John Woodward Boeken

This visual guide is packed with amazing diagrams and infographics to answer all your burning scientific head-scratchers - from gravity and black holes to earthquakes and gene therapy. In How Science Works you will find the most fascinating phenomena in the Universe visually explained, from pulleys to string theory, light to lasers, and chemical reactions to artificial intelligence. If you have ever wondered why the sky is blue, how a black hole works, or what happens in a tsunami, this indispensable guide is for you. Rather than long columns of text, How Science Works is filled with diagrams and infographics, to make even the most difficult concept fun and easy to grasp. Turn the pages to understand dark matter, radioactivity and so much more, and find answers to the really big questions including how life began, will the Universe end, and are we really alone? With hours of enthralling reading, How Science Works is the book you wished you'd had at school and it's the one you'll want for your family.

Journey back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs roamed the land, menacing pterosaurs patrolled the skies, and the seas were filled with awesome reptiles. Find out how these creatures lived, why they died out, and what their fossil traces tell us

The handbook provides comprehensive insights into various types of piles, equipment, and methods used in piling. It covers essential calculations for pile resistance under compressive loads, the behavior of pile groups, and the design of piled foundations to withstand uplift and lateral forces. Additionally, it addresses the structural design aspects of piles and pile groups, with a focus on marine structures and durability, making it a valuable resource for engineers and construction professionals.

Explore the hidden depths of the ocean with this stunning visual encyclopedia for kids. Ocean: A Children's Encyclopedia reveals the secrets of the seas through stunning images and beautiful photography to engage and educate kids. From the Arctic to the Caribbean, tiny plankton to giant whales, sandy beaches to the deepest depths, Ocean: A Children's Encyclopedia let's your child discover the mysterious world beneath the waves. Packed with fun facts for kids, this encyclopedia will dazzle your child covering everything from sea creatures and ocean birds to the Great Barrier Reef. Topics are presented through a combination of fun graphics, interesting fact-boxes and high-quality photographs. Look up an individual subject for school projects or curious minds can read from beginning to end!

Interactive 3-D animations bring this fact-packed book to life to show you the fearsome creatures in all their glory. Make them feed, fight, fly, and bite.

The Children's Illustrated World Atlas is the essential reference for budding geographers and curious minds.

Get your binoculars ready! This bird watching guide covers over 300 bird species while being compact enough to fit in your pocket. Ideal for both novice and experienced birdwatchers, it serves as a complete photographic guide to the birds of Britain and Europe. Authenticated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), it features profiles and clear photographs of the most commonly seen birds, detailed illustrations of plumage and flight posture, and concise formatting for quick identification. Maps indicate where each bird can be found in different seasons and during migration, while links to a website provide audio for 60 bird sounds. This comprehensive reference helps enthusiasts identify species, recognize their sounds, and understand which birds are native or visiting. It also explores their behaviors, including mating, nursing, and migration patterns. Stunning photographs capture the beauty of the birds, and notes on distinguishing plumage variations make identification effortless. The revised 4th edition includes a link to hear common songs and calls. This guide is a perfect gift for birdwatchers or anyone wanting to identify birds in their garden or local area. Look out for more RSPB titles from DK!

Presents everything you want to know, see and find out about Earth. This title includes incredible stuff to dip into, from magnificent meteorites to cool caves, crystals and coral reefs. It also includes loads of Earth-related topics, hundreds of pictures, thousands of words and amazing things to discover and explore.

Embark on a captivating journey through 700 million years of Earth's history, exploring the evolution of life from early fish to modern humans. The narrative highlights key species, including dinosaurs and megafauna, leading to the emergence of hunter-gathering Homo sapiens during the Ice Age and the development of early civilizations. This engaging exploration is designed for children and parents to enjoy together, making it an ideal introduction to the remarkable story of life on our planet.