from 3D printing and tables as loudspeakers to space diving and asteroid resorts, welcome to the future of entertainment! find out all about the mind blowing science and technology that could soon be part of everyday life for us
Easy-to-grasp explanation of three forms of energy: sound, heat, and light.
Only Guinness World Records can introduce you to the ultimate record-holders. You'll discover what it's line such as: - Fuel up the largest rideable motorcycle - Bicycle with tallest living man - Explore sea and space - with dogs
Answers demanding questions in an unrivalled child-friendly and informative style about inventions'
Louise Borden has explained the problem of longitude and its surprising solution in children's terms. Thanks to this fine book, John Harrison and his miraculous timekeepers will now inspire the dreams of young readers. Erik Blegvad's sensitive, warm-hearted illustrations evoke all the creativity of Harrison's workshop and the perils of life abroad ship in the eighteenth century.
In this title, transport is on the move and inventions such as the steam locomotive and the diving bell are just around the corner.
In this title, the world of medicine is on the move and a host of medical marvels are just around the corner: Jenner's vaccine helps wipe out smallpox for ever; Lister's discovery of antiseptic knocks germs on the head once and for all and the invention of pacemakers sets many worn-out hearts beating again.