Books by John Farndon
Atlas of Oceans: An Ecological Survey of Underwater Life
by John Farndon
A vibrant journey through the Earth's oceans and a timely, important treatise on what must be done to save them
A tragedy is playing out beneath the surface of the world's bodies of marine waters, one that began long before the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Although many books have explored the environmental problems being faced on land, Atlas of Oceans is the first book for a general audience that examines how creatures of the marine environment are if anything more vulnerable than their land-based counterparts.
Readers are introduced to the dazzling, diverse array of creatures that inhabit the oceans and seas, and to the nature of the problems they face. Special features focus on the threats to particular animals, plants, and habitats, as well as on specific issues like overfishing, global warming, and pollution. The book also includes success stories, recommendations for what can be done to preserve ocean ecosystems, and a complete rundown of the most endangered species of marine life.
Beautifully illustrated, packed with maps and diagrams, and containing up-to-the-minute data on the status of endangered marine species, Atlas of Oceans is a celebration of Earth's vibrant and awe-inspiring oceans and seas and an urgent call to action to protect one of our planet's most vital resources.
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Planet Earth
by John Farndon
Powerful photography and informative text work together to tell the amazing story of our planet. Fact boxes and diagrams highlight important information, and there are fun-to-do educational experiments, such as splitting light into a rainbow, making a volcano eruption or growing crystals.
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E. Guides Rock and Mineral (DK Google e.guides)
by John Farndon
Looks at core topics from many angles, using facts, 3-D models, data boxes, charts, and more, bringing together the best of the Web with DK's outstanding reference books.
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DK Eyewitness Books: Oil
by John Farndon
With more than 20 million copies sold in 41 languages and more than 88 countries worldwide, DK Eyewitness has been the most trusted series in reference publishing for more then three decades. Visually engaging, informative, and lively, the more than 100 titles in the Eyewitness series focus on subjects that complement students' personal interests and areas of study to make learning simple and fun. The most trusted nonfiction series for teachers, librarians, and parents Perfect for homework help Combination of pictures and text make the series perfect for reluctant readers and ESL students
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Extreme Weather (Experience)
by John Farndon
Uses panoramic storyboard sequences with cutting-edge digital illustrations to help readers dive in and learn in a whole new way as the action unfolds, and includes definitions on every page to help readers increase their vocabulary as they read.
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DK Eyewitness Books: Mesopotamia: Discover the Cradle of Civilization―the Birthplace of Writing, Religion, and the
by Philip Steele, John Farndon
Travel back to the land where human history was first recorded―the land of kings, queens, gods, goddesses, nomads, and scribes. Be an eyewitness to the "land between the rivers," from the first Sumerian city-states to the mighty Babylonian empires.
DK Eyewitness Mesopotamia provides a detailed look at where the first cities, states, and empires rose. Richly detailed full-color images and photographs of ancient artifacts, architecture, and maps combine with a comprehensive overview of the Sumerian, Assyrian, and Babylonian civilizations. See incredible works of Mesopotamian art, meet the warriors and innovators living ahead of their time, learn how to read ancient inscriptions, and much, much more!
The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.
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Do Not Open
by John Farndon
Presents a collection of unusual facts, secrets, and unsolved mysteries from around the world, from Paris' hidden tunnels, to the mystery of the the Roswell crash site in New Mexico, and to secret documents contained in the Vatican library.
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Do Not Open
by John Farndon
An edgy and highly illustrated title packaged in a metal case explores lost worlds and unravels secret mysteries, from the Mona Lisa's hidden past to the history of Area 51.
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Strange Medicine: A History of Medical Remedies (The Sickening History of Medicine)
by John Farndon
It's easy to take a pill when we aren't feeling well. But did you know that the art of making medicines goes back thousands of years? Early remedies weren't always so easy―or effective. Some seemed downright disgusting. Wine infused with a venomous snake was used to cure fatigue and hair loss. Snail slime soothed burns, and a mixture of ear wax and mud treated headaches. Discover more about how medicine was practiced centuries ago and how, eventually, scientists discovered some truly amazing remedies, from the magic bullet that treated syphilis to the insulin used for diabetes.
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How to Live Like a Caribbean Pirate
by John Farndon
It's 1718 and the world goes dark for Jamie Flynn, who's been snatched from the docks to join Blackbeard's crew of the fearsome pirates. Join him on board as he learns to fight with a cutlass and pistol, and follow him as he storms a treasure ship and shares in the spoils. You'll need your sea legs and strong nerves to live like a Caribbean pirate!
