The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia

Name: The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9780753449158
Price: 49.99 NZD
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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... Read More

Format: Hardback

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Revised and updated edition of the perfect one-volume go-to source for science information.

Revised and updated edition of the perfect one-volume go-to source for science information - now enhanced with Augmented Reality (AR)

Description

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!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753449158

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 August 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kingfisher Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 227.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 2056g

Pages: 496

Collections

Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Kingfisher Kingfisher (individual) Science & Nature

About the Author

Written and updated by a team of specialist science authors and consultants

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