How to teach grown-ups about pluto: the cutting edge space science of the sol…

Pluto has not been a planet since 2006. But this tiny world still inspires people of all ages while sparking controversy. In this delightfully witty book, astronomer Dean Regas teaches you how to educate your grown-up about the cutting-edge science of space, most crucially the reason why Pluto is NOT a planet any more. Delving into the history of space discoveries, the key players who have help…

Earth and the living world

Find out why a chameleon changes color and how lava is. Discover fun facts about the earth, and much more! DK Findout! Earth and the living world is a stunning book filled with big ideas.

Giant Panda : a first field guide to the bamboo-loving bear from china

Head to the mountains of China to study panda bears in this beautiful non-fiction field guide for kids. Join expert Vanessa Hull as she explains why pandas have handstand competitions, what makes them honk like a car, and why they love to eat bamboo! Filled with simple science and plenty of facts, it's a perfect book to inspire the next generation of zoologist.

Stegosaurus

Sonny;s family have moved to a new cave and sonny is feeling a bit sad. Can this dad find a way to cheer him up?

Natural Wonders

Journey to nature's own masterpieces! Earth highest peak, an immense canyon, and colorful lights that fill the sky - travel around the world with eye-opening scenes that leap off the pages of this pop-up guide. Find out more about these and other marvels in this fantastic 3-d look at our planet's natural wonders.

Women in science: Ada Lovelace

Ada lovelace's briliant talent for mathematics and huge imagination helped to pave the way for the invention of the computer software software that powers the world around us. Every time you use a smartphone, you can only do so because of the pioneering work by ada Lovelace. This book tells ada;s story.

Dinosaurs and other prehistoric life

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9780241725467

Collation

224 p. ; ill. ; 21 cm

Series Title

DK Handbooks

Call Number

560 RIC d

Gemstones

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9780241725443

Collation

160 p. ; ill. ; 21 cm

Series Title

DK Handbooks

Call Number

551 HAL g

Weather 101: from Doppler Radar and long-range forecasts to the polar vortex …

In this clear and straight new guide from the author of Grammar 101 and Weather 101, get a crash course in understanding the science behind weather and weather prediction. Weather is everywhere, and while it’s typically not thought about most of the time, it can get everyone’s attention in an instant—whether it’s the swirling destruction of a tornado, the wreckage from a hurricane, o…

Simply physics

Sometimes less really is more. This smart, powerful little guide simplifies the science of matter and energy, from light and sound to relativity and quantum mechanics.