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Cool Stuff 2.0: And How It Works
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Chris Woodford, John Woodcock
Following the success of "Cool Stuff and How it Works," this spectacular and brilliantly visual book takes readers on an eye-opening journey through todays most cutting-edge technology. From the engine of a hydrogen-powered car to Sonys PlayStation] Portable, each cool items structure and function is explained in clear, accessible text.
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Cool Stuff and How It Works
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Chris Woodford, Ben Morgan, Luke Collins
From microchips and iPods to robots in the human bloodstream, "Cool Stuff and How It Works" takes readers on an eye-opening journey through the world of modern technology. Full color.
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Cool Stuff Exploded: Get Inside Modern Technology
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Chris Woodford
In this title, technology is explored, explained and exploded. Widescreen TVs, mobile phones, even space rockets have turned what was once outlandish into the everyday. But how do they actually function? What are the secrets behind this science? And what would they look like if you could delve right into the heart of their insides? Let your child ...
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DK Google E.Encyclopedia: Science
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DK Publishing, Chris Woodford, Robin Kerrod
Packed with the latest photographs, artworks, diagrams, and 3-D models enhanced by the latest Photoshop image-manipulation, the "e. science encyclopedia" sets the benchmark for science and technology reference for the whole family.
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Space Shuttles
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Robin Kerrod
The world held its breath in July 1969 as it watched the first humans leave footprints on the Moon. Decades later, the lure of space exploration still sparks our imaginations. How did it all begin, and where else will it lead? This series chronicles the history of space exploration, from the invention of the rocket in China in the thirteenth ...
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Numerical Methods with Worked Examples
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Chris Phillips, Chris Woodford
Intended for students following a module in numerical methods, numerical techniques or numerical analysis. The theory is kept to a minimum, and the text contains worked examples and exercises which allow the student to put the material into practice. The material is appropriate for all undergraduate programmes in maths, engineering, physics, ...
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Digital Technology
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Chris Woodford
Digital Technology reveals the many ways the digital revolution is shaping daily life. Author Chris Woodford offers clear explanations of how mobile phones, digital music players, computers, the Internet, and other technologies work. He also examines the benefits of the digital revolution and instant information explosion, as well as the concerns ...
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Communication and Computers
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Chris Woodford
In today's information age, developments in communications technology are regularly announced, and new products are able to transmit more information, in a greater variety of formats, faster than ever. In the past, technical advances in communications were less rapid and yet their impact on society may have been greater. Communications and ...
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How Cool Stuff Works
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Chris Woodford
Bluetooth, HDTV, SEMs, PSP and Wii your world is full of cool gadgets and clever technology, do you want to know how it all works? From gadget-loving guys to curious kids, open up the cool lenticular cover and discover how all your favourite modern technologies work. Incredible images reveal what's inside your games console, how spies use GSM for ...
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Power and Energy
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Chris Woodford
An important aspect of the history of technology and development of industry is humankind's evolving ability to harness power, create energy, and then find new uses for them. Power and Energy presents in fascinating detail the most significant milestones in invention and innovation related to this important topic, showing how new ways of using ...
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Arctic Tundra and Polar Deserts
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Chris Woodford
A factual look at underwater exploration and the types of creatures who live deep within the sea. Color illustrations accompany the text.
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Air and Space Travel
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Chris Woodford
Human fascination with flight is nothing new. Ancient myths tell of the doomed fight of Icarus, and Leonardo da Vinci drafted plans for flying machines during the Renaissance. In 1783, the first hot air balloon flight was recorded in France, but the 20th century saw the real explosion of flight-enabling technology. Air and Space Travel leads ...
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How Cool Stuff Works (Ipod Cover)
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Chris Woodford
Ever wondered why your trainers are so comfy or how your mobile works? You use many kinds of incredible technology every day but do you have any idea how they really work? Flip to the facts in this incredible book with amazing illustrations and eye-popping explanations. Dazzle your friends with your knowledge of gadgets and gizmos. A cool book for ...
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Titanium
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Susan Watt, Chris Woodford
Every single thing and person consists of elements, and this informative series will help young readers understand just how important the elements are and what role they play in the science of chemistry. Enhanced by easy-to-follow diagrams and full-color illustrations, the text explains how elements behave, their individual characteristics and ...
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The Gadget Book
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Chris Woodford
Bluetooth, HDTV, SEMs, PSP and Wii: your world is full of cool gadgets and clever technology. Want to know how it all works? Open up the cool lenticular cover to reveal what's inside your games console, how spies use GSM for covert operations, the world's fastest robot, virtual online worlds and more. It's a microscopic, X-rayed, cross-sectioned ...
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Ships and Submarines
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Chris Woodford
Water has been one of the main means of travel, transport, and trade throughout history. The ancient Greeks used boats for trade and for war. Ships have carried merchants and immigrants from one port to another. Even today, most products destined for sale overseas are transported by water. Ships and Submarines provides a detailed look at the ...
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Potassium
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S. Watt, Chris Woodford
Every single thing and person consists of elements, and this informative series will help young readers understand just how important the elements are and what role they play in the science of chemistry. Enhanced by easy-to-follow diagrams and full-color illustrations, the text explains how elements behave, their individual characteristics and ...
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Atoms & Molecules
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Martin Clowes, Chris Woodford
The idea that matter might consist of atoms occurred to a few Greek philosophers almost 2,500 years ago, but was essentially forgotten until chemists in the late seventeenth century began to break down substances into chemical elements. This book traces the history of atomic discovery from ancient Greek theories about four basic elements to today ...
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Space Probes
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Robin Kerrod
The world held its breath in July 1969 as it watched the first humans leave footprints on the Moon. Decades later, the lure of space exploration still sparks our imaginations. How did it all begin, and where else will it lead? This series chronicles the history of space exploration, from the invention of the rocket in China in the thirteenth ...
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Space Pioneers
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Robin Kerrod
The world held its breath in July 1969 as it watched the first humans leave footprints on the Moon. Decades later, the lure of space exploration still sparks our imaginations. How did it all begin, and where else will it lead? This series chronicles the history of space exploration, from the invention of the rocket in China in the thirteenth ...
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Routes of Science: Gravity - L
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Chris Woodford, Chris Woodward
Despite gravity's importance, people have started to understand it only in the last three hundred years or so. Before the seventeenth century, astronomers had little idea what kept the planets in orbit and no idea that it was the same force that made objects fall to Earth. This book traces the history of discoveries about gravity from ancient ...
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Light - L
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Chris Woodford, Chris Woodward
Although early civilizations knew what light was and how to use it, the ancient Greeks and Romans were the first to try to find out how and why light worked as it did. Eventually, scientists realized that light is a form of radiation similar to radio waves and X-rays. This book traces the history of discoveries about light from ancient Greek ...
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Electricity
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Chris Woodford, Blackbirch Press (Creator)
Scientists have known about simple kinds of electricity for more than two thousand years. Only in the last two or three centuries, however, have people understood electricity well enough to put it to use. This book traces the history of electrical discovery from ancient Greek experiments with static electricity to Benjamin Franklin's famous kite ...
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Polar Planet Extreme Cold Enviroments
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Chris Woodford
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Distance
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Chris Woodford
In this volume, readers will investigate differences in measuring distance on land, in space and at sea. From measuring small distances on land to enormous distances in space, the history of various measuring devices is explored in simple text and solid visuals that appeal to young readers.
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