Transport (Illustrated Science Encyclopedia S.) - Softcover

Harrison, Peter; Mellet, Peter; Oxlade, Chris; Rostron, John; Gaff, Jackie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1842154613 ISBN 13: 9781842154618

Verlag: Southwater, 2001

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Reseña del editor:

The reader can trace how trains, boats, planes and cars evolved through history, how they revolutionized human life and progress, and also understand how they work. The book examines each type of transport in turn, exploring different aspects - such as speed, navigation, or what the future holds - in contained double-page spreads that offer information and photographs. Discover how ships have shaped history over the past 3500 years - and are still the same basic shape, how the flight of insects and birds inspired human aviation, and how Formula 1 racing cars get up to speed. Step-by-step experiments and model-making projects help you to work out how things work. They include making model rails and tunnels, a diving submarine, and aerodynamic paper airplanes. The book aims to capture the thrill of transport and travel past, present and future, with its dramatic photographs and helpful illustrations. This reference aims to supplement national curriculum science, design and technology, and history studies at Key Stage 2.

Biografía del autor:

Peter Harrison is an editor and author of information books for children. Since completing postgraduate work in art history, he has worked in general, children's, and scientific, technical and medical reference publishing. Peter Mellett worked for 18 years as a science teacher following his educational Diploma. Since then, he has worked as an editor, writer and consultant for many children's and adult educational books. Chris Oxlade has worked as a writer and editor on more than 70 books, generally in the field of science and technology, but also in the subject area of sports and hobbies. Dr. John Rostron is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science and Mathematics at the University of East London. His teaching interests cover a wide range, from Animal Biology, through Ecology and Conservation, to Computer Modeling.

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• Verlag: Southwater
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1842154613
• ISBN 13: 9781842154618
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 256