Woodford, Chris

This book tells about the animals and plants that typically make polar regions and tundra environments their homes.

Uses computer-generated images to explain how many devices and processes of modern technology work, covering such inventions as HDTV, game consoles, robot cars, helicopters, space probes, oil rigs, mass dampers, biometric id's, and tsunami alert systems.

Delve into a host of inventions, objects and gadgets to explore the ways they work. Images and fold-out pages reveal the components of each device and how it works.

Contains an introduction to the concept of weight, in simple text with illustrations, and provides information on what it is, how it is measured, and its history.

Contains an introduction to the concept of distance, in simple text with illustrations, and provides information on what it is, how it is measured, how it is perceieved on land and at sea.

Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for simple science experiments that focus on sound and hearing, and includes troubleshooting and safety tips.

Contains step-by-step, illustrated instructions for experiments involving principles of electricity and magnetism, with troubleshooting and safety tips.

Reviews the history of power and energy inventions, from the dawn of civilization to the present, including the first machines, steam and electric engines, and the incandescent light bulb.

Describes the history of the scientific process by which atoms and molecules were discovered, looks at subsequent research into the structure and behavior of atoms and molecules, and includes information about people who contributed to the field.

Presents a piece-by-piece breakdown of everyday electronic objects to describe how they work, including cell phones, computers, and cars.