World of science: adventures with materials

Adventures with Materials is an immersive encounter with more than 15 fibres, minerals, resins and metals that have a wide range of everyday and specialist applications. What's the difference between natural and synthetic materials? How does amber capture a slice of prehistoric life? Why is cotton one of the world's most important crops? Spin some fine fabric with the mulberry silkworm. Become …

World of science: adventures with man-made marvels

Adventures with Man-Made Marvels is an immersive tour of more than 15 of the world's outstanding monuments, architectural wonders and national treasures. Who made the giant stone statues on Easter Island? Why is the tower of Pisa leaning? Where is the world's tallest building? Discover the secrets of the Khufu pyramid. Lament the fate of prisoners in the Tower of London. And come face to face w…

World of science: adventures with edible plants

Adventures with Edible Plants is an immersive encounter with more than 15 plant species and parts that will tempt your tastebuds. How do cashew nuts grow? Why is saffron such an expensive spice? Which fruit is found in the desert? Dig up some tasty tubers. Pick your fill of cranberries. But watch out when you try wasabi! From fruit and nuts to staple starches, and from rare ingredients to the w…

World of science: adventures with plants and fungi

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9789811233685

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580 KWE w

World of science: adventures in the human body

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9789811230783

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612 KWE w

World of science :adventure with plants and fungi

Adventures with plants and fungi is an immersive encounter with more than 20 representatives of a group of living organisms essential to animal life. How do plants and fungi receive nutrients? How do they reproduce? How do some plants escape predators and "hunt" prey, all white rooted to one spot? Admire the useful baobab tree. Discover the world's hottest chili peppers. And join the hunt for t…

World of science: adventures in earth sciences

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9789811266782

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77 p. ; ill. ; 26,5 cm

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550 KWE w

Adventures with health and the human body: world of science

Hot on the heels of our bestselling Adventures in the Human Body and Adventures with Germs and Your Health comes Adventures with Health and the Human Body , an immersive exploration into the workings of the human body and the results of ill health or disease. How do your thoughts and feelings affect the way your body behaves? Why would anyone pay good money for human poo? Fight bad breath. Impr…

Adventures with land animals: world of science

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9789811241888

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80 p. ; ill. ; 26,5 cm

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590 KWE a

Adventures with discoveries and inventions: world of science

Adventures with Discoveries and Inventions is an immersive encounter with important discoveries and inventions that have made a great impact on our lives. Who came up with a way to help the blind read? How did the Wright brothers make their dreams take flight? What are Beyond Eggs? Learn how arches can stabilise buildings. Observe the microworld through van Leeuwenhoek's microscope. And be insp…