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Young readers can discover the wonders of physics with this inspirational and accessible book, brought to life by full-colour illustrations. This vibrant jacketed hardback is packed with clear, colourful, and engaging explanations of the world of physics, including matter and motion, space and time, energy and forces. Supporting STEM learning, this book is an ideal supplement to school education as it covers many core topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way. Big new concepts pop off the page thanks to colourful diagrams and an engaging, energetic text. Kids will relish sharing them with friends and family! Young readers will love exploring exhilarating new ideas • Astrophysics : the Big Bang, the moon, space exploration... • Optics : the speed of light, refraction, illusions... • Acoustics : sound waves, the doppler effect, supersonic sound... • Applied physics : engineering, aerodynamics; future technologies... Perfect for readers aged 8-12.

Astronomy for Curious Kids: An Illustrated Introduction to the Solar System, Our Galaxy, Space Travel―and More!

Arcturus Publishing Ltd Computer Science for Curious Kids An Illustrated Introduction to Software Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Securityand More!.

How did life emerge? What are the smallest elements of matter? How are planets formed? Over the centuries, brilliant men and women have sought to develop theories to answer the most compelling questions about the world around us. Through their amazing insights and conscientious efforts they helped to create the world we know today. In this beautifully illustrated book, Anne Rooney introduces you to the fascinating world of science and its greatest practitioners. Ranging from evolutionary biology to quantum physics to chaos theory and featuring the ideas of such pivotal scientists as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Stephen Hawking, this essential guide will bring you up to speed on all of the world's most important scientific discoveries.

Follow the timeline to get a unique picture of how scientific discoveries were made. Take a thrilling ride through history and discover how scientists changed the world, from steady advances in technology to sudden leaps in understanding. This innovative guide brings breakthroughs and discoveries to life, putting events in context and explaining key ideas in clear language. Discover how our world has been radically transformed by chemistry, biology, and physics, from the discovery of fire and the wheel, right through to genetic engineering and the Information Age.

Written by former NASA engineer Dr. David Baker, this full-color hardback guide offers a comprehensive overview of electrical and mechanical engineering, catering to students and enthusiasts alike. From Newtonian mechanics to nuclear engineering and artificial intelligence, this guide clarifies complex concepts, delving into the subject’s history, as well as future developments and challenges. With accessible text complemented by helpful diagrams, photographs, further reading suggestions, and easily digestible features, mastering the subject has never been more straightforward. Part of the Knowledge 101 series, it provides reader-friendly text, spectacular images, and informative diagrams to simplify the learning experience across various disciplines.

Explore the impact and potential of AI technologies in this full-coloor hardback guide, written by award-winning science author Anne Rooney. Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant technological developments of recent times, with the possibility to reshape society as we know it. In this engaging volume, the author explains the cutting-edge science behind artificial intelligence models as well as the philosophical implications in simple and accessible language. Covering subjects such as deep learning, neural networks, large language models, The Essential Book of Artificial Intelligence provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.  Illustrated with full-colour images and diagrams throughout  Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting  This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curious