Robin Kerrod Livres

Comment la vie a-t-elle commencé ? Pourquoi les étoiles clignotent-elles ? Qui a le premier découvert des œufs de dinosaure ? Combien de temps fallait-il pour construire un château fort ? Comment fonctionne un moteur à réaction ? Qui a inventé la télévision ? 1 000 questions posées et leurs réponses pour partir à la découverte des planètes et des étoiles, pour mieux connaître les dinosaures comme les anciennes civilisations ou le Moyen Age, ou encore pour tout comprendre des plus grandes inventions et des moyens de transport... Avec près de 1 000 illustrations et schémas pour tout voir d'un seul coup d'œil. De nombreux " Quiz " pour se tester et une rubrique " Etonnant ! " pour en savoir toujours plus.

This guide serves as an essential resource for amateur astronomers, offering practical advice and insights to enhance their stargazing experience. It covers key topics such as equipment selection, observation techniques, and celestial phenomena. With clear explanations and tips, it empowers readers to deepen their understanding of the night sky and make the most of their astronomical pursuits.

Focusing on the areas of power, transportation, industry, communication, and space travel, the author describes the history, development, design, and operation of mechanical, optical, electrical, electronic, and other types of machines

Accompanying CD-ROM contains astronomy-themed clip-art.

Do you know what an endoscope is? How does radar detect aircraft? How is nuclear energy produced? The Oxford Children's A-Z of Technology contains over 300 technology words listed alphabetically. It includes Feature spreads on key topics: communications, making and manufacturing, materials, space technology, and transport. Full colour photographs and illustrations on every page.

High above the Earth's hazy atmosphere, the Hubble Space Telescope has literally opened up a new window on the Universe, as its creators planned, and is returning images and data that are amazing and astounding astronomers. It is showing in unprecedented detail stars being born and in their final death throes. It is finding evidence of awesome black holes and new solar systems in the making. And it is peering deeper into space than ever before, looking back to a time when the Universe itself was newborn. An expert and lively commentary by one of the world's leading popular astronomy writers complements the stunning images, making this spectacular and essential reading for everyone aiming to understand what makes the Universe tick.

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 century to the latest in space probes and technological advancements. Vivid images, informative text, and captivating quotes from those who experienced space exploration firsthand beckon readers to discover all they can about The History of Space Exploration.

This books answers questions about hunting, feeding, fighting, life cycles, habitats, communication, play, legends, and much, much more.