Colin Stuart

With the help of Alice Cooper, Freddie Mercury, Kurt Cobain and a whole host of weird and wonderful characters both real and imagined, The Extraordinary Elements presents the periodic table as you have never seen before. Gripping facts and easy-to-access information accompany stunning infographics and the personified elements, as well as chemistry basics

One day, humans will travel to Mars... This book tells you everything you need to know about a trip to the red planet. From essential preparations for your journey, through to the local climate and landscape, things to do, places to visit, and the background, culture, and natural history of the latest 'must-visit' destination for mankind. Activities for your holiday...

Uncover the language of our universe - numbers - in this wide-ranging whistle-stop tour of the history and majesty of mathematics. Our world simply wouldn't function if we didn't have numbers. But where do they come from? Why do we cut cake the wrong way? How can there be different sizes of infinity? All these questions and more are answered...

A gripping exploration of one of the most fundamental, but also perplexing aspects of existence. PROF. LEWIS DARTNELL, author of Origins Such an enjoyable read... full of delightful nuggets that you will want to impress your friends and family with. PROF. JIM AL-KHALILI, NYT bestselling author of The World According to Physics This is a lovely, fascinating book. It blends...

Sit back and enjoy a cosmic tour of our awe-inspiring solar system with this illuminating illustrated guide. Aimed at children aged 8+, this exciting book makes learning a complex subject fun and accessible. Gaze at the beauty of our planets, Sun and Moon and learn fascinating facts about them. Discover dwarf planets, comets and asteroids, find out how our solar...

A contemporary exploration of physics, light and sound told through stunning surrealist artwork.