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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 offers comprehensive insights into various types of piles, equipment, and methods used in piling. It covers essential calculations for pile resistance under compressive loads, as well as considerations for uplift and lateral loading. Key topics include the structural design of piles, marine structures, durability of foundations, ground investigations, and pile testing. The latest edition has been thoroughly updated to align with current structural Eurocodes and active British Standards, ensuring relevance and accuracy in modern engineering practices.

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, yet it is small enough to fit in your pocket. Whether you're a novice birdwatcher or an experienced birder, this is your complete photographic guide to all the birds of Britain and Europe. It is the perfect pocket companion for nature enthusiasts. All the facts and illustrations included in this fascinating field guide have been authenticated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). Inside, you will find:- Profiles and crystal clear photographs of over 300 most commonly seen birds in Britain and Europe- Detailed illustrations showing typical plumage and posture in flight- Clear and concise formatting to ensure quick and easy identification- Maps that accurately locate where the bird can be seen in summer, in winter, all year round, and on migration- Links to a website that provides audio for 60 bird soundsCompact and easy-to-use, RSPB Pocket Birds is a comprehensive reference book for bird-watching enthusiasts. It shows you how to identify bird species, what sounds to listen for, and which birds are indigenous to the UK and Europe - and which are visiting. Read about their different behaviours and habits, such as mating, nursing, and migration patterns. Stunning, high-quality photographs bring the birds on the page to life, capturing their beauty. Notes on distinguishing features in plumage variation help make identifying different species quick and effortless, wherever you spot them! This revised and updated 4th edition also includes a link to a website where common songs and calls can be heard. This is the perfect gift for birdwatchers or anyone wanting to put a name to the birds in their garden, local area or countryside. Look out for more RSPB books from DK:Discover the simplest, clearest guide to identifying common European birds ever in RSPB What's the Bird? Or get out into your garden and get bird spotting with the RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch.

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.

This work takes you on a journey to a lost world and helps you come face to face with dinosaurs! It contains incredible see-through pages and a special CD take you under the skin of the most astonishing creatures the Earth has ever seen, including Allosaurus, the fiercest Jurassic meat eater. It helps you to make dinosaur skeletons run, turn and snap their fearsome jaws on the interactive CD; find out what the world was like millions of years ago as you explore the prehistoric continents; and, see how and where dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals lived. It's a thrilling dinosaur adventure.