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Meet the masterminds behind the greatest inventions in history with this nonfiction book for kids aged 7 to 9.

Step into Leonardo da Vinci's workshop, relax onboard on Hideo Shima's speedy bullet train, and join movie star Hedy Lamarr to bounce ideas around in between takes. Inventors looks at the towering achievements of more than 50 inventors in great detail. The stories are as unusual as they are unique. From Mr. Kellogg, who accidentally created cornflakes after leaving grains boiling for too long, to the ancient Turkish polymath Ismail al-Jazari, who decided the best way to power a clock was with a model elephant, to Sarah E. Goode's fold-up bed space-saving solution-the inventors of this book have all used tons of creativity to find ways to improve our world. These groundbreaking inventions include the very earliest discoveries to modern-day breakthroughs in science, food, transportation, technology, toys, and more.

Each page is packed with jaw-dropping facts, with every inventor's achievements written as a story. Beautiful illustrations by Jessamy Hawke bring the inventor's stories to life, and fantastic photography highlights the detail of their designs. With incredible hand-painted cross-sections revealing the intricacies of a robotic arm, the first plane, and the printing press, young readers will marvel at being able to see close-up how these amazing machines work. The inventors come from all walks of life and parts of the world, making this the perfect book for every budding inventor.

Эта книга поможет родителям понять физические и психологические изменения, происходящие с детьми в переходном возрасте. В ней собраны рекомендации от ведущих специалистов в области возрастной психологии и педагогики, медицины, социологии, полового воспитания, профориентации. Благодаря наглядно представленным фактам и практическим советам родители смогут найти верный подход к взаимодействию с ребенком, донести до него полезную информацию, которая сделает процесс взросления приятным и безопасным.

Эта книга поможет родителям понять физические и психологические изменения, происходящие с детьми в переходном возрасте. В ней собраны рекомендации от ведущих специалистов в области возрастной психологии и педагогики, медицины, социологии, полового воспитания, профориентации. Благодаря наглядно представленным фактам и практическим советам родители смогут найти верный подход к взаимодействию с ребенком, донести до него полезную информацию, которая сделает процесс взросления приятным и безопасным.

Woraus besteht das Universum? Aus welchen Elementen setzt sich ein Mensch zusammen? Diese locker geschriebene Einführung in ein oft als schwierig empfundenes Unterrichtsfach erklärt Chemie mal ganz anders: mit verblüffenden Fakten statt trockenem Unterrichtsstoff, interessanten Fragestellungen und überraschenden Beispielen aus dem Alltag. So wird wichtiges Wissen aus der Chemie anschaulich und komplexe Zusammenhänge kinderleicht verständlich. Die spannenden Texte und das bunte, witzige Layout ziehen sofort in den Bann und machen das Buch zu einer fesselnden Ergänzung zum Schulbuch. Detaillierte Porträts zu allen wichtigen Elementen geben lehrreiche und erstaunliche Einblicke in die faszinierende Welt der Atome. Zudem erfährt man alles über die abenteuerliche Geschichte der Chemie - von den alten Griechen bis zum aktuellen Stand der Forschung. So lassen sich auch Chemiemuffel für das Thema begeistern!
Mit Periodensystem der Elemente.

Shortlisted for the Royal Society's Young People's Book Prize 2017. Stir up some sticky slime, build a Solar System with rubber bands, power a speed boat using soap, and construct an erupting volcano, all with Home Lab, exciting experiments for budding scientists. Including a foreword by Professor Robert Winston, Home Lab includes 28 brilliant science projects, using clear step-by-step instructions, everyday ingredients that can be found around the house and amazing photography to guide you from start to finish. Plus fact-filled panels explain the science behind every experiment, as well as real-world examples providing a context to…

What Goes On In My Head?

An explosive look at chemistry with Robert Winston, All about Chemistry answers all those intriguing questions your kids ask...Why are helium balloons lighter than air? What are the secrets of the Philosopher's Stone? All About Chemistry takes an amazing look at the what, why and how of science. From the geeky Greeks to explosive elements kids can enter a world of discovery as they find out the extraordinary way our world works. It's chemistry, but not as you know it.

Be amazed and astounded at the human body, from head to toe, and discover how extraordinary you really are. Author Steve Parker and Editor in Chief Robert Winston explain all the amazing things the human body can do. From the human brain to muscles and bones, SuperHuman Encyclopedia explains to kids the extraordinary processes behind the ordinary human body. Packed with interesting facts about the human body, from how we keep cool and how memories are made to how the human body fights infection and how many muscles we use to smile, SuperHuman explores and explains how the body works. Full of colourful images and awesome facts SuperHuman also explores how some people seem to have super abilities jumping farther, reacting quicker or running faster showcasing their remarkable records. SuperHuman reveals fascinating facts and explains how the human body works.

This book helps you learn about the awe-inspiring world of science with pop-ups, pull-outs, and fantastic facts with Professor Robert Winston. Utterly Amazing Science is an engaging, eye-catching approach to exploring what makes the world go round. Professor Robert Winston unravels the mysteries of science alongside pop-ups, pull-outs, flaps, sliders and incredible science facts to make learning about science fun and interactive. Use push and pull sliders to feel the force! You can understand the building blocks of matter with a pop-up atom or lift the flaps on the periodic table. You can discover the incredible core topics in the world of…

Daring experiments from Robert Winston, to get the brain cells buzzing!

Introduce your child to science with Professor Robert Winston's Super Science Experiments. These exciting hands-on experiments from creating balloon rockets or glow in the dark jelly to making metal detectors, will help your child get to grips with science. Super Science Experiments covers all areas of science from life on earth to physical science. There are projects for all abilities, from quick & easy science in seconds to trickier group projects for schools. Packed with easy step-by-steps and over 350 photos and illustrations, for explosively fun activities that you can do at home!

Вычислять без помощи калькулятора? - это просто - так делали древние строители пирамид! Удивить друзей загадочными фокусами и головоломками? - это весело - станьте душой компании! Знать, как пользоваться силой - это полезно - ведь правильно выбрав точку опоры, действительно можно "перевернуть мир"! Ну а разобраться, как связаны тело и мозг, жизненно важно: ведь это залог успеха в любых начинаниях!
Физика, математика, природа человека - на ярких и запоминающихся примерах знаменитые авторы книги демонстрируют, что изучение фундаментальных наук это не утомительная зубрежка формул, но невероятно занимательное и удивительно полезное в жизни занятие. Эта умная книга создана специально для детей среднего и старшего школьного возраста, и она - именно то, что нужно, чтобы во много раз быстрее и лучше осваивать школьную программу!

In search of the origin of individuality, world-renowned scientist and author Robert Winston takes the reader on a tour of the human mind and body. Winston's exploration of the human body goes beyond cells and anatomy to examine how genes and experience determine who we are.

This brightly colored and vividly designed book takes a new and exciting approach to learning about human beings. What Makes Me Me? is the first children's book to explore how genes, experience, and biology work together to make every person unique.