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Among the many inventors and engineers who have shaped our world, few have been as farsighted or revolutionary as the genius of the Italian Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci. This fascinating guide explores da Vinci's life, inventions, and cultural legacy, breaking down scientific principles into clear, easy-to-follow language that is approachable for young readers. Readers can:  Explore Leonardo's life story, his years spent doodling sketches of early versions of the parachute, helicopter, diving suit, machine-gun, self-driving car and many more.  Take a tour through the other achievements of this great polymath, his work in mathematics, anatomy, astronomy, geology and civil engineering, not to mention his world famous paintings.  Uncover the world in which da Vinci lived, find out how his ideas were received, and how they influenced both contemporary and later scientists and inventors. Lavishly illustrated throughout by Paula Zamudio, with beautifully designed endpapers, this inspiring book supports home learning and is a wonderful introduction to Leonardo da Vinci's and his genius ideas for curious minds aged 8+.

Young readers can travel into space with this comprehensive reference guide to the cosmos, filled with galactic facts and incredible full-colour space photography. From the Big Bang to the Extremely Large Telescope, this is a definitive guide to our Solar System, the Universe, space exploration and beyond. Children can explore the constellations of the night sky, the Earth's orbit around the sun, profiles of planets and much more. • Illustrated throughout with the very latest space imagery • Clear annotations highlight important features • Profile boxes give you facts at a glance • Includes a section on observing the night sky • A wide-ranging glossary explains key terminology • Fully indexed for easy navigation Supporting STEM learning, this accessible and entertaining reference guide is perfect for children aged 8+.

When an army of invading Martians lands in England, panic and terror seize the population. As the aliens traverse the country in huge three-legged machines, incinerating all in their path with a heat ray and spreading noxious toxic gases, the people of the Earth must come to terms with the prospect of the end of human civilization and the beginning of Martian rule. Inspiring films, radio dramas, comic-book adaptations, television series and sequels,The War of the Worlds is a prototypical work of science fiction which has influenced every alien story that has come since, and is unsurpassed in its ability to thrill, well over a century since it was first published.

In Moreâ€s influential fantasy, first published in Latin in 1516, traveller Raphael reports on the peaceful, egalitarian society he discovered on a remote island. This edition is based on the 1684 translation by Gilbert Burnet.

This book is a journey through space and time! It will take young readers on a thrilling ride through the history of the space race-a true-life tale full of twists and turns, unforgettable people, and unexpected revelations. Packed with beautiful illustrations, this visual guide sets out information concisely and with clarity. Discover how we have mapped the Universe, developed spaceships, left our atmosphere, and explored existence beyond our world. This is a great way for readers to discover the history of space exploration, or to reinforce their understanding by putting facts in context and developing a sense of chronology and perspective. An illuminating read for young people aged 8+.

From the invention of the wheel to the information age, young readers can discover how the world have changed since our early ancestors, in this innovative, beautifully illustrated guide. Packed with annotated timelines, it maps out the chronology of each era and picks out major events and personalities in a concise and clear manner. This approach helps readers to put facts in context and develop a sense of history with a global perspective.  The Stone Age and early humans  Ancient Egypt  The Roman Empire  Black Death  The industrial revolution  The world at war  The space race  The information age An illuminating read for young people aged 8+.

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Written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney, this mind-expanding guide to chemistry is guaranteed to get a reaction, brought to life by dynamic, full-color illustrations! From learning how fireworks sparkle to the chemical makeup of planets, this collection of jaw-dropping facts allow readers to see subjects such as chemical reactions, atoms, and the periodic table in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take readers behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon, with eye-catching diagrams and fact boxes. Did you know that... • Adding salt to water makes it shrink • On some planets, it rains diamonds • Steel is more elastic than a rubber band Supporting STEM learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important chemistry concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends. Perfect for kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE The Know Your Science! series presents extraordinary and mind-boggling science facts that kids will love, and the scientific explanations behind them, brought to life with vibrant diagrams and illustrations.

This accessible, eye-catching book is jam-packed with incredible biology facts and the science behind them, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney. From the amazing science of trees to unbelievable makeup of the human body, these jaw-dropping facts allow readers to rediscover subjects such as ecology, evolution, and animal behaviour in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take you behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon. Did you know that... Some mammals can sense magnetic fields The largest living thing on Earth is a fungus A species of jellyfish is immortal Supporting STEM learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important biology concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends. These are brought to life by full-color illustrations, diagrams, fact boxes and a glossary of key terms. Perfect for kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE The Know Your Science! series presents extraordinary and mind-boggling science facts that kids will love, and the scientific explanations behind them, brought to life with vibrant diagrams and illustrations.