Atoms Under The Floorboards

Download or read book Atoms Under the Floorboards written by Chris Woodford and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the modern home as a springboard, Atoms under the Floorboards introduces the reader to the fascinating and surprising scientific explanations behind a variety of common (and often entertainingly mundane) household phenomena, from gurgling drains and squeaky floorboards to rubbery custard and shiny shoes. Packed with facts and fun, each chapter focuses on a feature in each of the areas and slowly unpicks the science behind it. * Is it better to build skyscrapers like wobbly jellies or stacks of biscuits? *Can you burn your house down with an electric drill? *How many atoms would you have to split to power a lightbulb? *How can a raincoat be waterproof and breathable at the same time? Atoms under the Floorboards answers all these questions, and hundreds more. You'll never look at your home the same way again ...

Download or read book Height written by Chris Woodford and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the concept of height and how it is measured. Discusses depth, angles, altitude, and record breakers. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, activities, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Download or read book Cool Stuff and how it Works written by Chris Woodford and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear, accessible text--along with cutting-edge imaging that reveals the inner secrets of high-tech devices--explains all aspects of modern technology, from microchips to iPods.

Download or read book Arctic Tundra and Polar Deserts written by Chris Woodford and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2011 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information about the animals and plants that typically make polar regions and tundra environments their homes.

Download or read book Energy written by Chris Woodford and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-03-19 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You and the world around you are full of Energy. From the food you eat to the awesome power of the stars, energy is a part of everything in the Universe. How much energy is there in a bolt of lightning? Why is there more heat in an iceberg than a cup of tea? Find out how energy affects your daily life, the ways it is released, how plants and animals use energy in extreme climates and see for yourself how energy is all around us with Energy.

Download or read book Science and the City written by Laurie Winkless and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-11 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cities are a big deal. More people now live in them than don't, and with a growing world population, the urban jungle is only going to get busier in the coming decades. But how often do we stop to think about what makes our cities work? Cities are built using some of the most creative and revolutionary science and engineering ideas – from steel structures that scrape the sky to glass cables that help us communicate at the speed of light – but most of us are too busy to notice. Science and the City is your guidebook to that hidden world, helping you to uncover some of the remarkable technologies that keep the world's great metropolises moving. Laurie Winkless takes us around cities in six continents to find out how they're dealing with the challenges of feeding, housing, powering and connecting more people than ever before. In this book, you'll meet urban pioneers from history, along with today's experts in everything from roads to time, and you will uncover the vital role science has played in shaping the city around you. But more than that, by exploring cutting-edge research from labs across the world, you'll build your own vision of the megacity of tomorrow, based on science fact rather than science fiction. Science and the City is the perfect read for anyone curious about the world they live in.

Download or read book Science: A Visual Encyclopedia written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the world of science. This comprehensive visual guide has biology, chemistry, and physics covered for budding scientists everywhere. From electricity and engines to sound waves and space travel, Science: A Visual Encyclopedia explores every topic in stunning detail and answers just about any question you can think of. Spectacular visuals and innovative graphics engage young readers alongside crystal-clear text and wow facts to ensure the spectrum of subjects are all easily understood. Whether watching melting chocolate for states of matter or whizzing around a rollercoaster for types of energy, key concepts are brought to life with the most memorable content. Did you know that the dot on this "i" contains millions of tiny atoms, the building blocks of everything? Or that it is only the mysterious force of gravity that stops you from falling off planet Earth? Learn the super science of the entire Universe in the pages of this extraordinary encyclopedia. Children will keep returning time and time again to this family favorite - an important addition to any library.