Best Selling Books by Clive Gifford

This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future.?? From simple machines to modern-day marvels, you''ll follow incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics charts the evolution of science year by year, century by century.?? You''ll meet influential inventors and famous faces from the past, including Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. You''ll visit places of scientific importance, such as prehistoric cave art, Stonehenge, Hiroshima and the first atomic bomb, the Moon landings, and the Higgs boson particle. These huge events are made simple thanks to eye-catching images, helpful timelines, and accessible, informative text.?? Landmark people and periods are combined in this one stunning volume for children, showcasing the ideas, experiments, and technologies that have shaped our daily lives and transformed the world today.?? Budding scientists, get ready for a time travelling trip like no other.

Uncover the mysteries of robotics in this funny technology series What is the smallest robot? How do robots know where to go? And will robots REALLY save the world? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book! With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way! The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.

An engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics that have an environmental impact, discovering how robots move, sense and make decisions in the service of humans. By building ever smarter robots we can equip them with the ability to work better by themselves and perform varied and complex tasks. Super-smart robots can work for 2,000,000 hours, without human supervision, make 21,000,000,000,000 calculations per second and reach a top speed of 282.42 kilometres an hour among other stupendous things. Books in the series: Eco-Robots Robot Explorers Robot Helpers Super-smart Robots

A fun first series introducing readers to life online. The online world offers great opportunities for learning, from support with homework to discovering how to do your favourite football trick! Find out the best ways to learn and have fun safely online with these friendly guides, perfect for children aged 5 and up. These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digital devices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protect themselves and their projects when they''re online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spread reinforce readers'' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character ''Max Computer'' offers practical advice and hands-on tips. Titles in the series: Being Healthy Online Coding Online Going Online Having Fun Online Learning Online Staying Safe Online

Cheio de ilustrações encantadoras e fatos fascinantes, este livro leva as crianças a explorar o que há de mais incrível no mundo da ciência. Da imensidão do Universo aos microecossistemas que existem dentro de nós, cada página revela descobertas surpreendentes e curiosidades que vão aguçar a imaginação. Prontos para embarcar em uma jornada repleta de conhecimento e diversão? ESPAÇO • CORPO HUMANO • DINOSSAUROS

Did you know that Sauroposeidon was as tall as a six-floor building? Or that Struthiomimus could run at speeds of 80km per hour? Look inside to find pictures and amazing record-busting facts about the biggest, fastest and most powerful dinosaurs in the world - plus many others

This essential title from award-winning author Clive Gifford provides children with all the information they need to know how the world works!We are surrounded by amazing things in the natural world, and we live in an age of exciting advances in science, engineering and technology. But do we really understand how and why things happen the way they do? This book explains all! - Witness the formation of Earth and the evolution of living things- See how animals and plants have adapted to live in every corner of the planet- Learn how ancient people lived and created their technology- Discover today''s incredible scientific and eco-friendly advances Covering a range of children''s favourite subjects, including space, nature, wildlife, dinosaurs, volcanoes, technology and much more, How the World Works is guaranteed to provide the answers to a world of tricky How? and Why? questions!

An encyclopedia divided into thematic subjects provides up-to-date information on everything from people, places, and events of the ancient world to working with renewable energy today.

A smart art activity book Discover the art of science with this innnovative and ingenious activity book, packed with creative projects and fun drawing challenges. This is Not a Science Book develops science knowledge by stealth, through drawing, sketching, making, and colouring. From mapping out bones in the body, building amazing spinning rotocopters, and brilliant brain puzzles, to monitoring the movements of the moon, taking a close-up look at creepy-crawlies, plus incredible optical illusions you can make yourself, the stimulating activities will get brains ticking and pens scribbling. Charming text, plus fascinating illustrations, makes the subject accessible and fun, ensuring that this book will enthrall and entertain curious children for hours. Remember: this is NOT a science book…or is it? Follow-up to the bestselling title, This is Not a Maths Book Templates for fun off-the-page activities are included Award-winning kids’ author Clive Gifford brings a new approach to scientific investigation

Created by an award-winning author-and-illustrator team, Olympics sets the stage with facts, articles, and essential background information across the complete range of Olympic summer competition. Every aspect of the summer games is covered, including their history, the bidding process, training and qualifying, and life in the Olympic Village. Coverage of the events themselves captures the exhilaration of competing at the pinnacle of world sports--from explosive sprints and the grace of gymnastics to the proving grounds of endurance, the marathon and triathlon, and everything in between. In addition, special spreads celebrate the great summer Olympics, from Stockholm 1912 to the record-breaking games of Sydney 2000. Olympic achievements are highlighted at the back of the book, bringing to life the great rivalries and honoring those competitors who battled adversity to shine on the world''s stage.

Pocket-sized companions present the key facts of science Concise study guides for exams with clear diagrams, charts and illustrations.