This book brings together the stories of 12 extraordinary people that have one thing in common — they took the same route to success: the hard way. Who kept studying while fighting cancer? How did a deaf doctor continue to save the lives of babies? Appreciate the cosmos with Stephen Hawking. Look at things from Temple Grandin's perspective. Be encouraged by Joshua Miele's positive attitude an…
This book brings together the stories of 12 people whose perseverance and determination led to contributions that improved the lives of the people around them. Did you know that Penicillin was discovered by accident and the invention of the stethoscope was inspired by a children's game? Step into George Hale's observatory. Read about how Katherine Johnson stood out despite racial discrimination…
This book brings together the stories of 12 people whose perseverance and determination led to contributions that improved the lives of the people around them. Did you know that Penicillin was discovered by accident and the invention of the stethoscope was inspired by a children's game? Step into George Hale's observatory. Read about how Katherine Johnson stood out despite racial discrimination…
This series supports teachers and students of Cambridge International AS & A Level Global Perspectives and Research (9239) for examination from 2023. Developing transferable skills in the classroom is key to unlocking a wide variety of versatile careers, progressing at higher education and building resilience for the future. With this coursebook, learners explore the Global Perspectives Critica…
Science can be extreme! Let curious kids discover it for themselves in this fascinating book of hands-on science experiments that takes interactivity to a whole new level. Weird, wacky science facts and basic principles are explained as a first step to launching these creative (and safe) science projects. Dynamic photos and art clearly highlight each step so kids can conduct experiments wit…
Feminism is once again on the political agenda. Across the world women are taking to the streets to protest unfair working conditions, abortion laws, and sexual violence. They are demanding decent wages, better schools and free childcare. But why do some feminists choose to fight for more women CEOs, while others fight for a world without CEOs? To understand these divergent approaches, Susan…
Have you ever wondered how scientists perform experiments, form hypotheses, and report their findings? A basic explanation of the scientific method and how you can use it to perform your own experiments is explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text in this newest addition to the How Do series. About the How Do These fully-illustrated nonfiction picture books are a gr…