The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia: With 80 Interactive Augmented Reality Models!

by Charles Taylor, Editors of Kingfisher

Overview

Science and technology is a part of our past, present and future. It makes up everything we do and everything we are. This revised and updated edition of The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia is now enhanced with augmented reality, making it an exciting and essential go-to science resource for children aged 7+ and all the family.

The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia explores key scientific fields including space and time, technology, power, the human body and the environment. This newly revised fourth edition has been fully updated by expert authors to include the latest groundbreaking discoveries in the world of science, including SpaceX launches, the fight against climate change, and the advancement of AI.

What's more, this new edition is enhanced with over 20 annotated 3D Augmented Reality models to enrich the learning experience. Simply download the free AR app to your smartphone or tablet, and scan the pages of the book whenever you see the AR symbol. Zoom into a beating human heart, explore the International Space Station from every angle, and much more.

Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family, saving hours of unguided internet trawling. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favourites – perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one science encyclopedia, this is it!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780753479803
Publisher:	Kingfisher
Publication date:	08/13/2024
Series:	Kingfisher Encyclopedias Series
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	7 - 12 Years

About the Author

Written by a team of specialist science authors and consultants

Table of Contents

	Introduction	vii
Chapter 1	Planet Earth
	Introduction	1
	Earth and the Solar System	2
	Earth's Rotation	3
	Fossils and Geological Time	4
	Human Origins, Human Change	6
	Earth's Structure	8
	Earth's Atmosphere	10
	The Oceans	12
	The Ocean Floor	14
	Continental Drift	16
	Volcanoes	18
	Earthquakes	20
	Building Mountains	22
	Building Rocks	24
	Ores and Gems	26
	Igneous Rock	28
	Metamorphic Rock	29
	Sedimentary Rock	30
	Erosion and Weathering	32
	Glaciers and Ice Sheets	34
	Climate	36
	Rain and Snow	38
	Clouds and Fog	40
	Weather Forecasting	42
	Winds, Storms, and Floods	44
	Maps and Mapping	46
	Facts and Figures	48
Chapter 2	Living Things
	Introduction	49
	Life: Origins and Development	50
	Classification of Living Things	52
	Single-celled Organisms	54
	Fungi and Lichens	55
	Plant Anatomy	56
	Nonflowering Plants	58
	Flowering Plants	59
	Fruits and Seeds	62
	Trees	64
	Plants and People	66
	Biomes and Habitats	68
	Marine Invertebrates	70
	Mollusks	71
	Worms	72
	Crustaceans	73
	Spiders, Centipedes, and Scorpions	74
	Insects	75
	Fish	78
	Amphibians	80
	Reptiles	82
	Birds	84
	Mammals	86
	Animal Reproduction	88
	Animal Behavior	90
	Movement	92
	Migration	93
	Animal Partnerships	94
	Adaptation and Defense	95
	Facts and Figures	96
Chapter 3	Human Biology
	Introduction	97
	Body Organization	98
	Skin, Hair, and Nails	100
	The Skeleton	102
	Bones and Joints	104
	Muscles and Movement	106
	The Brain and Nervous System	108
	Sleep and Dreams	110
	Communication	111
	Touch	112
	Taste and Smell	113
	Eyes and Seeing	114
	Ears, Hearing, and Balance	116
	Hormones	118
	The Heart and Circulation	120
	Blood	122
	Lymphatic System	123
	Lungs and Breathing	124
	Food and Nutrition	126
	Teeth	127
	Digestion	128
	Metabolism	130
	Waste Disposal	131
	Reproduction	132
	Growth and Development	134
	Genes and Chromosomes	135
	Bacteria and Viruses	136
	The Immune System	137
	Disease	138
	Exercise and Fitness	139
	Medicine	140
	Medical Technology	142
	Facts and Figures	144
Chapter 4	Chemistry and the Elements
	Introduction	145
	The Origins of Chemistry	146
	The Elements	148
	Atoms	150
	The Periodic Table	152
	Chemical Analysis	154
	States of Matter	156
	Solutions	158
	Separation and Purification	160
	Chemical Reactions	162
	Chemical Compounds	164
	Bonding and Valency	166
	Solid Structures	168
	Carbon	170
