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Albert Einstein and His Inflatable Universe: Horribly Famous by Dr. Mike Goldsmith and Philip Reeve (illustrator)
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Horribly Famous
Everybody knows that Albert Einstein was the smartest scientist in the universe and that he also had some very bad hair days. But in this "Horribly Famous" title readers can find out everything they didn't know, including how Albert was actually expelled from school, and how he was spied on by the Nazis ...Show more
Darwin and Other Seriously Super Scientists (Horribly Famous) by Dr. Mike Goldsmith
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Horribly Famous
Even though they're dead, the scientists in this "Horribly Famous" title are still full of surprises. Not only did Darwin come up with the theory of evolution, but he also wrote a book about his pet worms! And Isaac Newton wasn't all that keen on science - sometimes it got on his nerves! Readers can fin ...Show more
From Zero to Infinity (and Beyond) by Dr. Mike Goldsmith
Category: Children's
Helps children unlock the mysteries of maths and discover the wonder of numbers. This title includes information on: why zero is so useful; what a googol really is; why music, maths and space are connected; why bees prefer hexagons; how to tell the time on other planets; and more.
Horribly Famous:Inventors & their by GOLDSMITH Dr Mike
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Horribly Famous S.
You've probably heard of a few inventors and their bright ideas...Alexander Graham Bell and his telephone. George Stevenson and his Rocket (which was really a train). John Logie Baird and his television. But have you heard that...Bell didn't invent the phone, but he did make a weird machine out of hay a ...Show more
I Explore Digging for Dinosaurs by Dr. Mike Goldsmith
Category: BOARD BOOKS | Series: I Explore
A collectible board book series with a non-fiction twist: toddlers have mini adventures and explore planet Earth. Little ones can join in the fossil-finding adventure in Digging for Dinosaurs and uncover a huge dinosaur fossil. Detailed labels offer further information - perfect for parents to share wit ...Show more
Inventions in 30 Seconds by Dr. Mike Goldsmith
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Children's 30 Second
Discover 30 of the most important inventions through human history that have shaped our modern world, from the wheel to the internet. Read the story behind each invention, and understand its impact and how it works.
Inventors and Their Bright Ideas (Dead Famous) by Dr. Mike Goldsmith
Category: Fiction | Series: Dead Famous
Even though they're dead, inventors are still full of surprises - and the ten in this book are more surprising than most. Now you can get the inside story from their long lost notebooks, read the ground-breaking news as their inventions hit the headlines, and find out about their bright ideas.
Light and Sound (Discover Science) by Dr. Mike Goldsmith
Category: Science
Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With clear, simple language and a compelling design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about animal homes, birds, light and ...Show more
Light and Sound: Kingfisher Young Knowledge by Dr. Mike Goldsmith
Category: Children's
"Kingfisher Young Knoeledge Light and Sound" introduces readers to the sources of light and explains how we hear sounds.
Mountains: Kingfisher Young Knowledge by Dr. Mike Goldsmith
Category: Children's
"The Kingfisher Young Knowledge" series is a highly visual, accessible and inspirational learning experience. Lively, engaging text explains the basics of a favourite science subject, zooming in on intriguing aspects illustrated with stunning, full-colour photographs. "KFYK Mountains" explores nature's ...Show more
Riotous Robots by Dr. Mike Goldsmith
Category: Fiction | Series: The Knowledge S.
Riotous Robots are taking over the world, and this cybernetic guide tells you just how they are doing it. Read on and you'll discover a robot that's forced to snack on slugs for a living and a robo-alligator that works as a scarecrow. You'll also learn how to tell your cyborgs from your cyberpets.
Riotous Robots (Totally) by Dr. Mike Goldsmith
Category: Children's | Series: Totally
Riotous Robots are taking over the world. First they were a figment of our imaginations. Then they started to replace large numbers of people in factories. Now they're doing our housework and performing brain-surgery (though not at the same time). Readers can meet a robot that's forced to snack on slugs ...Show more