Other editions of book Mammoth Science: The Big Ideas That Explain Our World

David Macaulay's troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of physics, biology, and chemistry in this unconventional and highly original guide to science.From the interior of an atom to the solar system and beyond, the mammoths seek to understand the science! These intrepid science demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain. They wrestle with magnets to understand their powerful force, make mammoth models of different materials explore what gives them mass, and step into an X-ray machine to reveal the bones beneath their woolly exterior. Observing and recording the mammoth's behavior is bestselling illustrator David Macaulay, whose How Machines Work won the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2016. Renowned for his ability to explain complex ideas with simple genius, Macaulay captures the oddball humor of his subject matter, making Macaulay's Mammoth Science the perfect introduction to scientific principles for the young and the young-at-heart.

David Macaulay's troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of physics, biology, and chemistry in this unconventional and highly original e-guide to science.These intrepid science demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain. Why do objects float? What's inside a living cell? How do magnets work? What gives a mammoth mass? More than 60 core science topics are covered, backed up with clear explanatory text and supporting diagrams.Renowned for his ability to explain complex ideas with simple genius, best-selling author and illustrator Macaulay injects oddball humor into his subject matter. Children will delight in his quirky illustrations while gaining a thorough grounding in key science subjects. Easily accessible, amusing, and informative, Macaulay's Mammoth Science is the perfect introduction to scientific principles for the young and the young at heart.