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Electric cars are different than most cars because you have to plug them in to make them go.

You're probably familiar with many of the common categories scientists use for animals: warm-blooded or cold-blooded, nocturnal or diurnal. But what about the animals that don't fit in? Sharks cannot be classified as warm or cold-blooded—they are somewhere in-between. And Eurasian eagle owls don't hunt during the day or night. Instead, they swoop through the trees at dawn and dusk. Author and science educator Jessica Fries-Gaither introduces eight common categories scientists use and the animals that break those rules.

We didn't always have phones, computers, and TVs. So what did people do? In this book, information about the past gives listeners a way to see just how different technology used to be.

Listeners will be excited to learn about this small but fierce dinosaur. Easy-to-understand text helps listeners keep up with the speedy Compsognathus.

The Pachycephalosaurus had bony spikes on its head and a beak with sharp teeth.

The Therizinosaurus had claws that were as long as baseball bats!

If you think construction workers have a tough job, try doing it underwater. These professionals stay underwater for hours to build bridges and buildings beneath the surface. Dive in to explore the history of underwater construction workers, the tools they use, and the dangers they face every day.

Jackals will eat almost anything. On the African savanna, they will even steal food from much bigger animals, like lions. Learn more about the lives of jackals.

Smoke jumpers jump out of aircraft to fight wildfires in remote locations. They work as a team to keep people safe. Learn about their gear, their techniques, and the dangers these firefighting heroes face.

Un recorregut increïble per l'interior del cos humà per a petits i grans. La Bio i la Medi són germanes bessones molt curioses. Els encanta saber com funcionen i de què estan fets tots els elements que ens envolten, des d'aparells com telèfons i televisors fins a les plantes i els animals...

Have you ever wondered how astronauts stay healthy in space? What if an astronaut gets sick on the space station? Does snot run in space? This fascinating look at space and medicine explores how scientists and physicians study astronauts in space, how they help keep them safe, and what we've learned about the human body through space exploration. Questions from real kids and answers from astronauts combine for an out-of-this-world exploration of health.

Johannes Gutenberg spent his days shut away, working on a mysterious project. His neighbors wondered what he was doing in his metal shop. Why did he need so much money? Was he making expensive gold jewelry? Weapons? Armor? What project could possibly take up so many hours of Johannes's time? And how did his invention change the world?

Oh hey, guess what? The Sun never stops working to keep things on Earth running smoothly. (That's why it's been Employee of the Month for 4.5 billion years.) So why does the Sun get to be the center of attention? Because it's our solar system's very own star! This funny and factual tale from Awkward Yeti creator Nick Seluk explains every part of the Sun's big job: keeping our solar system together, giving Earth day and night, keeping us warm, and more. In fact, the Sun does so much for us that we wouldn't be alive without it. That's kind of a big deal.

We've pinpointed the destination, refined the technology, designed the habitat. Are we forgetting something? A timely reminder that it's not just rocket science, this book explores the all-too-human issues raised by the prospect of settling in outer space. Accordingly, her work highlights the complex ethical challenges that accompany any other-worldly venture—questions about the environment, labor rights, and medical ethics, among others.

Nach "Eine kurze Geschichte von fast allem" die neue Sensation von Erfolgsautor Bill Bryson. Wir stecken alle mittendrin und erleben ihn vom ersten bis zum letzten Atemzug: unseren Körper. Doch woraus besteht er eigentlich? Warum brauchen wir Knochen? Wie schnell erneuern sich unsere Hautzellen? Und wie viele Mikroorganismen leben eigentlich auf menschlicher Haut?

Les animaux en ont assez de voir mis en péril leur milieu naturel et la survie de leur espèce, ils décident de prendre la parole et lancent l'alerte ! Dans chaque épisode, ils nous donnent des informations documentaires sur leur mode de vie et leur rôle au sein du vivant. Ils nous racontent également les bonnes initiatives prises pour leur venir en aide. Les 7 animaux qui se rebellent : l'orang-outan, la chauve-souris, la tortue verte, l'ours polaire, l'abeille, l'éléphant et le tigre.

Curio nous embarque dans une folle aventure au coeur des phénomènes scientifiques. Au début, il est un peu paniqué... Qu'est-ce qui se passe ? Où je suis ? Et puis au fil des rebondissements Curio comprend, en même temps que nous, le phénomène et enregistre des informations étonnantes et insolites. Une série de 6 épisodes qui donne le goût des sciences : les météorites, les volcans, les momies, le vent, les virus et les dinosaures.

Spid the Spider Helps Save the Planet is a fun, empowering story that introduces children to environmental responsibility, recycling and caring for the Earth — without preaching, just plenty of humour and heart. Includes free-to-download 'litter cycle poster to help children understand the...

There is SO much to discover about this dinosaur and 7 more in the Ultimate Dinosaurs series. Pop a dinosaur in your pocket! Introductions from Chris Packham, Steve Backshall and Dr Jane Goodall. These are the most up-to-date dino books in 66 million years, also available in audio download! TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod, is proud to be a geek as he mixes top level science and humour to prove that science is for everyone. Looking at the evolutionary arms race, prey, predators, place, time, groups and species, Ben reveals new-look dinosaurs.

Chris Impey conducts listeners across the vast, fast-developing field of astrobiology, surveying the dizzying advances carrying us ever closer to the discovery of life beyond Earth—and the prospect of humans living on another planet. With a view spanning astronomy, planetary science, geology, chemistry, and biology, Impey provides a state-of-the-art account of what's behind this accelerating progress, what's next, and what it might mean for humanity's future.