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Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In How Not to Be Wrong, Jordan Ellenberg shows us that math isn't confined to abstract incidents that never occur in real life, but rather touches everything we do--the whole world is shot through with it. Math allows us to see the hidden structures underneath the messy and chaotic surface of our world. It's a science of not being wrong, hammered out by centuries of hard work and argument. Armed with the tools of mathematics, we can see through to...
Author
Language
English
Description
"What's it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that's been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the prehistoric ruins of the American Southwest? Who really was the infamous the Monster of Florence? Douglas Preston's journalistic explorations have taken him from the haunted country of Italy to the jungles of Honduras. He was granted exclusive journalistic access to the largest tomb in Egypt's Valley...
Author
Language
English
Description
"In this fun, fact-packed science book for kids, young readers will discover the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that keep our bodies and our world running, as well as how and when they can be harmful and the precautions we can take to prevent them from becoming so. Meet a glowing squid, traveling fungus spores, and much more. The Bacteria Book walks the line between 'ew, gross!' and 'oh, cool!,' exploring why we need bacteria and...
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
xv, 304 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics. For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and informative presentations about science, history, the...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
176 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Dinosaur Knowledge Genius! is packed with more than 60 topics covering the fascinating world of dinosaurs including the most fearsome predators; which dinosaurs were plant-eaters; who had frills, crests, or spikes; what dinosaurs roamed during the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous eras; who lived in herds and packs; and much more! As you move from one quiz to the next, you will not only learn about prehistoric life, but also have fun in this marvelously...
6) Wow in space
Author
Series
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
179 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Based on the authors' #1 podcast, this exploration of the solar system, stars and life in worlds beyond our own is filled with eye-popping illustrations, mind-blowing facts, jokes, quizzes, comics and more.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Sixth edition.
Physical Desc
456 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
This is the ultimate guide to sports and the perfect reference for the Paris Olympics 2024 - an amazing year for sport. Discover everything you need to know about more than 200 sports, including all the Olympic and Paralympic events featured in Tokyo and Beijing. Get the authoritative inside scoop from leading experts in each sport. Discover match-winning insights into the strategies and tactics of the world's top competitors. And learn all of the...
Author
Publisher
Nosy Crow Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
[American edition]
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations, color ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"From fossilized feathers to long-necked look-alikes, this ingenious book is packed with so many amazing dinosaur discoveries, you'll soon become a paleontology pro. Including jaw-dropping research that will debunk many myths about all kinds of prehistoric creatures--you'll never look at a pigeon the same way again!"--
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Series
Publisher
Starry Forest Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
33 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explore artificial intelligence-- the programming that teaches computers to be brainy! Did you know that you can teach a robot to play soccer? Or that you can ride in a car driven by a computer? Discover how AI learns and grows, as well as how it identifies objects by recognizing differences and similarities!
Author
Publisher
Wellfleet Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
255 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful features explanations of some of the most intriguing and entertaining facts from prehistory, ancient Egypt, the Industrial Revolution, and beyond. " -- Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Hampton Roads
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
xviii, 182 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
For thousands of years, Native American tradition has taught that we all carry within us an ancient blessing, a spirit clan that connects us to the earth. Our spirit clan may be an animal, or a plant, a stone, or some special object that has taken on spiritual power. Your clan is a reservoir of powerful energy. It helps carry you through troubled times and protects you from danger. The wisdom of their teachings shows the way to true peace and prosperity...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This visually stunning tour of the prehistoric world is packed with a whopping amount of numerical facts and stats--from the fastest, biggest and deadliest creatures to the size of dinosaurs' hearts, brains, tails and scales.
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Inspirational and aspirational. Fearless and phenomenal. The 101 women athletes every fan needs to know! Fully updated to include today's stars, this fun collection of questions and answers will have kids stumping their friends and adult sports fans with their expert knowledge."
Author
Series
Publisher
Brittanica Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"A world full of mind-blowing history facts. Every fact is connected in funny and fantastic ways. Follow a trail that transports you from facts about pirates to facts about emus, and from facts about astronaut meals to facts about King Tut's tomb."--
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury USA
Pub. Date
©2008.
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
xvii, 302 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
A collection of hilarious and deeply informed writings about drink from one of the all-time authorities. Kingsley Amis was one of the great masters of comic prose, and no subject was dearer to him than the art and practice of imbibing. This new volume brings together the best of his three out-of-print works on the subject. Along with a series of well-tested recipes (including a cocktail called the Lucky Jim) the book includes Amis's musings on The...
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