The body is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of the body.
Did you know there's a single spot on your brain that recognizes numbers? Or that the first computer bugs were actual insects and that most of the internet is under water? This fascinating book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, a glossary and index and links to specially selected websites to find out more.
Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascinating book is filled with 100 historical facts, bright, infographic-style illustrations, a glossary and index. There are also links to specially selected websites with video clips and more information.
Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, "infographics" style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA. A fresh, new approach to science big and small, inspiring a new generation of scientists. There is an increasing popularity and interest in all sorts of aspects of science, and this book caters for children (and adults) who want an overview.
This informative book is filled with 100 fascinating facts about food, from how to grow a burger in a laboratory to how many bees it takes to fill an orchard with apples. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, plus internet links to specially selected websites for more information.
Economics is all about how and why we make choices. This exciting book breaks down a fascinating subject that governs so much of our lives. Why are markets so important? How do we actually make decisions? Will robots take our jobs? Accessible and informative, this comprehensive introduction will help readers understand how the world really works. Cartoons, comic strips and diagrams offer simple explanations of big ideas. Suitable for adults and children alike - a brilliant resource for anyone looking to learn about economics. Explores big questions by looking at economics from every angle: from problems that face individuals, through the issues that affect businesses and nations, to the vital global questions that will decide our futures.
Proč má Kanada uprostřed vlajky javorový list? Co nese v zobáku orel na bílém pozadí mexické vlajky? Je pouhou náhodou, že všechny země Středního východu mají vlajky ve stejných barvách? Na tyto a mnohé další otázky odpoví tento bohatě ilustrovaný svazek plný historických a zeměpisných informací, ale také mnohých zajímavostí o detailech jednotlivých vlajek a národech, kterým patří. V barvách, symbolech a vzorech na vlajkách se skrývají legendy staré jako Země sama. Vydejte se na cestu (nejen) napříč kontinenty a zeměmi, do světa mýtů a historie, a poznejte svět, ve kterém žijeme.
