Bøger af Thomas Canavan

Digesting a meal takes the body hours! The process begins in the mouth with saliva and moves to the stomach, which is full of acid that outside of the body could do some serious harm. From burping to the tiny villi in the small intestine, this volume includes everything readers could want to know about the digestive system. Full-color diagrams aid reader understanding as examples from everyday life and a frequently asked questions section engages readers with fascinating facts such as why the stomach "rumbles." Additionally, information about eating a balanced diet can help readers make health-promoting choices.

Prepare to be blown away by this book of weird and wonderful facts which will introduce young readers to the astounding world of science, space, animals and the human body. - To start with, readers can learn more about how our world works - from why people on the other side of the world don't fall off to what causes ocean waves, and whether you can bang in a nail with a banana. - Staying in the natural world, it's time to meet the beasts! Delve into the wild and wacky kingdom of animals and discover how much poop a black rhino produces every day, how to hypnotize a chicken, and which creature loves stinky feet. - Humans are up next, in all their gory glory. Learn more about our brains, bones, muscles, heart, and much more. Find out why your tummy rumbles when you're hungry, how fast air moves when you sneeze, and whether you can taste with your nose. - Finally, it's time to blast off into a whole universe of mind-blowing wonders as you explore the far reaches of the Universe. From space spiders and moon landings to black holes and aliens, prepare to be astounded by all things intergalactic-the facts are out of this world! This unique and entertaining fact book is a great way to spark a child's natural curiosity about science and the natural world. The facts are accompanied by hilarious illustrations and are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Ideal for readers aged 7+.

A great way to expand kids'' minds with no school work involved.

There was a time when people thought scientific reactions were magical spells, and you can see why! This encyclopaedia of 40 experiments will show curious kids the amazing things that science can do. The experiments are easy to do, requiring no special equipment, but they explain key scientific principles. Experiments include: - Creating sugar crystals- Making goop to test non-Newtonian fluids- Lighting up a room with a balloon and static energy from your hair- Making your own instrument to learn how vibrations create sound>Eye-catching full-color photographs throughout the book show how these principles work on a larger scale - and introduce some fascinating facts. This book is perfect for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

This book will help give kids confidence and support in achieving the career of their dreams when they grow up.

A perfect gift to empower girls to dream big and do anything they want.

Features hands-on experiments designed to show kids how to hypothesize, experiment, and then record their findings.

Clear, engaging text allows kids to get the low-down on science in an accessible and entertaining way.

Don't let technical problems rob you of time and revenue! Dodging the Bullets is your one-stop resource for preparing your Joomla! Web site for unexpected emergencies. From software or hardware failures all the way to attacks by malcontents on the Internet, this invaluable guide is perfect for the small- to medium-sized business that depends on its Web sites for sales and customer support. Written in an easy-to-read format, Dodging the Bullets offers a multitude of solutions to assist you in planning for unforeseen events, including: · Forms and processes to use in your specific environment· Instructions on backups and restores for your Joomla! Site· Protection techniques for your site to keep it as fortified as possible· Directions on how to conduct a mock disaster drill Drawing on his extensive experience in the information technology industry, author Tom Canavan gives you a complete set of instructions for building your own disaster preparedness handbook and shows you the process of maintaining, documenting, upgrading, and patching your site. Canavan's comprehensive forms help you test and deploy new components, modules, and much more. Don't get caught unaware-be prepared for the worst with Dodging the Bullets!