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Weather
by Miranda Smith, John Farndon, Sean Callery
From wild tornadoes to blinding blizzards, learn what makes our climate and weather work in this stunning visual guide.
Fiercer hurricanes, hungrier wildfires, flash floods, and desertification are becoming a part of daily life as our climate shifts and changes. Weather covers the most important areas of this timely topic, delivering up-to-date expert information on everything from the water cycle to winds, cloud galleries, fog, and snow, and from extreme weather like hurricanes, supercell tornadoes, firestorms, and dust storms to the people who predict them and try to save others.Beautifully laid out images of weather objects and processes using satellite imagery, time-lapse photography, and eyewitness reportage put readers in the eye of the storm for close-up learning. A must-read for curious young scientists interested in the weather systems that shape our world.
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Body
by Robert Winston,Richard Walker, John Farndon
Combining accessible text with eye-popping computer-generated images from the world's first complete 3-D model of an actual human body, a fascinating book takes readers on an in-depth tour of the blood vessels, nerves, bones, ligaments, and other features that make human beings tick.
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Body
by Robert Winston,Richard Walker, John Farndon
Get ready for the Olympics! Everything has its weird side--even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of sports trivia with this new slam-dunk addition to the very popular Weird but True series! Discover tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of sports! So step up to the plate to get 300 ALL-NEW amazing facts plus photos.
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Earth (Second Edition)
by David Burnie, Douglas Palmer, Robert Dinwiddie, Michael Allaby, John Farndon, Clint Twist, Martin Walters, Tony Waltham
Over a million copies sold worldwide
"Some books appeal only to the intellect, but this one is a delight for the senses as well... a classic." (Times Educational Supplement)
Welcome to a planet like no other. Composed of around 4000 minerals and blanketed with vast oceans, the Earth is unique in hosting an abundance of life.
Follow Earth’s story as elements collided billions of years ago to form a rocky planet that began to orbit the Sun. Earth reveals the dynamic process that formed mountains, volcanoes, vast rivers, canyons, and more. It showcases features from Mount Everest to the Mariana Trench, as well as natural wonders including the Grand Canyon and Galapagos Islands.
This comprehensive volume explains how simple sea-dwelling organisms evolved into a kaleidoscopic array of eight million species and reveals the dynamic processes that continue to shape continents. It also reveals the effect of human populations on landscapes and climates and explains how we can all play a part in caring for our fragile ecosystem.
For both geography students and everyone who cares about the planet, Earth is an essential addition to the home library.
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Animals (Ultimate Guide)
by Barbara Taylor, John Farndon
With more than 800,000 species identified, and many still unknown to us, the animal kingdom is a fascinating subject. Budding zoologists can get up close and personal with some of the most amazing creatures in the air, on the land, and in the sea in this stunning new title, Animals.
Filled with full-color photos, illustrations, layered acetate diagrams, engaging text, and two jumbo color posters, Animals explores detailed aspects of anatomy, behavior, habitat, and conservation in a kid-friendly style.
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Space: The Ultimate Guide To The Universe
by John Farndon
With this comprehensive, interactive guide to the galaxy, young astronauts can take a fantastic journey through space. The book explains all about the mysteries of the universe, including the stars, galaxies, planets, supernovas, black holes, constellations, and other astronomical wonders. Detailed photographs and stunning illustrations reveal the night sky in all its glory and provide an up-close look at the most recent discoveries and technology. Eighteen glow-in-the-dark, stick-on stars allow young readers to create their very own constellations.
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Science (Ultimate Guide)
by John Farndon
Atoms! Colors! Space! Robots! Science is awesome, especially when it's presented in such an engaging, innovative package. Inside this fantastic spiral-bound book, junior Einsteins discover a detailed introduction to science, with topics ranging from matter and chemicals to technology and scientific frontiers. Each subject comes to life through detailed illustrations, incredible photos, and pullout diagrams, while colorful sidebars highlight important facts and statistics. Unique acetate sheets for five key topics allow a deeper review of the subject matter. Adding to the fun are an eye-catching 3-D lenticular cover, two giant color posters, and an exciting hands-on science project.
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Do You Think You're Clever?: The Oxford and Cambridge Questions
by John Farndon
What happens if I drop an ant?
What books are bad for you?
What percentage of the world's water is contained in a cow?
The Oxbridge undergraduate interviews are infamous for their unique ways of assessing candidates, and from these peculiar enquiries, professors can tell just how smart you really are. John Farndon has collected together 75 of the most intriguing questions taken from actual admission interviews and gives full answers to each, taking the reader through the fascinating histories, philosophies, sciences and arts that underlie each problem.
