This book tells the story of the brilliant English naturalist, his adventures around Rio de la Plata, and explains the origin of his theory of evolution.
Which fruit has a forelock? For which flower people in the 17th century were ready to give all their property? Which flowers stink of dead bodies, which leaf can withstand a person, which plant has the largest seed, which trees reach more than 100 meters in height, and which plant does not like to be touched - you will learn about these and other amazing facts of the plant world on the pages of this book.
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Incredible atlas for children 'Animals of Seven Continents' + Bright stickers with the worldwide animals! This atlas "Animals of Seven Continents" enables the child to plunge into the fairy-tale world of fauna of seven continents and five oceans. Due to the bright drawings and stickers, you will get acquainted with more than 400 illustrations of mammals, insects, crustaceans, amphibians, reptiles, toddlers and many other living beings. At the end of the book, you will find a page with stickers that you can attach in the right place on the appropriate continent. Stickers will help children realize that some animals live on all continents, and some inhabit only a few places of the Earth. This book also helps young readers to study current environmental concepts and terms such as "conservation of nature", "global warming", "sustainable development". Simple research will turn your children into young ecologists! This book is aimed at developing children and makes it possible for parents to have interesting discussions with their children.
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Smart Pickings (2nd Edition) further engages young readers with the world of science. It promotes talk between children, their classmates, teachers, parents, family and friends. The book introduces a range of diverse and inspirational scientists who have or are making a difference through their innovations and research. A book to encouraging us all to wonder, ask questions and ask 'Who are they?', 'How might I be like them?'
Our unique encyclopedia "The brain" is not just a book, it's an amazing journey through the human body. It will explain to the child how does the brain work, what is responsible for all the processes in our organism, what does the brain do at night and why do we see dreams. The journey is going to be very interesting and exiting thanks to pop up images and numerous interactive elements. Book is made of cellulose cardboard of the best quality and has a hardcover with Soft touch lamination. It will be a great helper in preparation for school.
This series contains four volumes, covering life science, physics, and chemistry. Each unit will follow the four major steps of "observation and prediction, experimental exploration, cooperative problem solving, and thinking and expansion", combined with the five STEAM competencies: technology, science, engineering, art, and mathematics. By doing experiments in each lesson to combine "learning" and "life", to strengthen children's abstract concepts of science through their five senses, to deepen children's impression of English vocabulary and scientific knowledge, and inspire children to learn independently.
Nature is full of miracles. Humans have always taken inspiration from it in order to find new and effective solutions for technological problems. Animals and plants show us how it is possible to live environmentally friendly without wasting energy and by using only the minimum amount of material. Follow our clever mascot Geckologo and be fascinated by the many secrets nature has to offer.
Volume 1 of our bookseries on bionics provides an overview of the interesting and future-oriented science bionics and its use. It shows how nature serves as a resource for an effective and systematic solution to technical problems. The reader can access the content through their own research, discovery and experiments.
Collection detail: A collection to awaken the curiosity of the little ones and discover together the natural landscapes and the animals that inhabit them. Cows, horses, sheep, pigs and other species live in the Argentine fields, far from the city. In the pages of this book, you will find facts and curiosities about these animals and their daily habitat.
Collection detail: A collection to awaken the curiosity of the little ones and discover together the natural landscapes and the animals that inhabit them. Ball bugs, ants, earthworms, spiders, and other insects and small invertebrates live in gardens. Sparrows, hummingbirds, butterflies and the neighbor's cat also visit. In the pages of this book, you will find facts and curiosities about these animals and their daily habitat.
You can’t look inside your body, but there is a lot going on in there. Using a press-out flashlight made of card, you can explore the darkened transparent pages of this book. As you move it around you'll soon discover all the details hidden in each picture. You'll see through your body and discover what happens inside. Learn about our five senses. Watch a baby grow inside its mother. Find out what happens to the food we eat. Explore your body through X-rays and under the microscope.
Inside Animals is a set of six illustrated books that reveal the biology inside different animals. Each book looks at five different animals and is accompanied by easy-to-read informative text. An introductory spread shows what the animal looks like, and the following spread shows a simplified side view of the internal biology. The combination of clear illustrations, large labels, and descriptions create a great book for curious 8-year-olds
With the stories of FRED, the little ant who is always hungry for knowledge, children learn that science is the study of our natural world. The stories about FRED give first insight into natural science without being overloaded by theory. Exploring science with FRED combines stories of FRED with easy first experiments, gives children a positive start in the sciences of physics and chemistry, raises children’s natural curiosity with hands-on exploration, brings the world of science to life at kindergarten and primary school.
