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DKfindout! Energy
Why does your hair stick to a balloon? What are fossil fuels made from? Why does ice cream feel cold when we eat it? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Energy, which features photographs of scientific experiments and illustrative examples of basic energy principles. From the discovery of fire to the development of the nuclear reactor, scientific breakthroughs through…
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100 Things to Know About Planet Earth
Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more.
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1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts
Astonish your friends and family with this incredible collection of mind-boggling facts about the scariest animals ever to walk the Earth. Did you know that the largest dinosaur was longer than a tennis court but its babies were no bigger than a newborn human baby? That the smallest dinosaur weighed less than a teaspoon of sugar? Or that the largest flying reptile was as tall as a giraffe, w…
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- 9780241569931
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The Bacteria Book
Meet the bacteria, viruses, and other microbes that are all around us, but are too small for us to see. What do glowing squid, mouldy bread, and soil creatures all have in common? They're all part of the world of microbiology! In this awesome introductory book for kids, the big world of tiny organisms is revealed with remarkable photography, kooky characters, and lots of fun facts.
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All About Your Brain
Join Professor Robert Winston and introduce your child to the most powerful, complicated computer network that exists - their brain. From what the different parts of the brain do and why it changes at different stages in a person's life, All About Your Brain uncovers the amazing things your brain does while you are awake and asleep. All About Your Brain packed with amazing illustrations and …
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DKfindout! Rubbish
Discover the key facts about waste and how we can produce less to help protect our planet. Waste management is an issue humans have encountered throughout history. We can learn a lot about the past by looking at rubbish that was buried in early rubbish dumps, called middens. This book covers the different types of garbage, how it is dealt with, and the problems that occur because of rubbish.…
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- 9780241481073
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The DNA Book
It's inside every living plant and animal, from the tiniest seed to the person standing next to you, but how much do you know about DNA? This book gives children an in-depth look at DNA and its role in all living things--from why we have different-colored eyes to why we age. Discover what DNA is, what it does, and how it shapes our lives, including inheritance and why we look like our parents…
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- 9780241411018
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Climate Emergency Atlas
Which countries generate the highest CO2 emissions? Which coastal cities are most vulnerable to rising sea levels? What will the polar ice caps look like in 10 years' time? Which countries have successfully harnessed renewable energy sources? This unique graphic altas tells you everything you need to know about the current climate emergency, and what we can do to turn things around. Packed w…
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- 96 pages; 26,0 x 30,8cm
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What A Waste: Rubbish, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet
Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This environmental book will teach keen young ecologists about our actions affect planet Earth. Discover shocking facts about the waste we produce and where it goes. Did you know that every single plastic toothbrush ever made still exists? …
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- Protect the Planet
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World's Around Us: Bugs
Discover the colourful creepy crawlies that live in the world around us in this beautifully illustrated board book for little learners.
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