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Science of the Human Body: Body Systems by James Shoals
$36.99 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction | Series: The\Science of the Human Body Ser.
Did you know that if you spend one hour reading this book, you'll move your eye muscles about 10,000 times? During that hour you'll also breathe air, hear sounds, and digest food, while your hair grows and your skin cells regenerate. Your neurons may even make a few new connections as you learn from wha ...Show more
Science of the Human Body: Cells, Tissues and Organs by James Shoals
$36.99 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction | Series: The\Science of the Human Body Ser.
Did you know that if all your blood vessels were laid out end-to-end, they would stretch all the way around the world, not just once but twice? Not only that--you are made up of millions of cells, many miles' worth of nerve fiber, and more than 20 feet of intestine. The human body is a truly amazing mac ...Show more
Science of the Human Body: Diseases by James Shoals
$36.99 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction | Series: The\Science of the Human Body Ser.
Nobody likes to get sick! And yet, diseases are a constant source of fascination for us all. Whether it's the cold bug that kept you home from school or the genetic disease called hemophilia that sparked the Russian Revolution, human diseases are complex and fascinating areas of study. Diseases will int ...Show more
Science of the Human Body: Epidemics and Pandemics by James Shoals
$36.99 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction | Series: The\Science of the Human Body Ser.
Viruses and bacteria are so small that you need a microscope to see them, and yet they are powerful enough to change the course of human history. Ancient epidemics like smallpox and the plague and current scourges like HIV/AIDS and cholera have profound impacts on the way we live today. Epidemics and Pa ...Show more
Science of the Human Body: Genes and Genetics by James Shoals
$36.99 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction | Series: The\Science of the Human Body Ser.
In ancient times, people had no idea how or why it was that children resembled their parents. These days we know that characteristics like height and eye color are passed along in families through the genetic code. Our understanding of genetics has fundamentally changed medicine, agriculture, and even c ...Show more
Science of the Human Body: Immunology by James Shoals
$36.99 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction | Series: The\Science of the Human Body Ser.
Our world is awash with germs, viruses, and bacteria-tiny but powerful invaders that can make us sick. Fortunately, the human immune system mounts an amazing defense against all these attackers. Immunology will introduce you to the many strategies our bodies use to protect us, as well as the many things ...Show more
Science on Viking Expeditions by Isaac Kerry
$17.99 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction | Series: The\Science of History Ser.
Vikings were fierce warriors who sailed the seas looking for new lands. They were expert sailors and shipbuilders. Find out the science behind their explorations, shipbuilding, and daily life. Discover how modern technology is being used to discover more about the lives of Vikings and their expeditions. ...Show more
Science on the Titanic by Tammy Enz
$17.99 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction | Series: The\Science of History Ser.
You may know about the sinking of the Titanic. But did you know science played a big role in the ship's voyage, disaster, and discovery? Learn all about the ship and the events that led to it sinking. Discover how technology uncovered answers to how this famous ship's voyage ended in disaster.
The Science Of: Buildings - The Sky-Scraping Story of Structures by Alex Woolf
$14.99 AUD
Category: The Science Of | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
We spend a lot of our lives in buildings, but how many of us really think about how they're built and what they do for us? As society developed, architects needed to create different kinds of structure - from palaces and temples to modern factories and airports. This book explores the science of archite ...Show more
The Science Of: Seafaring - The Float-Tastic Facts about Ships by Anne Rooney
$14.99 AUD
Category: The Science Of | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
People have been sailing the sea for thousands of years. Long ago, most seafarers stayed close to the coasts, but some adventurous explorers made awe-inspiring journeys, crossing the oceans to settle in new places. This fascinating guide to the science of seafaring explores how methods of moving over th ...Show more
The Science Of: The Air-Mazing Truth about Planes and Helicopters by Ian Graham
$9.99 AUD
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Category: The Science Of | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
This fascinating guide to how humans mastered the power of flight combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From hot air balloons and the Wright brothers to today's super-fast jets, it is an eye-opening introduction to the mechanics and marvels of flight.Each sprea ...Show more
The Science Of: The Cosmic Truth about Rockets, Satellites, and Probes by Alex Woolf
$14.99 AUD
Category: The Science Of | Series: The\Science Of... Ser.
Did you know that the first space station was launched by the Soviet Union in 1971, or that the Webb Space Telescope - set to launch in 2020 - will be able to see vast distances, back to the early history of the universe? Space has been a source of fascination to humans for thousands of years. From the ...Show more
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