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How to Be a Space Explorer - Your Out-of-This-World Adventure by Mark Brake; Lonely Planet Kids Staff
Category: Picture Books | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.
Everything young explorers needs to know to travel in space, covering what life in zero gravity is like, how to find your way around the solar system, and the all-important question of how to pee in a spacesuit Unique illustrations take kids to the heart of the action and amazing photos show what the un ...Show more
Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers: Space and Time by Mark Brake
Category: Education | Series: Really Big Questions for Daring Thinkers Ser.
What's the difference between me, a planet and a star? Does the Universe follow a recipe? If a wardrobe has three dimensions, what is the fourth?These are some of life's biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them! So open your mind and prepare to explore some of the big ...Show more
Really, Really Big Questions About Space And Time by Professor Mark L. Brake
Category: Education
REALLY REALLY BIG QUESTIONS FROM SPACE AND TIME is an unusual and fun introduction to space, science and astrophysics. It explores those massive, complicated, weird and often unanswered questions such as: Does the Universe have a shape? What makes sunshine? Do stars explode? How do you build a time mach ...Show more
The Big Earth Book (Lonely Planet Kids) by Mark Brake
Category: Education | Series: Lonely Planet Kids
Planet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. Lonely Planet Kids' The Big Earth Book takes children on a rollercoaster ride through history, geography, science and more to show how four elements - earth, fire, air and water - created the world and everything that exists today. Amazing facts, photog ...Show more
The Science of James Bond - The Super-Villains, Tech, and Spy-Craft Behind the Film and Fiction by Mark Brake
Category: Performing Arts
Spy-Fi Culture with a License to Kill From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, James Bond is the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time. Out-grossing Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the world's most iconic and international secret agent has a shelf life of almost six decades, ...Show more
The Science of Jurassic World - The Dinosaur Facts Behind the Films by Mark Brake; Jon Chase
Category: Science | Series: The\Science Of Ser.
A tale of some of the most amazing creatures ever to grace this tiny planet--unearth how the science fiction of the Jurassic World franchise inspired the evolution of dinosaur science. It all began in 1993. Jurassic Park was a movie landmark in the development of computer-generated imagery and animatro ...Show more
The Science of Star Trek - The Scientific Facts Behind the Voyages in Space and Time by Mark Brake
Category: Licensed Merchandise | Series: The\Science Of Ser.
Boldly go where no man has gone before and discover the real science behind the cyborgs, starships, aliens, and antimatter of the Star Trek galaxy. Star Trek is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. It has changed our cultural landscape in so many ways since it first aired in 1966. T ...Show more
The Science of Star Wars by Mark Brake and Jon Chase
Category: Science
Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all timeCapturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, Star Wars is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. We marvel at the variety of creatures and technology and the mystery behind the force. But how much of the Star ...Show more
The Science of Superheroes - The Secrets Behind Speed, Strength, Flight, Evolution, and More by Mark Brake; Jon Chase
Category: Activity Books
Discover the science behind the abilities of your favorite superheroes The concept of the superhero has permeated our culture. They fascinate their fans with their incredible superhuman abilities and impressive technology. But do you ever wonder if any of it is plausible or rooted in fact? Ente ...Show more
The Super Cool Science of Harry Potter - The Spell-Binding Science Behind the Magic, Creatures, Witches, and Wizards of the Potter Universe! by Mark Brake
Category: Performing Arts
Discover the scientific secrets of Harry, Hermione, Ron, Dumbledore, and more in J. K. Rowling's universe. Movie-goers and young readers the world over have been spellbound by the tales of "the boy who lived." J. K. Rowling's stories have conjured ideas of magic and sorcery into our minds like no ot ...Show more
The Super Cool Science of Star Wars - The Saber-Swirling Science Behind the Death Star, Aliens, and Life in That Galaxy Far, Far Away! by Mark Brake
Category: Performing Arts
Learn about the science used by Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and more in the Star Wars galaxy. Star Wars has captured the hearts and imaginations of sci-fi fans worldwide. We all marvel at its dazzling variety of aliens, spaceships, and planets. That's because there' ...Show more
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