This is a book for everyone who likes to think they're clever, or who thinks they'd like to be clever. And cleverness is not just knowing stuff, it's how laterally, deeply and interestingly you can bend your brain. Guesstimating the population of Croydon, for example, opens a chain of thought from which you can predict the strength of a nuclear bomb ...and that's just the start of it.
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The Magnificent Book of Rocks and Minerals
by John Farndon
Explore rocks and minerals with the bestselling Magnificent Book of series. Stunning illustrations, fun facts, and a detailed map bring the subject to life for readers 8-12.
Delve beneath the earth’s surface to discover the wonders that hide there, from glittering minerals to stunning patterned rocks.
See the watermelon colors of tourmaline, the shimmering glow of beryl, and the radiant beauty of amethyst. Each rock and mineral is depicted in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Find out how these incredible natural creations are formed, why they are such vivid colors, and why some are so rare.
With incredible illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-color, poster-sized illustrations, The Magnificent Book of Rocks and Minerals is the ideal reference for the whole family.
36 ROCKS AND MINERALS: Learn about dozens of rocks and minerals, from the shining emerald to the huge crystals of fluorite.
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible rocks and minerals to life. A map at the back of the book shows where each specimen can be found.
FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall budding geologists and petrologists of all ages.
COLLECT THE SERIES: More bestselling, beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Endangered Animals, The Magnificent Book of Butterflies and Moths, The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and The Magnificent Book of Dragons.
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Stuff You Should Know About Planet Earth
by John Farndon
In this fascinating introduction to Planet Earth, large, colorful diagrams are brought to life by tiny people running around performing the actions that are explained in the text. With Earth’s processes visualized in this imaginative and fun way and accompanied by bite-sized, informative text, even complex ideas are easy to understand. Readers can take an in-depth look at the workings of our planet, from the water cycle and the atmosphere, to how the seasons change and why hurricanes happen. Double gatefolds give a large space in which to explore complex processes such as the rock cycle and evolution. A follow-up to the successful book, Stuff You Need to Know About the Human Body.
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Exploration Station: World Atlas
by John Farndon
Head off on a globetrotting adventure in this interactive atlas! Learn about the diverse cultures, customs, wildlife, and natural beauty that form our world through informative text and full-color photograph. Children will love the hands-on aspect to learning as they blow up their inflatable globe and build the cardstock models of some of the wonders of the world. Smithsonian Exploration Station: World Atlas is the perfect way to engage kids in the amazing world around them!
Includes:
56-page fact book 30 stickers 1 inflatable globe 3 cardstock models to assemble: the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, and a Mayan pyramid
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Do You Still Think You're Clever?: Even More Oxford and Cambridge Questions!
by John Farndon
From the ever-curious mind that brought you the bestselling Do You Think You're Clever? comes a brand-new trip to the far reaches of the intellectual universe, courtesy of even more notoriously provocative Oxbridge interview questions.
How would you poison someone without the police finding out? (Medicine, Cambridge)
What makes a strong woman? (Theology, Oxford)
Instead of politicians, why don't we let the managers of IKEA run the country? (Social and Political Sciences, Cambridge)
How do you organise a successful revolution? (History, Oxford)
Whether you're interested in going to Oxbridge or just want to give your brain a workout, join polymath John Farndon on another exhilarating journey through the twists and turns of thought, and explore just what it means to be genuinely clever - rather than just smart.
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Amazing Land Animals (Animal Bests)
by John Farndon
Meet some of the coolest land animals on Earth, and learn about their amazing abilities―from camouflage and communication to super senses and use of tools. Find out how these clever creatures and others use their smarts and skills to thrive in even the harshest environments.
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Science Year by Year The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Discoveries That Changed the World
by Mary Gribbin, Giles Sparrow, Jack Challoner, John Farndon, Philip Parker, Derek Harvey, Marcus Weeks
This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future.
From simple machines to modern-day marvels, you'll follow incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics charts the evolution of science year by year, century by century.??
You'll meet influential inventors and famous faces from the past, including Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. You'll visit places of scientific importance, such as prehistoric cave art, Stonehenge, Hiroshima and the first atomic bomb, the Moon landings, and the Higgs boson particle. These huge events are made simple thanks to eye-catching images, helpful timelines, and accessible, informative text.??
Landmark people and periods are combined in this one stunning volume for children, showcasing the ideas, experiments, and technologies that have shaped our daily lives and transformed the world today.??
Aspiring scientists, get ready for a time traveling trip like no other.
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