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A funny and fascinating look at over 300 of the world's most important inventions, from the steam engine to the light bulb - now in paperback Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who are about to take your child on an amazing journey to discover everything about the inventions that changed the way people live. These pint-sized pals will tell them all about key inventions, the breakthroughs that lead to them, and the spectacular spin offs which followed. From when the first wheel was used and who the bright sparks t... read more

The remarkable abilities of the human brain are endlessly fascinating to kids. How do we think? How do we remember? How does the brain, in conjunction with our senses, help us to experience the world around us? What happens when a person's brain is injured? Brain research is constantly elaborating on the answers to these questions, and more. This book will highlight all the latest developments in brain science, and introduce readers to the men and women who making these advances.

TIME For Kids' successful Super Science Book just got bigger and better-with the all-new Big Book of Science Experiments. This full-colour and expanded hardcover book presents 100 fresh and fascinating experiments for kids 8 to 12 to wrap their heads (and hands) around. The inquiry-based experiments cover aspects of physical, life and earth science, and dovetail with the school science curriculum. The intriguing experiments were created by the experts at Mad Science, the world's leading science enrichment provider. Probing ques... read more

This book explains what genetic technology is, what can be done with it, what will be possible in the future, and what the ethical concerns are regarding this evolving technology.

This book explains what stem cells are, where they come from, and what doctors and scientists hope to be able to do with them. If they're so useful, why is there so much controversy over their use? Are there any viable alternatives?

What do scientists use animals for? How common is it and is it always necessary? Are the animals in a great deal of pain? Are there any alternatives?

Scientists and doctors have come along way from the early days of organ transplantation. What is now possible wouldn't have been imaginable 30 years ago. What will be possible in the coming years?

What are scientists and doctors now capable of when it comes to cloning? Are there any ethical concerns about cloning seeds? What about animals? Humans? Are there benefits to cloning?

This fabulous series takes key scientific developments from the last century and investigates how they came about, their creation or discovery, and their long-term effects. Each book places the development in the context of its time, to increase awareness of some of the amazing discoveries that have helped to shape the world today, and the key people behind each of these scientific milestones. "The First Polio Vaccine" explains what vaccinations are and how they work, discusses how Salk created his vaccine and how his work was rece... read more

Physicists can't yet build time machines but they know that the laws of physics would allow one to exist. Scientists are investigating the manipulation of potential 'natural' time machines such as black holes, and other possibilities. All of these are discussed - not the detail of the mathematical equations, just the results - together with the implications of time travel, such as the 'granny paradox': a time traveller could go back in time, accidentally kill their granny, so the traveller's mother would never be born, so they "wou... read more

Bill's own fascination with science began with a battered old schoolbook he had when he was about ten or eleven years old in America. It had an illustration that captivated him - a cutaway diagram showing Earth's interior as it would look if you cut into it with a large knife and carefully removed about a quarter of its bulk. The idea of lots of startled cars and people falling off the edge of that sudden cliff (and 4,000 miles is a pretty long way to fall) was what grabbed him in the beginning, but gradually his attention turned t... read more

This cool collection of science activities will have children eagerly carrying out experiments with common, everyday objects from the home and back garden. Every topic is presented in appealing clear language with complementary experiments, sidebars, illustrations, photography and extension activities. This title is aimed at children aged 9 to 12 years old. Fun, easy-to-use and accessible, this cool collection of science activities will have children eagerly carrying out experiments with common, everyday objects from the home and b... read more

Physics doesn't just happen in a lab - it happens in the kitchen, in your bath, in a car, anywhere and everywhere, including you. Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson is passionate about science and learning, and is the host of "Brainiac: Science Abuse" on Sky One. This title helps you join a thrilling high-energy journey through time, space and beyond and find out about the physical forces that make our world what it is. Here, find out how science affects everything, from roller-coasters to fighter pilots. The book is crammed with fascina... read more

This work features science with the squishy bits left in! How can a single sound shatter glass? Why are farts so noisy? Which sound waves make your guts wobble? Get the awful answers in "Sounds Dreadful"!

It's science with all the squishy bits left in! Why does space make the guts explode? Which astronomers killed people? What does the moon smell like? Get the awful answers this book that filled with comic strips and humour and lots of interesting facts.

This work features science with the squishy bits left in! How do plants suck out the insides of dead insects? Why do stinging nettles like skeletons? Which fungi can make your toes drop off? Get the awful answers in "Vicious Veg"!

This title is crammed full of comic strips, features, activities and games. It's the annual with the squishy bits left in.

Take a look inside the pages of this book and discover the answers to loads of interesting questions about science. You'll find fantastic pictures to help explain things more, cartoons to make you giggle, and fun things to do in the colour panels.

In 1831,aged 22, Darwin was offered the position of Naturalist on HMS Beagle's world voyage. This book follows his journey, showing life on-board the ship for Darwin, the captain, crew and the expedition's artist. The reader sees Darwin discovering and observing insect life in Brazil, fossils in Argentina, earthquakes in Chile and turtles in the Galapagos Islands. The reader is therefore able to follow the steps which led to Darwin's inspired theory of evolution, while also showing the adventures and escapades he had during the voy... read more

Have you ever wondered why we often think of mad scientists and nutty professors? Well, you're about to find out! With the help of a gang of cartoon characters, this fact-filled book guides you through all the revolting realms of science. From the wokings of the human body, animals and creepy-crawlies, to planet earth, space and beyond-prepare to be eletrified with knowledge! So hold on to your lab coats... you're in for a shock!