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.

At the zoo

The sturdy pages of this board book will stimulate and enthrall young readers while they engage with interactive lift-the-flap elements. Featuring adorable and colorful farm animal illustrations by Conor Rawson, this book is perfect to read aloud with young ones.

Campus junior 1: sharks and corals

Recommended by Pertubuhan Guru Perpustakaan dan Media Malaysia! "Modern comics are now written and printed in various forms and stories to spark students' interest in reading.

The decline and fall of the human empire: why our species is on the edge of e…

For the first time in over ten millennia, the rate of human population growth is slowing down. The global population is forecast to begin declining in the second half of this century, and in 10,000 years’ time, our species will likely be extinct. In The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire, Henry Gee shows how we arrived at this crucial moment in our history, beginning his story deep in th…

Amazing Animal Homes (Weird and Wonderful)

Many animals make their homes in creative places. Others, such a turtles and snails, carry their homes on their backs. Through engaging text and fun, colorful photographs, this volume explores the many places animals live and why certain homes work well for certain animals.

Did life come from the sun?: discover the science behind heliophysics

The sun is not just a brilliant star; it holds secrets about the start of life on earth and beyond! Discover how heliophysicists study the sun and learn . . .

The Astronomy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos—from ancient times to the present day. From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Featuring topics from the Copernican Revolution to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, The Astro…

What if you had animal hair?

If you could have any animal's hair, whose would you choose? If you had a polar bear's double coat, you would never have to wear a hat when playing in the snow. If you had reindeer hair, it could help you stay afloat in water. And if you had a porcupine's hair, no bully would ever bother you again! WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL HAIR? is a follow-up to the adorable WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL TEETH? Each sp…