From the albatross to zooxanthellae, explore amazing ocean creatures in this A to Z guide. Packed with engaging photos and intriguing facts, this is the perfect first guide to oceans.
Discover the wonders of our planet – from vast mountain ranges and violent weather systems to powerful ocean currents and lush rainforest habitats. Spread across eleven section, this book explores in detail the structure and awe-inspiring features that make up planet Earth. - Packed with hundreds of stunning photos - Bulletpoint of information and fact panels - Eleven themes sections
Explore the vast world of scientific discovery, from the building blocks of matter to thermodynamics and from robotics to the diversity of life on Earth. Spread across nine section, this book reveals key information about chemistry, physics and biology. - Packed with hundreds of stunning photos. - Bulletpoints of information and fact panels - Nine themed sections
The quickest possible way to learn the facts of physics, from black holes to quarks and gluons. Physics In Minutes takes you on a journey from classroom experiments to cutting-edge contemporary theories, condensing everything you need to know about the way the Universe operates into 200 accessible and clearly illustrated essays.
The quickest possible way to learn the fundamentals of chemistry and the elements that make up our world. An icon of science, the Periodic Table defines the fundamental chemistry of everything in the universe. In this compact yet comprehensive guide, Dan Green outlines the history development and workings of the table, show how its design reflects and illuminates the organization of all matter…
The quickest possible way to learn about everything from prime numbers to polynomial equations. Straightforward and accessible, Math in Minutes is a visually enhanced introduction to 200 key mathematical concepts. Each idea is quickly and clearly explained, and easy to remember, thanks to the simple yet essential illustrations that perfectly complement each description.
The quickest possible way to learn about the night sky, from the constellations to cosmology. This compact reference is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of astronomy. From our own system and constellation to the intricate lives of stars and dark matter, this book is the quickest possible way to learn about the night sky and the mysteries of the universe.
When we think of the periodic table we picture orderly rows of elements that conform to type and never break the rules. The Secret Lives Of The Elements reveals that the periodic table is more like a sprawling extende family—with its own black sheep, rebels, and oddballs. Here are the strange and wonderful stories of fifty-two members of that family—remarkble tales of discovery, inspiratio…
What is the sky? It’s everything we see when we look out and look up. It’s also something that humans have gazed upon, studied and longed to explore since history began. Now it’s your turn! Helene Druvert’s intricate lasercuts and enchanting illustrations take you on a journey up, up and away through the clouds, through the atmosphere and to the planets, the stars and beyond. On the w…