Eduard Altarriba
Author
Publisher
Editorial Juventud
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
"En la antigüedad los seres humanos construían sus refugios con todo aquello que tenían a mano, como ramas, hojas o pieles de animales, o bien se refugiaban en cuevas. Con el tiempo, estos simples refugios se transformaron en casas, que a su vez se convirtieron en asentamientos y poblados. Así, la arquitectura se convierte en algo que va más allá del espacio familiar, pasa a ser un asunto de la comunidad. De la casa se pasa a las construcciones...
Author
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Who built the first houses? What's the difference between an arch and an architrave? How does a dome stay up? Who invented concrete? Can you build a house from paper? If you want to know more about the buildings around you, this entertaining illustrated guide is a perfect introduction to architecture around the world. From the mud huts of ancient history to today's towering edifices, you can explore iconic buildings and find out more about the people...
Author
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Everything in the universe -- including light, water, air, planets, buildings, animals, and people -- is made of minute particles. Quantum physics is the science of these tiny particles. The discoveries made in quantum physics have been the driving force behind technological advances ranging from cell phones to lasers and medical imaging. Without it, most of the technology we take for granted simply wouldn't exist"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"It's never too early to start exploring big ideas. This companion volume to My First Book of Quantum Physics introduces complex science to children through bright illustrations and amusing text. Einstein's theory of relativity is one of the cornerstones of modern physics but it requires a total rethink of our notions of time and space. Strange things happen in a relative universe: length and time are not fixed and depend upon your frame of reference......
Author
Series
Publisher
Editorial Juventud
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
Español
Description
"Todo lo que nos rodea, los árboles, las piedras, la luz y hasta nosotros mismos, está compuesto por partículas muy, muy, muy pequeñas. En este universo minúsculo, hecho de materia y energía, rigen unas leyes extrañas y sorprendentes. Empieza a descubrir el fascinante mundo de la Física Cuántica con la ayuda del Dr. Albert [...] Desde Newton a Maxwell o al gato de Shrödinger; introduciendo los átomos, la tabla periódica, la antimateria...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive exploration of football, covering players, teams, stadiums, and competitions through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Follow the story of how football began, learn about World Cup winners, meet some of the top players, and discover amazing facts and figures in this action-packed atlas.