Robin Kerrod Livres

This guide serves as an essential resource for amateur astronomers, offering practical advice and insights to enhance their stargazing experience. It covers key topics such as equipment selection, observation techniques, and celestial phenomena. With clear explanations and tips, it empowers readers to deepen their understanding of the night sky and make the most of their astronomical pursuits.

A simple and clear how-to book for younger readers about light and how it works, with practical projects, accessible text and lively illustrations.

This picture-packed book for 8- to 12-year-olds investigates the powerful predators of the air and explores how they live.

Covers all aspects of cetacean life and biology, including anatomy, survival, hunting and feeding, intelligence, sounds and song, breeding, conservation, and much more - with stunning photographs and illustrations, this fact-packed book is perfect for 8- to 12-year-olds at home or school.

Do you know what an endoscope is? How does radar detect aircraft? How is nuclear energy produced? The Oxford Children's A-Z of Technology contains over 300 technology words listed alphabetically. It includes Feature spreads on key topics: communications, making and manufacturing, materials, space technology, and transport. Full colour photographs and illustrations on every page.

The world held its breath in July 1969 as it watched the first humans leave footprints on the Moon. Decades later, the lure of space exploration still sparks our imaginations. How did it all begin, and where else will it lead? This series chronicles the history of space exploration, from the invention of the rocket in China in the thirteenth century to the latest in space probes and technological advancements. Vivid images, informative text, and captivating quotes from those who experienced space exploration firsthand beckon readers to discover all they can about The History of Space Exploration.

Originally published in 1986, this book - now reissued with a substantial new postscript - focuses on those of Wittgenstein's writings (primarily in the Philosophical Investigations) that relate to theological issues, such as the inner life and the immortality of the soul.

A lively representation of the life and times of one of the world's great ancient civilisations. The Standard of Ur is one of the most famous objects to be discovered from ancient Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq). It was unearthed in a tomb in 1927 by Leonard Woolley during his archaeological excavations of the Royal cemetery of Ur. This beautifully illustrated short introduction tells the story of discovery and significance of this splendid object