Books with author John Farndon

This is a fabulous photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, as well as how to build your owncollection. Expertly written text describes the impact of factors such as time, weather and water erosion onthe development of these substances, and the part played by natural phenomena such as volcanoes andearthquakes. Specimens are grouped according to their chemical composition and characteristics, and all entries include quick-reference identification checklists to aid recognition. Featuring over 800 images, this book is a one-stop illustrated encyclopedia and field guide on an endlessly fascinating and richly consuming subject.

Earth Lab: World Atlas takes children around the globe to discover our planet’s rich diversity of cultures, wildlife, and natural beauty. Detailed maps of every continent highlight key landmarks and geographical features, and informative text provides fascinating details about the countries, animals, and famous places found in each region. When young explorers have finished learning about the wonders of our world, they can decorate their rooms with the included models of three famous landmarks, an inflatable globe, and a world map poster with stickers.The kit includes:• 56-page book full of facts about all the countries of the world• Three models of the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, and a Mayan pyramid• 10-inch inflatable globe• 18 x 13-inch poster• 60 reusable stickers

From skyscrapers to jet aircraft, from mobile phones to computers, the products of modern science surround us on all sides.Perhaps the most significant product of science, however, is not the microwave, or the space station or the widescreen TV; it is the scientific method itself. Those societies that have actively embraced this method have flourished. The men and women who appear in The Great Scientists haver all excelled in their chosen field of science; some have excelled across a range of scientific areas, while still others can, with some justification, claim to be the founders of their own disciplines.The road into the light of reason has not always been an easy one: skepticism, mockery, threats and worse have often been the lot of the experimental scientist who has dared to challenge the accepted 'truths'. Yet they have persevered, and in doing so have provided a shining example for the rest of humanity. The great scientists have burned, in Bertrand Russell's telling phrase, 'wiht all the noonday brightness of human genius. The Great Scientists tells their story.

This is a definitive full color guide for young readers. It includes an introduction to rocks, minerals and gems and how they form, how and where to look for them, how to identify rocks and minerals, and everything there is to know about building a collection. Packed with fun facts and practical activities, the book features high-definition color photography and data keys that show noteworthy qualities of each specimen in extraordinary detail. Rocks, Minerals and Gems shows how to read the landscape for clues and identify different rock types -- from dazzling diamonds to grainy sandstone. It describes fascinating facts and data boxes provide short facts to help with quick identification. Earth's most precious rocks, minerals and gems can be anywhere and everywhere in the world -- from riverbeds to beaches, cliff faces to fields. The only equipment needed is a backpack, a smartphone and some good walking shoes -- and maybe a small bag to carry home the treasure.

With more than 20 million copies sold in 41 languages and more than 88 countries worldwide, DK Eyewitness has been the most trusted series in reference publishing for more then three decades. Visually engaging, informative, and lively, the more than 100 titles in the Eyewitness series focus on subjects that complement students' personal interests and areas of study to make learning simple and fun. The most trusted nonfiction series for teachers, librarians, and parents Perfect for homework help Combination of pictures and text make the series perfect for reluctant readers and ESL students

Rocks, minerals and fossils have a timeless fascination. This book's major feature is its two extensive visual directories - one on rocks and minerals and one on fossils - containing over 800 in-depth specimen profiles. Each profile features a superb color photograph for easy identification. Handy information boxes give facts and figures such as type and location, and detailed artworks and reconstructions show the structure-type of rocks, and how each fossil originally looked.