In The Art of the Good Life, you'll find fifty-two intellectual shortcuts for wiser thinking and better decisions, at home and at work. They may not guarantee you a good life, but they'll give you a better chance.
Lavishly illustrated throughout, this title provides children with masses of knowledge in the shape of bite-sized, numbered facts. The numbering system acts as a benchmark, and as children read they can clearly chart their progress as they explore a fascinating world of discovery. A huge variety of key topics are covered, from electricity, space and machines to animals, plants and the human bod…
Learning is an adventure both inside and outside of the classroom with the How to Survive Middle School study guide series! These colorful, highly visual books cover all the essential info kids need to ace important middle school classes. Large topics are broken down into easy-to-digest chunks, and reflective questions help kids check understanding and become critical thinkers. Written by…
An icon of science, the Periodic Table defines the fundamental chemistry of everything in the universe. In this compact yet comprehensive guide, Dan Green outlines the history, development and workings of the table, shows how its design reflects and illuminates the organization of all matter, and even explains what it has to tell us about the chemistry of distant stars and of our own bodies.
Physics in Minutes takes you on a journey from classroom experiments to cutting-edge contemporary theories, condensing everything you need to know about the way the Universe operates into 200 accessible and clearly illustrated essays.
This compact reference is the perfect intruduction to the fascinating world of astronomy. From our own solar system and constellations to the intricate lives of starts and dark matter, this book is the quickest possible way to learn about the nigh sky and the mysteries of the Universe. Giles Sparrow studied astronomy at University College London, and science communication at Imperial College…
Straightforward and accessible, Math in Minutes is a visually enhanced introduction to 200 key mathematical concepts. Each idea is quickly and clearly explained, and easy to remember, thanks to the simple yet essential illustrations that perfectly complement each description.