人们是怎么知道地球是圆的的？你也许会说是哥伦布航海发现的，但其实远在古希腊时期就有了地球是圆的的理论。 从船上的?t望台能看到在甲板上看不到的远方，月相变化，时差的产生，不同地方的人能看到不同的星空等等，这些都表明地球是圆的。 这本英语原版科普绘本提供了丰富有趣的知识，穿越历史，进入太空，启发孩子观察、思考有关地球形状的现象与知识，培养孩子独立思考的精神。 书后有简单的小实验，引导孩子自己动手、观察。
Step inside the world of x-rays where you can see behind walls, inside objects, and even through skin! Ever wonder what you would like? What about a laptop computer or cell phone? A spider or a fish? Each page features an x-ray photo of a person or object in nature, sports, or technology with de*ions and fun facts about the images themselves, along with a brief explanation of how x-rays work.
What causes earthquakes? Where do they happen most? What should you do if you feel the earth shake? Just follow the friendly crow-in-the-know for all the answers
Leaping lizards--the Cat and Co. explore the world ofreptiles! The Cat in the Hat travels the globe--in his trusty crocodilecar--to explore the world of reptiles: lizards, snakes, turtles,and crocodilians. Along the way, young readers learn thecharacteristics shared by most reptiles; basic information abouteach group; quirky, fun facts about individual species; and much,much more. Cool creatures featured include komodo dragons,chameleons, geckos, cobras, leatherback turtles, frilled lizards--avirtual Who's Who of the World's Most Remarkable Reptiles. Youngreaders will slither in delight!
Ever wondered how bubbles get into fizzy drinks? Or how weknow what the dinosaurs looked like? And just how many ants can ananteater eat? This book answers a wide range of 'how' questions andprovides further information with fun-filled facts. Appealingartworks help explain the answers, allowing children to build uptheir knowledge on a variety of subjects.
Did you know that if your intestines were removed they wouldstretch round a tennis court several times over? Or that humans areas hairy as gorillas? Or that you move more than 90 muscles in yourleg every time you take step? Or that you'll spend three years ofyour life on the toilet and one third of your life asleep? Packedwith freaky facts and random trivia, this is the perfect guide toeverything you ever wanted to know (and lots of things you mightnever have wanted to know) about Bodies - Horrid Henry style!
Remember Dublin for ever with this exquisite cut-papersouvenir. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning mementofeatures twelve of Dublin's most famous sites: Trinity College andthe Molly Malone statue, Guinness Storehouse, the General PostOffice and The Spire, St Patrick's Cathedral, The Custom House,Leinster House, Phoenix Park, Dublin Castle, The Gaiety Theatre,Merrion Square, Eason Bookstores on O'Connell Street and Ha'pennyBridge. Stylishly illustrated and folding out to a length of 150cm, this is a perfect souvenir for anyone visiting Ireland'scapital city. Great things come in small packages, and buyers willbe amazed at how much of Dublin is folded into this petite box.Printed front and back, twelve famous sites are featured along withbrief de*ions/histories in a concertina. Fully extended, thecityscape is almost 5 feet long! This is an impulse buy; great forcounter displays or baskets. It can be sold in travel, novelty,gift sections. This is a nice alternative to a postcard.
Filled with gorgeous photographs inspired by National Geographic Little Kids magazine, curious children are introduced to adorable baby animals,
Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this expanding pocket guidebrings the Metropolitan Museum of Art's treasured rooms andexhibitions to life. The guide features the Great Hall, Temple ofDendur, Charles Engelhard Court, Arms and Armour Court, Boiseriefrom the Hotel De Varengeville, Petri European Sculpture Court,Medieval Sculpture Hall, Leon Levy and Shelby White Court, DamascusRoom, B. Gerald Cantor Sculpture Gallery, Modern Art Galleries,Astor Court and the Patio from the Castle of Velez Blanco. Eachstylish illustration is accompanied by a short and informativede*ion, making this the perfect purchase for anyone wishing toremember a visit to New York's most famous art museum. About the Author: Sarah McMenemy is the creator of London: A Three-DimensionalExpanding City Skyline (9781406323481), New York: AThree-Dimensional Expanding City Skyline (9781606332957), Paris: AThree-Dimensional Expanding City Skyline (9781406337273) andWashington D.C.: A Three-Dimensional Expanding City Skyline(97814
THE CAT IN the Hat puts to rest any notion that money grows on trees in this super simple look at numismatics, the study of money and its history. Beginning with the ancient practice of bartering, the Cat explains various forms of money used in different cultures, from shells, feathers, leather, and jade to metal ingots to coins (including the smallest—the BB-like Indian fanam—and the largest—the 8-foot-wide, ship-sinking limestone ones from the Islands of Yap!), to the current king of currency, paper. Also included is a look at banking, from the use of temples as the first banks to the concept of gaining or paying interest, and a step-by-step guide to minting coins. A fascinating introduction is bound to change young reader’s appreciation for change!
George is heartbroken when he learns that his friend Annie andher father are moving to the US. Eric has a new job working for thespace program, looking for signs of life in the Universe. Ericleaves George with a gift—a book called The User’s Guide to theUniverse . But Annie and Eric haven’t been gone for very longwhen Annie believes that she is being contacted by aliens, who havea terrible warning for her. George joins her in the US to help herwith her quest—and before he knows it, he, Annie, Cosmos, andAnnie’s annoying cousin Emmett have been swept up in a cosmictreasure hunt, spanning the whole galaxy and beyond.
The best-selling hardcover is now available in paperback! Readers will be entranced by the simple, poetic text and the spectacular illustrations, which follow the restless Gray Wolf as he wanders through a winter night.
Do you smell smoke? Young apprentice Lemony Snicket is investigating a case of arson but soon finds himself enveloped in the ever-increasing mystery that haunts the town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea. Who is setting the fires? What secrets are hidden in the Department of Education? Why are so many schoolchildren in danger? Is it all the work of the notorious villain Hangfire? How could you even ask that? What kind of education have you had?
