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Stephen Biesty's Trains (HB) by Ian Graham
$29.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction
The bestselling, award-winning master of cross-sections Stephen Biesty presents a selection of well-loved trains in this brilliant lift-the-flap book. Look inside one of the first steam trains, a luxury electric train, a high-speed train of the future and more, to discover their inner workings. With ov ...Show more
The Science Of: Bridges and Tunnels - The Art of Engineering by Ian Graham
$21.99 NZD
Category: Science and Maths | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
Did you know that a bridge made of 104,500 water bottles spans Romania's Bega River, or that the first underground railway opened in London over 150 years ago? We have needed ways to cross valleys, rivers, and mountains for as long as there have been people on Earth. Over time, scientists and engineers ...Show more
The Science Of: Scabs and Pus - The Slimy Truth about Blood by Ian Graham
$21.00 NZD
Category: Science and Maths | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
This gruesome guide to blood uses fact-packed, easy-to-read text and humorous illustrations to explore the structure, uses, and lifecycle of blood, covering everything from why we grow scabs over cuts to why people donate blood at hospitals. Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introducto ...Show more
The Science Of: The Air-Mazing Truth about Planes and Helicopters by Ian Graham
$21.99 NZD
Category: Science and Maths | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
This fascinating guide to how humans mastered the power of flight combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From hot air balloons and the Wright brothers to today's super-fast jets, it is an eye-opening introduction to the mechanics and marvels of flight.Each sprea ...Show more
Wright Brothers and the Science of Flight: Explosion Zone by Ian Graham
$19.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction | Series: Explosion Zone S.
Man has always dreamed of being able to fly like the birds, but by the end of the nineteenth century this dream was becoming reality due to inventors such as Orville and Wilbur Wright. This book features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Here's the science box ...Show more
You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Plastic by Ian Graham; David Antram (Illustrator)
$20.00 NZD
Category: Science and Maths | Series: You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Ser.
The invention of plastics was one of the most important discoveries of the past century, revolutionising the way things are made, stored, and packaged. This book tells the story of plastics, from the science behind their creation, to their use across all aspects of society. You Wouldn't Want to Live Wit ...Show more
You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Robots! by Ian Graham; David Antram (Illustrator)
$6.90 NZD
$23.00 (70% off)
Category: Science and Maths | Series: You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Ser.
Robots are machines that can be programmed to carry out a series of complex actions automatically or under the control of an operator. They come in all shapes and sizes, from mechanical arms and driverless vehicles to walking, talking, artificial people. Learn about how robots are helping humanity by do ...Show more