Showing titles in How Things Work

A bioengineer at Tel Aviv University in Israel explains how to extract renewable energy from a potato.

¿Cómo aprenden divirtiéndose los niños y las niñas? Este fascinante libro da respuesta a algunas de las preguntas más interesantes y divertidas que les encanta hacer, por ejemplo: “¿Cómo pueden vivir los camellos en el desierto?” o “¿Cómo respiran los peces bajo el agua?”.

Is your child getting ready for eye surgery? Are they feeling a little nervous? Written by a board-certified anesthesiologist with 15+ years of experience, Getting Ready for My Eye Surgery tackles this head-on with a straightforward, interactive guide designed to ease your little one into the idea of eye surgery.

Forget confusing doctor-talk—this book tells kids what they need to know, no fluff, no drama. What's an ECG anyway? How about an echo test or chest x-ray? Relax, they're simpler than they sound. Cold stickers, squishy jelly, big cameras, and butterfly needles (really!)—the tests aren't fun, but they're doable.

Brumm! Brumm! Der scheppernde Lastwagen transportiert Bauutensilien zur nächstgelegenen Baustelle. Aber nicht nur der Lastwagen ist in diesem Hörspiel im Einsatz, sondern auch ein kleines, rotes Auto, das zur Inspektion in die Werkstatt muss. Entdecke im Hörspiel, nach dem gleichnamigen Buch von arsEdition, die Klangwelt verschiedener Fahrzeuge!

Der Zug rattert aus dem Bahnhof - die große Reise kann beginnen! Welches Geräusch macht eigentlich das Flugzeug? Und an welchem Ton erkennt man das Schiff, das in den Hafen einläuft? In diesem Hörspiel, nach dem gleichnamigen Buch von arsEdition, begleitest du verschiedene Fahrzeuge auf ihrer großen Reise.

Written by a board-certified anesthesiologist with 15+ years of experience, Getting Ready for My Ear Tube Surgery is here to help your little one understand interesting facts about their ears and what to expect from their surgery and recovery.

Take flight on an exciting, fun-filled adventure exploring the history, technology, and future of airplanes. From the earliest flying machines to the high-tech jets and spaceplanes of the future, this book is packed with fascinating facts, immersive storytelling, and stunning visuals that bring the world of aviation to life.

What is a car, and how did they change the world? From the first steam-powered machines to race cars, flying cars, and even a car in space, this book takes kids on an exciting journey through the history, evolution, and future of automobiles! In The Big Questions: What Is a Car?, young readers will explore: The very first cars – How inventors created early automobiles and changed transportation forever. Fast and furious race cars – From Formula 1 to rocket-powered speed machines. The weirdest cars ever made – Bubble cars, amphibious vehicles, and even flying cars!

Have you ever wondered, “What is homelessness?” It’s a question that opens the door to understanding compassion, resilience, and the challenges faced by people around the world. The Big Questions: What Is Homelessness? invites young readers aged 5 and upwards to explore this important topic in a way that is thoughtful, engaging, and inspiring. Written by interdisciplinary psychologist Ethan Solace, this book takes children on a journey to learn about homelessness—what it means, why it happens, and how communities can help.

A fun, colorful, comic book-style, easy-to-follow guide for kids 10-13.

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? invites young readers aged 5 and up to explore the mysteries of time in a way that is captivating, thoughtful, and inspiring. Written by interdisciplinary psychologist Ethan Solace, this book journeys through the wonders of time with a unique blend of scientific discovery, philosophical reflection, and imaginative storytelling.

This children's book explores the creation of the universe and various forms of existence from the perspective of "Infinite Intelligence." It covers themes of evolution of consciousness of life forms and different types of thinking. It shows by example how philosophy's age-old mind-body problem is solved.

Physik ist zu kompliziert, Chemie ist langweilig und Biologie doof: Wer als Kind kaum Kontakt mit den Naturwissenschaften hatte, findet in der Schule oft nur schwer den Zugang. In 100 Experimenten zu unterschiedlichsten Themengebieten wie chemische Reaktionen, physikalisch-mechanische Effekte, Natur & Umwelt, Wetter & Klima, Pflanzen, Insekten oder Optik & Licht kann Ihr Nachwuchs nicht nur auf unterhaltsame Weise seinen Forscherdrang ausleben, sondern begreift spielerisch und altersgerecht grundlegende Zusammenhänge.

Welcome to the world of quantum physics, where particles pop in and out of existence, light behaves like a wave and a particle, and the rules of reality get turned upside down! This kid-friendly science adventure is packed with big questions, surprising answers, and many "whoa, really?!" moments.

This book dives into all that and more! Whether you’re a future scientist, inventor, or just love learning fascinating facts, Think Like a Genius takes you on a fun and fact-filled adventure. This book isn’t just about giving answers—it’s about making science, nature, and inventions come alive with fun explanations, amazing trivia, and real-world examples. Perfect for ages 8-12, Think Like a Genius is filled with surprising and easy-to-understand explanations, so kids will walk away knowing some truly epic facts about the world.