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Our house is on fire - it's time to wake up to the climate crisis facing planet Earth before it's too late.

'Punchy and to the point.

From acids to alloys and equations to evaporation, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance.

From reproduction to respiration and from enzymes to ecosystems, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance.

It's inside every living plant and animal, from the tiniest seed to the person standing next to you, but how much do you know about DNA?

The ideal e-guide for beginners If you have trouble distinguishing slate from shale then this is the ebook for you.

The instant Sunday Times bestseller -- a beautiful story of rebellion and science'A triumph.

Did you know that one blue whale weighs as much as 32 Asian elephants?

Are men's and women's brains really different?

Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives.

The incredible book behind the primetime Channel 4 documentary, Peter: The Human Cyborg'A remarkable account of what it means to be human and what technology can really achieve' Sunday Telegraph'Peter's story is one of the most extraordinary you will ever hear.

From your head to your toes, this encyclopedia for children takes you on a tour of the human body and explains how each part works.

Explore the lives and achievements of more than 85 of the world's most inspirational and influential scientists with this innovative and boldly graphic biography-led book.

Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space ebook for children brings the wonders of the Solar System to life.

What are the mysterious numbers that unlock the secrets of the universe?

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Learn about the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and movements in The Maths Book.

'A gem of a book' Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics'A unique and beautifully written masterpiece' Max Tegmark, author of Life 3.

The international bestseller - a whip-smart, entertaining exploration of the geometry that underlies our world, from the author of How Not to Be WrongHow should a democracy choose its representatives?

CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, DAILY TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN AND BBC SCIENCE FOCUS'An intimate, unique, and inspiring perspective on the life and work of one of the greatest minds of our time.

Every human being is different and yet we are made from the same building blocks.

'After reading Mitchell s guide, you ll know what you don t know and what other people don t know, even though they claim to know it.

Learn to grow your own vegetables and herbs, attract awesome wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and be a green gardener with lots of recycling tips.

All you need to explore science is a kitchen, this cookbook - and a dash of curiosityThe Kitchen Science Cookbook is a beautifully crafted book with a unique twist: each recipe is a science experiment that you can do at home, using the everyday ingredients you'll find in your kitchen.

An award-winning physician and scientist makes the game-changing case that genetic females are stronger than males at every stage of life'A powerful antidote to the myth of a "e;weaker sex"e;' Gina Rippon, author of The Gendered BrainFrom birth, genetic females are better at fighting viruses, infections and cancer.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERBest Books of the Year, GuardianThe poignant story of the visionary surgeon who rebuilt the faces of the First World War's injured heroes, and in the process ushered in the modern era of plastic surgeryFrom the moment the first machine gun rang out over the Western Front, one thing was clear: mankind's military technology had wildly surpassed its medical capabilities.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'A scientific memoir as gripping as any HBO drama series' Kate Kellaway, ObserverA dazzling scientific detective story from the ecologist who first discovered the hidden language of trees No one has done more to transform our understanding of trees than the world-renowned scientist Suzanne Simard.

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 'Punchy, funny and invigorating .

A perfect introduction to energy, this fact-included book teaches children all about energy and how it works.

Humanity's greatest feat is our incredible ability to learn.

The world expert in multisensory perception on the remarkable ways we can use our senses to lead richer lives 'Talks total sense, lots of fun facts, right up there with the best of the best' Chris Evans'Packed with studies on pain, attention, memory, mood' The Times How can the furniture in your home affect your wellbeing?

How The Body Works is a fascinating exploration of the weird and wonderful processes that occur within the human body, often without us knowing.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'Compelling, haunting, tragic stories .

The exciting world of science and technology is broken down into fun, digestible chunks in this illustrated book for 5 to 7 year olds.