	Nitrogen and Oxygen	171
	Air	172
	Water	173
	Organic Chemistry	174
	Catalysts	176
	Enzymes	177
	Oxidation and Reduction	178
	Hydrogen	179
	Noble Gases	180
	Sulfur	181
	The Halogens	182
	Metals	183
	Acids	184
	Bases and Alkalis	185
	Indicators and pH	186
	Soaps and Detergents	187
	Chemistry of Food	188
	Petrochemicals	190
	Facts and Figures	192
Chapter 5	Materials and Technology
	Introduction	193
	Properties of Solids	194
	Properties of Metals	196
	Iron	198
	Copper	199
	Aluminum	200
	Precious Metals	201
	Alloys	202
	Shaping Materials	204
	Wood and Paper	206
	Fibers	207
	Glass	208
	Ceramics	209
	Oil and Refining	210
	Natural Gas	212
	Coal	213
	Rubber	214
	Polymers	215
	Plastics	216
	New Materials	217
	Adhesives	218
	Pigments and Dyes	219
	Brick, Stone, and Concrete	220
	Construction	222
	Gasoline and Diesel Engines	224
	Jet Engines and Gas Turbines	226
	Steam Engines	227
	Hydraulics and Pneumatics	228
	Food Production	230
	Food Processing	232
	Automation	234
	Robotics	236
	Technology Timeline	238
	Facts and Figures	240
Chapter 6	Light and Energy
	Introduction	241
	Heat and Light from the Sun	242
	Radiation	244
	The Electromagnetic Spectrum	246
	Terrestrial Energy Sources	248
	Heat Transfer	250
	Heating and Cooling Systems	252
	Combustion	254
	Expansion and Contraction	255
	Kinetic Theory	256
	Changes of State	257
	Thermodynamics	258
	Light	260
	Reflection and Absorption	262
	Refraction	264
	Lenses and Curved Mirrors	266
	Microscopes	268
	Telescopes	270
	Color	272
	Color Mixing	274
	Vision	276
	Optical Illusions	277
	Photography and Film	278
	Sources of Light	280
	Light Energy	282
	The Speed of Light	284
	Polarization	285
	Lasers and Holograms	286
	Facts and Figures	288
Chapter 7	Forces and Movement
	Introduction	289
	Force	290
	Potential and Kinetic Energy	292
	Work and Energy	294
	Momentum	296
	Relativity and Gravity	298
	Ramps and Wedges	300
	Levers and Pulleys	301
	Wheels and Axles	302
	Gears	303
	Complex Machines	304
	Second Law of Thermodynamics	306
	Friction	308
	Fluids	310
	Pressure	311
	Sound as Changes of Pressure	312
	Wave Motion	314
	Vibrations	316
	Resonance	318
	Vibrations of Strings	320
	Vibrations in Tubes	321
	Balance and Turning Forces	322
	Circular Motion	324
	Floating and Sinking	326
	Harnessing Sea Power	328
	Harnessing Wind Power	330
	Principles of Flight	332
	Supersonic Flight	334
	Facts and Figures	336
Chapter 8	Electricity and Electronics
	Introduction	337
	Electricity	338
	Electrical Circuits	340
	Magnets and Magnetism	342
	Electromagnetism	344
	Generators and Motors	346
	Power Plants	348
	Renewable Energy Sources	350
	Electrical Power Distribution	352
	Storage of Electricity	354
	Electrochemistry	356
	Power Cells	357
	Electricity Through Gases	358
	Conductors	360
	Insulators	362
	Resistance	363
	Electrical Communication	364
	Telecommunications	366
	Sound Recording	368
	Television and Videotape	370
	Analog and Digital Systems	372
	Microprocessors	374
	Computers	376
	Computer Software Programs	378
	Information Technology	380
	Smart Technology	382
	Facts and Figures	384
Chapter 9	Space and Time
	Introduction	385
	The Universe	386
	The Universe: origins and future	388
	Galaxies	390
	Stars	392
	The Sun	394
	Constellations	396
	The Solar System	398
	Earth and the Moon	400
	Eclipses	402
	Mercury	403
	Venus	404
	Mars	405
	Jupiter	406
	Saturn	407
	Uranus	408
	Neptune	409
	Pluto and the Minor Planets	410
	Comets	412
	Meteors and Meteorites	413
	Studying the Universe	414
	Astronomical Telescopes	416
	Exploring Space	418
	Rockets and the Space Shuttle	420
	Humans in Space	422
	Artificial Satellites	424
	Time	426
	Measuring Time	428
	Space, Time, and Relativity	430
	Timeline of Space Exploration	430
	Facts and Figures	432
Chapter 10	Conservation and the Environment
	Introduction	433
	The Natural Balance	434
	Action Zones	436
	Saving the Rain Forests	438
	Ocean Life	440
	Why Species Die Out	442
	Endangered species	444
	Population Explosion	446
	Food and Farming	448
	City Living	450
	Water pollution	452
	Air pollution	453
	Waste and Recycling	454
	Resources	456
	Renewable Energy	458
	Climate Change	460
	Tourism and Heritage	461
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