From sophisticated computers to a simple pair of scissors - we are surrounded by machines. This lively and practical book looks at the enormous variety of machines and how they work.
From sophisticated computers to a simple pair of scissors - we are surrounded by machines. This lively and practical book looks at the enormous variety of machines and how they work.
Whether you know it or not, there are magnets hidden everywhere - in compasses, hairdryers, in telephones, in computers. This lively and practical book will tell you how magnets make engines work, how they help you find your way, and even how magnets can be switched on and off.
Discover the amazing world beneath your feet with Learn About Rocks and Minerals. Deep inside the Earth, precious metals, beautiful crystals and rocks as hard as granite are formed. Find out how new rocks are created, why mountains form and what happens when a volcano erupts.
Weather is around you all the time. Is it cloudy or sunny? Is the weather the same all over the country? This lively and practical book tells you all about different climates and seasons.