Science & Technology

Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears....

A young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller The Disappearing Spoon, chronicling the extraordinary stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence: the periodic table. Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation?...

“This rich volume is a national treasure.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Captivating, informative, and inspiring…Easy to follow and hard to put down.” —School Library Journal (starred review) The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch...

Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic, and it will affect the younger generation the most....

“It’s sensibly written and beautifully illustrated.” – The Telegraph Hit the road with writer and broadcaster JAMES MAY to discover incredible human-powered vehicles – from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter. Yes, really! Packed with fun, facts and...

Think you know everything about Minecraft? This book is packed with 101 amazing facts that will surprise even the most experienced players.

The Consolation of Philosophy is one of the key works in the rich tradition of Western philosophy, partly because of the circumstances in which it was written. Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (c480-c524) was of aristocratic Roman birth and became consul and then master of offices at Ravenna...

Brought to you by Ladybird. Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019 and shortlisted for the Best Children's Audiobook at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020. Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next...

Following on from The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions, this audiobook provides EVEN MORE answers to the weird, wonderful and sometimes downright dumbfounding questions that buzz around kids' brains at bedtime.

Celebrate Indigenous thinkers and inventions with this beautifully designed, award-winning interactive nonfiction book—perfect for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass. Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Insulated double-walled construction. Recorded history and folklore. Life-saving...

Brought to you by Puffin. Learn all about the human body with this audio bundle of Kay's Anatomy and Kay's Marvellous Medicine from bestselling author, Adam Kay. From what's going on inside our bodies, to when and why we discovered how our insides actually work, Adam Kay has every (slimy and...

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir that inspired the film October Sky, Rocket Boys is a uniquely American memoir—a powerful, luminous story of coming of age at the dawn of the 1960s, of a mother's love and a father's fears, of a group of young men who dreamed of launching rockets into...

Brought to you by Ladybird. Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019 and shortlisted for the Best Children's Audiobook at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020. Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next...

New York Times Bestseller Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi...

Look no further than The Solar System for Kids Six to Eight! This book is the perfect resource for children ages six to eight who are curious about the planets, stars, and other celestial bodies that make up our galaxy....

Brought to you by Ladybird. Audiobook of the Year, Week Junior Book Awards 2023. Follow our fearless adventurers Otto (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure! On this adventure we're going to travel all around the globe...

Silicon for microchips; manganese for batteries; titanium for missiles. The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth's supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world's superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars. As this new...

Have you ever wondered, “What is time?” It’s one of the most intriguing questions in the universe, sparking the curiosity of both children and adults. The Big Questions: What is Time?

USE SCIENCE AS YOUR GUIDEBOOK FOR GROWING UP PERFECTLY WEIRD, AND PERFECTLY YOU. Growing up, Dr. Camilla Pang loved patterns and ordering things. She was obsessed with Disney, infatuated by Stephen Hawking and the language she only really understood was science. Diagnosed with autism age 8...

What is sound? How does gravity work? Why do the tides change? It's all physics, of course! This audiobook is packed with clear explanations of the world...

Coding is the modern world's DNA. To create any website, phone app, computer software, and even to make several household appliances functional requires coding. Coding is a part of all of our lives and will only become more relevant as time goes on....

Imagine being able to hear for the first time, or see in full-colour, or take your first steps on Earth. This incredible book celebrates the remarkable achievements made in medical engineering, and offers a glimpse of what the future might hold for humanity....

Black holes are a constant source of fascination to many due to their mysterious nature. This Very Short Introduction audiobook addresses a variety of questions, including what a black hole actually is, how they are characterized and discovered, and what would happen if you came too close to one...

This Gold Medallion Book Award winner is a perfect tool that offers solid, biblical answers to some of the tough questions kids ask about evolution and our world. Did Earth begin with a Big Bang cosmic explosion? Does science contradict the Bible? What happened to dinosaurs? Is there life on...

Australia is home to some of the most unusual animals in the world. Millions of years ago, the continents clumped into one large landmass. When the continents broke up, Australia separated. It evolved in isolation, so the animals of Australia look different from animals anywhere else....

Have you ever wondered how AI came to be? How did ChatGPT develop? Who is “Siri”? Find out everything you need to know about the rise of AI and advancing technology, including future applications and concerns, in this informative book. It all began in 1822 when an English mathematician...

"Un Viaje Caprichoso a Través del Sistema Solar" es un cautivador libro infantil que ofrece un recorrido delicioso y educativo por nuestro sistema solar. Este libro se destaca por varias razones: Personificación Atractiva de los Planetas: Cada planeta está personificado de manera única con características encantadoras, haciéndolos relacionables y memorables para los jóvenes lectores. Este enfoque creativo da vida a los cuerpos celestes, transformando conceptos científicos complejos en historias interesantes.

El Sol ilumina nuestros días, calienta nuestro planeta y hace posible la vida en la Tierra, pero ¿qué es exactamente y cómo funciona? En El Sol: Explorando la estrella que impulsa nuestro sistema solar, los jóvenes lectores emprenderán un emocionante viaje al corazón de nuestra estrella más cercana. Este atractivo libro de ciencia para niños explica cómo el Sol produce una enorme cantidad de energía mediante la fusión nuclear, qué causa las fulguraciones solares y las manchas solares, y cómo el Sol influye en la Tierra y en todo el sistema solar.

Embarca en un viaje cautivador a través del cosmos con "Un Viaje a Través de las Maravillas de los Eclipses Solares", un libro infantil bellamente ilustrado que desvela los misterios y maravillas de uno de los fenómenos más espectaculares de la naturaleza. A través de un lenguaje atractivo y fácil de entender, y visuales vibrantes, los niños son introducidos a los conceptos fundamentales de los eclipses solares, incluyendo los roles del Sol, la Luna y la Tierra en la creación de este evento celestial.

O Sol ilumina os nossos dias, aquece o nosso planeta e torna a vida na Terra possível—mas o que é ele exatamente, e como funciona? Em O Sol: Explorando a Estrela que Alimenta o Nosso Sistema Solar, os jovens leitores farão uma viagem emocionante ao coração da nossa estrela mais próxima. Este envolvente livro de ciências para crianças explica como o Sol produz enorme energia através da fusão nuclear, o que causa as erupções solares e as manchas solares, e como o Sol influencia a Terra e todo o sistema solar.