Titres dans Science et technologie

In audiobook format, uses zombies to explain the science of forces and motion.

Futurologist Luna Lee presents possibilities for the future of medicine in the next 100 years.

Want to learn all about the pH scale, acids, bases, and chemical indicators? This audiobook will make it very easy for you! You'll learn all about acids and bases, names and formulas of common compounds, what their pH would be, and all about names of indicators and their colors. Chemistry can be easy if simplified, and that's what this book had done for you. It makes concepts simple. The use of questions and answers also makes learning fun. Enjoy!

Vroom! A semitruck roars as it goes up a steep hill. The trailer is loaded with goods. A truck with a big engine pulls the trailer along. Together, the truck and trailer have 18 wheels! Young listeners will find out about the main parts of these huge vehicles, the kinds of cargo they carry, and why they are an important type of transportation.

Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young listeners will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young listeners excited about electric vehicles!

Zoom! Who needs four wheels when two wheels can be so much fun? While street motorcycles zoom around cities, dirt bikes fly over jumps and twist around dirt trails. Young listeners will find out about the types of motorcycles, their main parts, and why these vehicles are so popular.

Some race cars look a lot like regular cars. Others have thin bodies and open wheels. Some race on dirt, while others race on smooth paved tracks. But they all have one thing in common...speed!

Alan Shepard's boyhood fascination with flight led him from constructing model airplanes in his grandfather's basement to attaining national hero status in the race to space. Rooted in hard work and education, this pioneer's dreams of flight came true as he became not only the first American launched into space but, later, one of the privileged few to walk on the moon. When he wasn't soaring above the clouds, astronaut Alan Shepard used his expertise to benefit others, raising money to fuel the dreams of science students and guiding NASA missions.

Chemists are kind of like detectives. They do a lot of research and conduct experiments to find out new information. If an idea has not been proven yet, a chemist will need to make an educated guess called a hypothesis. Kids will learn what a hypothesis is and how a hypothesis can become a theory. Fun music and engaging lyrics will have future chemists learning about making an educated guess.

Why do maple and oak trees drop their leaves in the fall? What other animals share the forest with chipmunks, deer, and snakes? Hike through this book, and find out what makes temperate deciduous forests one of Earth’s treasures.

Whoosh! Snow flies into the air as a snowplow pushes it out of the way. These big machines help keep drivers safe. Besides moving snow, they can put sand and salt on roads to make them safer.

A dirt trail in the woods is covered with thick mud and big bumps. What vehicle can get through? An ATV! All-terrain vehicles have wide, bumpy tires that provide good grip on all types of land. Young listeners will find out about the types of ATVs, their main parts, and how these versatile vehicles can be used for work and fun.

Earth, Our Amazing Home is a children's book that invites young listeners on a journey to explore the natural wonders of our planet. From towering mountains and lush forests to sparkling oceans and vibrant skies, this book highlights the incredible beauty of Earth and all the life it supports. Filled with fun facts and a heartwarming message about caring for our planet, Earth, Our Amazing Home encourages kids to appreciate the world around them. Perfect for curious minds, this book teaches the importance of nature and why we must protect our shared home.

Honey bees are among the world’s most important insects. They help pollinate many of the crops we depend on for food. Without them, the global food supply would be in great danger. In 1998, beekeepers in Europe made a shocking discovery—almost all of the honey bees had disappeared from their hives. Several years later, beekeepers in the United States found that many of their honey bees had vanished too. Scientists called this disappearance colony collapse disorder (CCD), and at first, no one knew why it was happening.

Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag became two. Then 10. Then a hundred. The bags accumulated in ugly heaps alongside roads. Water pooled in them, bringing mosquitoes and disease. Some bags were burned, leaving behind a terrible smell. Some were buried, but they strangled gardens. They killed livestock that tried to eat them. Something had to change.

One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixture of worms and water to see if she could fly! An accessible, appealing biography of the inventor.

Your journey to learning the most astounding and little-known animal world truths begins with this engrossing book. Each chapter is jam-packed with facts that will astound listeners of all ages, from the majestic giants that rule the planet and the seas to the enigmatic nocturnal creatures that prowl the night. Discover the creative ways that animals interact, adapt, and flourish in a variety of environments, where every discovery is an exciting journey.

Lions—some people admire them as the majestic kings of the animal world, while others see them as fearsome man-eaters. No matter which side you’re on, this book—101 Super Facts & More About Lions—is bound to enrich your life with amazing facts about these legendary big cats.

Tauche ein in die bezaubernde Welt der Wale mit "Wunder der Wale: Entdeckung der Riesen der Tiefsee." Dieses Kinderbuch nimmt junge Leser mit auf eine unglaubliche Reise unter die Wellen, um das Leben einiger der großartigsten Kreaturen des Ozeans zu erkunden. Vom majestätischen Blauwal, dem größten Tier der Erde, über den akrobatischen Buckelwal bis hin zum geheimnisvollen Narwal - jede Seite ist voller faszinierender Fakten über verschiedene Wale.

Löwen – manche bewundern sie als majestätische Könige der Tierwelt, andere fürchten sie als Menschenfresser. Ganz gleich, auf welcher Seite du stehst – dieses Hörbuch, 101 Superfakten & mehr über Löwen, bereichert dein Wissen über diese legendären Großkatzen mit spannenden Geschichten und überraschenden Details, die selbst echte Löwenfans verblüffen.