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484485064
Category : Force and energy
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they've been harnessed.
Technology
Author: Roger Bridgman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780751361445
Category : Technology
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
From the internal combustion engine to the microchip, the modern world has been shaped by advances in technology. This fact-filled book shows why such inventions came about, and how they work.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780751361445
Category : Technology
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
From the internal combustion engine to the microchip, the modern world has been shaped by advances in technology. This fact-filled book shows why such inventions came about, and how they work.
Dog
Author: Juliet Clutton-Brock
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781590545805
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781590545805
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Plant
Author: David Burnie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405313315
Category : Plants
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the extraordinary world of plants and then visit the constantly updated website to access links to the best sites on the Internet. Over 1,000 links plus fantastic free images to download. All the websites are secure, age-appropriate and actively monitored to give you all the latest and most exciting information. Perfect for projects or just for fun!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405313315
Category : Plants
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the extraordinary world of plants and then visit the constantly updated website to access links to the best sites on the Internet. Over 1,000 links plus fantastic free images to download. All the websites are secure, age-appropriate and actively monitored to give you all the latest and most exciting information. Perfect for projects or just for fun!
What A Waste
Author: Jess French
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241403529
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This environmental book will teach keen young ecologists about our actions affect planet Earth. Discover shocking facts about the waste we produce and where it goes. Did you know that every single plastic toothbrush ever made still exists? Or that there's a floating mass of rubbish larger than the USA drifting around the Pacific Ocean? It's not all bad news though. As well as explaining where we're going wrong, What a Waste shows what we're doing right! Discover plans already in motion to save our seas, how countries are implementing schemes that are having a positive impact, and how your waste can be turned into something useful. Every small change helps our planet!
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241403529
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This environmental book will teach keen young ecologists about our actions affect planet Earth. Discover shocking facts about the waste we produce and where it goes. Did you know that every single plastic toothbrush ever made still exists? Or that there's a floating mass of rubbish larger than the USA drifting around the Pacific Ocean? It's not all bad news though. As well as explaining where we're going wrong, What a Waste shows what we're doing right! Discover plans already in motion to save our seas, how countries are implementing schemes that are having a positive impact, and how your waste can be turned into something useful. Every small change helps our planet!
DK Eyewitness Books: Oil
Author: John Farndon
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756698987
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
With more than 20 million copies sold in 41 languages and more than 88 countries worldwide, DK Eyewitness has been the most trusted series in reference publishing for more then three decades. Visually engaging, informative, and lively, the more than 100 titles in the Eyewitness series focus on subjects that complement students' personal interests and areas of study to make learning simple and fun.The most trusted nonfiction series for teachers, librarians, and parents. Perfect for homework help. Combination of pictures and text make the series perfect for reluctant readers and ESL students.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756698987
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
With more than 20 million copies sold in 41 languages and more than 88 countries worldwide, DK Eyewitness has been the most trusted series in reference publishing for more then three decades. Visually engaging, informative, and lively, the more than 100 titles in the Eyewitness series focus on subjects that complement students' personal interests and areas of study to make learning simple and fun.The most trusted nonfiction series for teachers, librarians, and parents. Perfect for homework help. Combination of pictures and text make the series perfect for reluctant readers and ESL students.