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The Science Behind Soccer, Volleyball, Cycling, and Other Popular Sports by Stephanie Watson
$16.00 NZD
Category: Sports and Outdoor Activities | Series: Science of the Summer Olympics Ser.
Behind every Summer Olympic scoring soccer kick, tennis-ball bounce, and hard-hitting volleyball serve, science is at work. The type of kick used on a soccer ball affects its path. An equestrian leans forward during a jump to help the horse balance. Cyclists wear tight clothing to reduce drag. Find out ...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: Buildings - The Sky-Scraping Story of Structures by Alex Woolf
$21.99 NZD
Category: Science and Maths | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
We spend a lot of our lives in buildings, but how many of us really think about how they're built and what they do for us? As society developed, architects needed to create different kinds of structure - from palaces and temples to modern factories and airports. This book explores the science of archite ...Show more
The Science Of: Poo and Farts - The Smelly Truth about Digestion by Alex Woolf
$21.00 NZD
Category: Science and Maths | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
This gruesome guide uses fact-packed, easy-to-read text and humorous illustrations to explore the making of poo, the digestive process, and how this smelly waste product can also be hugely useful to civilisation. Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introductory paragraph, illustrations a ...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: Seafaring - The Float-Tastic Facts about Ships by Anne Rooney
$21.99 NZD
Category: Science and Maths | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
People have been sailing the sea for thousands of years. Long ago, most seafarers stayed close to the coasts, but some adventurous explorers made awe-inspiring journeys, crossing the oceans to settle in new places. This fascinating guide to the science of seafaring explores how methods of moving over th ...Show more
The Science Of: Snot and Phlegm (The Slimy Truth about Breathing) by Fiona Macdonald
$21.00 NZD
Category: Science and Maths | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
Breathe in, breathe out... We all do it, every day and every night. Breathing is essential for life. It brings oxygen (a gas in the air) into our lungs. We need oxygen to keep our brains and bodies working properly. Without it-without breathing-we would die very quickly! This breathtaking guide to breat ...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
The Science Of: The Cosmic Truth about Rockets, Satellites, and Probes by Alex Woolf
$21.99 NZD
Category: Science and Maths | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
Did you know that the first space station was launched by the Soviet Union in 1971, or that the Webb Space Telescope - set to launch in 2020 - will be able to see vast distances, back to the early history of the universe? Space has been a source of fascination to humans for thousands of years. From the ...Show more
The Science Of: Warfare - The Ferocious Facts about How We Fight by Roger Canavan
$21.99 NZD
Category: Science and Maths | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
This fascinating guide to how humans have developed increasingly sophisticated military technology combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From medieval trebuchets and siege towers to the tanks and high-powered aircraft of today, it is an eye-opening introduction ...Show more
The Science of Acne and Warts - The Itchy Truth about Skin by Alex Woolf
$21.00 NZD
Category: Science and Maths | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
This gruesome guide to skin, the largest organ in the human body, uses factpacked, easy-to-read text and humorous illustrations to explore everything from how skin protects us to how it can itch and irritate us, and delves into why skin is such a integral part of our identity. Each spread has multiple e ...Show more
The Science of Snowboarding (The Science of Speed) by Lori Hile
$20.00 NZD
Category: Science and Maths | Series: The\Science of Speed Ser.
Watching a snowboard race is exciting, but have you ever wondered about the science behind the speed? From before boarders reach the course until they blaze across the finish line, science plays a key role. Find out about the concepts behind snowboard design, aerodynamic clothing, artificial snow, and m ...Show more