The First Telephone

The First Telephone
Author: Catherine Chambers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781484467794

In The First Telephone, discover Alexander Graham Bell's story and his determination to be the first to invent a transmitter to carry a spoken message that would transform communications. With the help of Thomas Watson, Bell perseveres and records hi

DK Eyewitness Books: Universe

DK Eyewitness Books: Universe
Author: Robin Kerrod
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2009-05-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756667569

Discover the incredible secrets of the Universe, from its furthest galaxies to our own solar system. With over 50 million copies sold in88 countries and in 36 languages, Eyewitness Books are truly the ultimate visual information encyclopedias for the 21st Century. Carrying on the tradition of integrating words and pictures, new titles in the Eyewitness series are timely editions to any library.

1000 Inventions and Discoveries

1000 Inventions and Discoveries
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465434917

Amazing discoveries and inventions of the last eight years bring this new edition of 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries up to date. Uncover the stories behind 1,000 remarkable inventions and discoveries that have shaped our world, from making fire to the gadgets of the 21st century. This revised and updated edition brings this comprehensive review of humanity's greatest ideas up to date. It is packed with discoveries and innovations in science, space, technology, transportation, medicine, mathematics, and language, along with a history timeline.

Show Me the Money

Show Me the Money
Author: Alvin Hall
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2008-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 075664626X

Can you imagine kids getting excited about economics? A 3rd grader itching to learn more about credit, or saving up her allowance for that college fund? DK can. In Show Me The Money, young readers are exposed to basic concepts of currency and finance, including the barter system, supply and demand, and how money works differently around the world.

DK Eyewitness Books: Moon

DK Eyewitness Books: Moon
Author:
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2009-01-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756655900

Marking the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 and the first moonwalk, the latest addition to the long-running Eyewitness series takes the reader on a lunar voyage to Earth's nearest neighbour. This book explores the Moon from its place in myth and legend to the 20th Century space race and beyond. It shows how astronomers and astronauts have scrutinized the moon's craters and seas, analyzed its structure, and checked its potential as a base for future exploration of outer space.

1,000 Inventions and Discoveries

1,000 Inventions and Discoveries
Author: Roger Bridgman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1186
Release: 2020-07-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 074403096X

Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it. From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet, this book provides a fascinating tour through the history of humankind's inventions and discoveries. Fully revised and updated for 2020, 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries explores recent inventions and discoveries - from the Amazon Echo to the first photograph of a black hole - as well as showcasing revolutionary historical inventions such as the wheel. Whether you're a budding inventor, a history buff, or both, this amazing guide is packed with the inventions and discoveries in science, technology, transport, medicine, and mathematics that changed the course of human existence.

Space Exploration

Space Exploration
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1405365951

Help your child learn about space exploration with the new edition of this fact-packed guide and dedicated website From how satellites in space help us to forecast the weather to how an astronaut's body is affected upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere; let your child discover all about the mysteries beyond Earth. They'll discover more about space exploration. Great for projects or just for fun, ensure your child learns everything they need to know about space exploration. With dedicated website www.ew.dk.com.

DK Adventures: The First Telephone

DK Adventures: The First Telephone
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465449884

In The First Telephone, discover Alexander Graham Bell's story and his determination to be the first to invent a transmitter to carry a spoken message that would transform communications. With the help of Thomas Watson, Bell perseveres and records his step-by-step progress against the wishes of his sponsors. With Elisha Gray and many others are submitting patents too, the race is on. DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring visually rich theme spreads, and fascinating facts that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing a love of reading. Designed to keep interest high, build knowledge, and enrich the reading experience with fascinating background information, each title in the DK Adventures series is filled with information yet eminently accessible, and available in a wide range of kid-favorite topics including rain forests, animals, rocks, and shipwrecks.

Heads Up Money

Heads Up Money
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 575
Release: 2017-03-09
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465465847

Does money make the world go round? Can wealth buy happiness? What would happen if a bank simply printed more money? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in Heads Up Money. Using real-life scenarios, you will learn abou a variety of topics including supply and demand, free trade, globalization, and financial crises. Packed with colorful graphics and easy-to-follow text, this indispensable book will help you understand money and the role it plays in our world. This comprehensive volume also explores international financial institutions, ethical trade, and how to run an efficient and successsful business. Whether you’re analyzing the global marketplace, studying booming market trends and how to make use of them, calculating hidden costs, or deciding between investing, spending, or saving, Heads Up Money will help you navigate the tricky waters of economics and financial planning. Written by renowned author Marcus Weeks in consultation with Derek Braddon, Professor of Economics at UWE Briston Business School, this book is the perfect introduction to the world of money and finance for teenagers and young adults.