Kingfisher jun 2024 (4 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - - Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking - Or asked yourself if aliens really exist - Have you pondered the meaning of life or tried to think about nothing, absolutely nothing at all These are some of life's biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them!So open your mind and prepare to explore some of philosophy's biggest, boldest ideas - from the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in this book will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers. If you're daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on!Written by philosopher Dr Stephen Law, easy-to-understand text, mind-teasers, optical illusions and thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover how maths is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Maths - Amazing Maths.Mathematics is not just working out sums and equations for school - it's all around us and used in everyday situations. From photography and cooking to ballet and fashion design, maths is the building block of everything! Discover how watching rabbits and bees developed into a famous sequence, see the ancient Egyptians apply maths to pyramid building, and meet the inspirational mathematicians who brought numbers and symbols to life, including Marjorie Lee Browne, Archimedes and Maryam Mirzakhani. A 'try this at home' section shows readers how maths helps you to read minds and how a sequence can turn you into an artist.With easy-to-understand text written by maths expert Lou Abercrombie, and lots of colourful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter maths and why it's even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering and maths in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessible. So, while we can't promise to teach 9 to 11-year-olds quantum physics, we can explain in the simplest terms the practical applications of STEM. Rogers, Evelyn (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover how the electrical section of engineering is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM - Electrical Engineering. Following on from Everyday STEM - Civil Engineering and Everyday STEM - Chemical Engineering comes another branch of engineering - electrical. Explore all about this fascinating side of engineering: what is involved, where we see it, and how it is used. Inventions in this realm can be instantly available to the entire world via our electronic devices - and can quickly make a difference. Electrical engineering is also found throughout our homes from our washing machines to our toothbrushes. Robotics and AI are also discussed. Plus, meet the engineers and scientists whose discoveries are changing our lives for the better. Readers can also carry out cool engineering experiments at home. With easy-to-understand text written by Jenny Jacoby, and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter electrical engineering and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering, and math in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessible. So, while we can't promise to teach 9 to 11-year-olds quantum physics, we can explain in the simplest terms the practical applications of STEM. Valentine, Luna (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Spectacular Science of Inventions is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about machines, technology and gadgets.Discover who built the first robots How is a text message sent from one smartphone to another Why will the James Webb telescope revolutionize our knowledge of the Universe And answers many, many more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.…