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Before she was a famous mathematician and the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace (1815 - 1852) was the daughter of well-known poet Lord Byron. When he died, Ada was still very young, and her mother encouraged her interest in mathematics in an attempt to prevent her from turning into a melancholy poet like her father. As an adult, she married a count and, as countess, was given access to some of England’s greatest scientists and authors, including Charles Babbage, who was working to develop an analytical engine. Seeing the potential in computers, Ada partnered with Charles.

Two curious children embark on an unexpected adventure with their eccentric Aunt - to protect the biggest secret in the scientific world - DNA. A fun and thoroughly enjoyable scientific adventure.

In Beastly Brains, Nancy Castaldo delves into the minds of animals and explores animal empathy, communication, tool use, and social societies through interviews and historical anecdotes. Researchers from Charles Darwin to Jane Goodall have spent years analyzing the minds of animals, and today's science is revolutionizing old theories and uncovering surprising similarities to our own minds. Humans are not alone in our ability to think.

Hier kommt man aus dem Staunen nicht heraus! Katharina von Gathen erzählt von den Verführungskünsten der Tiere, von ihren Liebesspielarten und Familienformen. Wir erfahren etwas über die Zärtlichkeit der Skorpione, die Brutalität der Bettwanzen und die liebevolle Fürsorge mancher Tierpapas für ihren Nachwuchs.

Warum ist der Himmel so blau? Und wie weit ist es bis zur Sonne? Jim Knopf will den Himmel ganz genau erforschen, gemeinsam mit Lukas und der Lokomotive Emma. Doch eine alte gemütliche Lokomotive zum Fliegen zu bringen ist gar nicht so einfach.

Ein Hörbuch voller Wissen und Ideen für Menschen von 6-60 mit den Original-Figuren von Michael Ende.

"Hallo, ist da jemand?" hat Mika gerufen, ist wie eine Sternschnuppe vom fernen Planeten Eljo durchs Weltall gefallen und im Baum vor Joakims Fenster hängen geblieben - gerade in der Nacht, in der Joakim auf die Geburt seines Brüderchens wartet. Die beiden Jungen unterhalten sich über die Entstehung der Welt, über Pflanzen und Tiere und die Menschen.

Anleitungen, Einstellungen, Tipps & Tricks. In diesem Buch erfährst du alles, was du für Fire TV wissen musst....

Siblings Benjamin and Lucy are nature enthusiasts who embark on a family trip to New York City. They soon discover that the city wildlife is just as fun and diverse as the animals back home in the Florida Everglades.

In this exciting follow-up to How Mother Nature Flowered the Fields, Mother Nature finds herself faced with an even bigger problem, as the population on Earth begins to show signs of a future predicament. Scientists are looking for other places besides Earth for mankind to live. They have recently discovered that water may have existed on the surface of Mars, and that the water may have gone below the surface.

Minecraft book: A fun and action-packed adventure suitable for all kids (age eight-14). It follows the journey of an unlikely trio bound by the bonds of friendship, who fight to save Minecraft from the forces of evil, using the power of teamwork. A delightful gift for any Minecraft fan! Axel Silverblade is descended from a long line of heroes, yet he’s chosen to live his life out as a librarian. Yet, when Minecraft comes under siege from the Ender King, Axel will need to seize the mantle of his legacy and fight to protect the world he loves.

This comprehensive guide offers practical solutions to the common problems that plague many people in today's fast-paced world. With ChatGPT, you'll learn how to identify the sources of your pain and agitation, and how to overcome them so that you can live a more productive, efficient, and fulfilling life.

Are you worried that your child's low self-esteem will prevent her from pursuing friendships and opportunities to shine? You’re not alone. Almost every parent hopes their kid grows up to be confident in who they are and content in their own skin.

Ferne Galaxien, explodierende Sterne und schwarze Löcher - die unendlichen Weiten des Universums bergen jede Menge Geheimnisse. Woraus bestehen Planeten? Was ist ein Komet? Wie gelangen Astronautinnen und Astronauten zur Raumstation? Diesen Fragen gehen Kinder im Hörbuch ganz selbständig auf den Grund. Dank vielseitiger Rätsel-Pausen mit zum Beispiel Quizfragen und Silbenrätseln werden Kinder dabei ganz spielerisch ans Lesen und Schreiben herangeführt. Liegt zudem das Buch vor, können die Erstlesetexte mithilfe der unterschiedlichen Vorlesegeschwindigkeiten kinderleicht mitgelesen werden.

Wer sich mit Einstein in einen Fahrstuhl begibt, lernt nicht nur den berühmtesten Physiker aller Zeiten kennen, sondern erlebt auch ungeahnte Abenteuer: Angenommen, das Seil des Fahrstuhls reißt. Dann zeigt eine Waage, auf der beide vielleicht stehen, nichts mehr an! Können sie dann überhaupt wissen, dass sie wirklich nach unten fallen und nicht etwa schwerelos im All schweben? Mit Experimenten und Versuchen zum Ausprobieren werden die Hörer anschaulich in die Grundlagen der Mechanik eingeführt.

Host of the popular television show Corwin’s Quest, author Jeff Corwin offers this second installment of his Junior Explorer series, The Great Alaska Adventure. Here Corwin proves that fun can be found right around the corner, as young adventurers discover the wonderful, exciting terrain and wildlife of Alaska.

In this kids' biography, follow the remarkable life story of Albert Einstein, whose legendary genius and creative imagination made him one of the world's most famous thinkers. Albert Einstein is known as one of the most brilliant people in history. His many theories and discoveries changed the way scientists think and work, and the way in which we look at and understand things. Learn all about Einstein's family and education, his travels and troubles, and the special compass he was given as a young boy that first set him on the path to questioning the world around him.

Emilio Fors es un chico casi como cualquier otro. Está en sexto de primaria y siempre le ha gustado pasar desapercibido. Pero el día en que es víctima de la puntería de Aarón, la estrella del equipo de fut, su mundo cambia por completo y por las noches comienza a tener una pesadilla recurrente.

Todo empeora cuando lo que sufre en sueños lo acompaña al despertar. Si sueña que lo arañan, cuando amanece le arde la piel; si lo golpean, le aparecen moretones...

You've probably heard the story of the garden of Eden - the paradise that God created for humans to live in. There was plenty of room for everyone, there were trees and flowers and plenty of food. When you look out your window today you don't see the paradise God intended for us. This world is crowded, polluted, and headed for trouble.But it's not hopeless.

There are a few things Helena was sure she’d never do: Date again and trust her home digital assistant, Genie, for personal advice. Now her marriage was not going well. Every day, her husband and two kids would wake up late as usual, Helena would cook breakfast that would be gobbled down on the run. Then her husband would take the kids to school and come home from work late. She was not happy, but her kids were.

Now teleported to a Minecraft mini-game that's unlike any they've ever been in before, Herobrine, Emman, and SparkleGirl must fight their way through all of it to survive. The only problem is only one player can win their freedom. Which leaves them with the question - which one of them should it be?