Andy Thompson’s true-to-life, graphic and gripping account of his work as an NHS paramedic in Britain’s A&E emergency Ambulance Service will shock you, sadden you, entertain you, and perhaps inspire you. You’ll smile at some of Andy’s real patient encounters, while others will cause you to wipe a tear. Using official NHS documentation recorded at the time to give precise details of each incident, Andy has held firm to the real-life accounts, even in keeping the dialogue as close as his memory allows to what was really said at the time. It’s as if you’re there next to him, struggling with the effects of adrenaline and fighting to save life. This is a rare work of medical non-fiction delivered in a way that is factual, informative, but at the same time naturally entertaining and moving, written with candour and humour. And if you have ever thought what it takes to become a paramedic - or any other of the specialist vocations - and that you could never achieve it yourself, Andy’s inspiring story of how he went from postman to frontline healthcare professional, fulfilling his dream, will make you think again that anything is possible if you have the desire. Andy says there are no heroics in the book and that he simply did his job, but we are sure The Dark Side will leave you convinced there are true heroes on our streets right here, right now. Saving lives every day, every night and often against all the odds. It might even change your whole perspective on life.
Following up on his well-received first book, Andy Thompson provides another captivating, thought-provoking and at times intense glimpse into the daily life of a Paramedic working in the UK’s National Health Service. In the style of his first book, Andy recalls each event from the detailed documentation recorded at the time, each account written in a way that puts the reader right there next to him so that you live the events in real-time, hear the dialogue between paramedics, patient, their loved ones and other healthcare professionals as it would have been, and share in Andy’s thought processes during each of the ten very different situations he encounters. The term ‘The Dark Side’ describes the frontline emergency aspect of the Ambulance Service, since paramedics frequently experience sombre situations. In ‘The Dark Side, Part 2’ you will share in some truly traumatic, tragic and tearful events involving a seemingly vibrant, healthy young patient, a prison inmate, the victims of an horrific car crash, heart attacks, a frightening epileptic fit, the alarming effects of an allergic reaction, and what can happen when under-strain doctors prescribe the wrong medication. But there’s still room for lighthearted moments and a taste of the sometimes dark humour that allows paramedics to continually deal with events most of us would find too horrific. The detail in the descriptions of the care given to each patient on-scene by Andy and his colleagues will have you marvelling at the ability of these healthcare professionals to work at such speed of thought, buying enough time to deliver a patient into the specialist hands of hospital care and often full recovery. Of course there are inevitably also those times when tears of hope turn to tears of despair for loved ones. You cannot feel that pain until it happens to you, but this book will bring you mighty close to it at times.
Evolution shows that plants and animals have developed ingenious strategies to protect themselves from predators. Predators, however, developed equally sophisticated senses in order to better detect their prey. The development of survival strategies, hence, resembles an »arms race« of evolution. This book demonstrates how highly effective sensory performance for tracking prey and, in turn, more effective »weapons« for warding off enemies have developed. We learn, for example, how bats can orient themselves in the dark while hunting moths and what remarkable techniques moths use to protect themselves from their nocturnal hunters.
We are constantly looking for new medicines to treat deadly diseases such as cancer, diabetes and strokes. To do this, pharmaceutical researchers rely on ingredients from nature: plants and animals alike are important sources for new pharmaceutical products. The cosmetic industry is also discovering important ingredients in the rainforests. For example, skin creams that are developed from oily fruits, seeds and palm trees or new fragrances created from various orchid species. This book introduces many interesting examples, where nature and its ingredients furthered the invention of medical and cosmetic products.
This series consists of six volumes(volumes 1-3 are published), and each volume has one class book, one activity book, and one storybook. Combined with Crayola and the White House in the United States to develop AIE to Live art cross-field courses. Use art to learn Chinese, English, science, society, and mathematics and inspire children's creativity.
STEM is an acronym for SCIENCE , TECHNOLOGY , ENGINEERING , MATHEMATICS . In this series , children will learn about above areas through the interesting information and simple experiments perfect for children of all ages . Then , at the end of each experiment the children learn about the value of STEM applied in the experiment . It is a 12 levelled series starting from kindergarten to level 10 . Suggested size : A4 ( 297 X 210 MM ) Pages : 32-64 Titles in the series : Level A, B, 1 to 10
The observation of nature can be transformed into a game that collaborates with respectful upbringing in harmony with the environment. That's why this field guide to identifying birds and birds of prey in cities was conceived and produced as a companion during outings, picnics, and vacations so that the whole family can connect with the amazing world around us.
