Naturvetenskap och teknik 12-15 år

Den här fullmatade uppslagsboken ger unga läsare mängder av information om rymden. Boken är full av spännande fakta och förstklassiga foton. Den tar upp solsystemet: solen, planeterna och deras månar, satelliter, rymdstationer och rymdsonder, från robotbilar på Mars till rymdsonder i bana runt Saturnus, kometer, asteroider och meteorer, stjärnor, galaxer, svarta hål och mörk materia, berömda astronomer och astronauter och mycket mer!

Odlat kött, vertikal odling, VTOL-fordon, bärbar teknologi, högpresterande robotar och kläder gjorda av häpnadsväckande material är några av de uppfinningar som behandlas i Koll på framtidens uppfinningar. Boken handlar om uppfinningar som kan få stor betydelse i framtiden, både på gott och ont. Världen står idag inför flera utmaningar. Befolkningen växer samtidigt som klimatproblemen ökar. Nya uppfinningar och utvecklad teknik kan kanske erbjuda sätt att komma tillrätta med problemen. Men är utveckling bara positiv eller för den också med sig risker? Boken inspirerar och manar till uppfinningsrikedom samtidigt som den manar till reflektion och kritiskt tänkande.Koll på framtidens uppfinningar ingår i serien Koll på. Serien ger utrymme för lite längre och mer djupgående fakta än i våra övriga faktaserier. Böckerna är rikligt illustrerade i färg och svartvitt. Svåra ord förklaras i marginalen, faktarutor ger extra och roliga fakta. Böckerna har innehållsförteckning och register. De här böckerna är lämpliga att använda både i undervisning, som bredvidläsning i skolan och för dem som gärna läser lättlästa faktaböcker. Serien är framtagen för högstadiet men passar också väl för äldre läsare, liksom för de läsare som vill ta steget från böckerna i serien Fakta om … till en lite större utmaning.Författaren Maja Plesner har skrivit flera lättlästa faktaböcker om olika ämnen för barn och unga. Hon vill både skriva så att läsaren förstår och bidra till en lärorik läsupplevelse. Boken finns även som e-bok och som digital ljudbok.

Why do the lights in a house turn on when you flip a switch? How does a remote-controlled car move? And what makes lights on TVs and microwaves blink? The technology around you may seem like magic, but most of it wouldn't run without electricity. Electronics for Kids demystifies electricity with a collection of awesome hands-on projects. In Part 1, you'll learn how current, voltage, and circuits work by making a battery out of a lemon, turning a metal bolt into an electromagnet, and transforming a paper cup and some magnets into a spinning motor. In Part 2, you'll make even more cool stuff as you: Solder a blinking LED circuit with resistors, capacitors, and relays; Turn a circuit into a touch sensor using your finger as a resistor; Build an alarm clock triggered by the sunrise; Create a musical instrument that makes sci-fi sounds. Then, in Part 3, you'll learn about digital electronics-things like logic gates and memory circuits-as you make a secret code checker and an electronic coin flipper. Finally, you'll use everything you've learned to make the LED Reaction Game-test your reaction time as you try to catch a blinking light! With its clear explanations and assortment of hands-on projects, Electronics for Kids will have you building your own circuits in no time.

Queerness is everywhere and it always has been. But queer stories, culture and communities have been often hidden … Shortlisted for the SLA Information Book Awards 2025 "Engaging, witty and thoughtful … full of a supportive kindness that LGBTQ+ teens may find indispensable." –Guardian Queerbook is an invitation to discover and celebrate queer joy, past and present. It’s a whistlestop tour of all the fun (and serious) queer stuff that the foghorn of straight culture drowns out, and that you deserve to know: heroes and histories, science and stories, art, spaces, music, film, TV, fashion – along with jargon-free breakdowns of terms from sexuality and gender identity, to code-switching, intersectionality, bi-erasure, straightwashing, and much, much more.You don’t need any specific interests to read Queerbook – all you need is curiosity and a desire to learn more about what it means to be LGBTQ+. So, say no to the Straightrix and enter the technicolour world over the rainbow … Ready? Queer we go!Cover illustration by Madelén Foss

From the creator of the world's first Vagina Museum, discover your go-to guide to the vulva.The Vulva. For thousands of years, our vulvas and vaginas have been considered mysterious, taboo and shameful. In fact, 50%* of us, don't even know where the vagina actually is.In this uplifting, informative, witty and empowering guide, we'll explore:- How to label a vulva- The power of periods and the many myths around them- How vulvas have inspired art, folklore and music throughout history and across the world- How to cut through the noise of the feminine hygiene industry- How to feel empowered to call a vulva a vulva!Packed with fascinating contributions from leading activists and experts, V will help every reader discover their own BIG V ENERGY*2021

Science fiction meets science fact in this brand newhilarious book from one of the UK and Ireland’s best-lovedcomedians. Genuinely qualified space expert, Dara O Briain,is here with all the answers to help you sort your Area 51s fromyour messages from Mars.Includes: how life begins in the first placehow Earth was createdwhether aliens might exist elsewhere in the Solar Systemthe search for other planets like our ownhow we could possibly ever get there and . . .would we really meet aliens?  Alongside this runs the hilarious, but not very truestory of Carl and his cat, Clive, who will join you on the journeyof the book to help take you from novice alien-hunter to bona-fidespace expert, with a brilliant final twist!So, is there anybody out there?NO. (Well, maybe.)And do aliens really exist?Probably.(Possibly.) Fully illustrated throughoutAn expert in his field, Dara explores difficult concepts in ahumorous way, alongside fun and quirky illustrationsHe is also known as the host of long-running TV show Mockthe WeekCheck out his other two other side-splittingly funnyscience books for kids - Beyond the Sky (also about space)and Secret Science (facts about the earth).

*INTERNATIONAL LITERACY ASSOCIATION AWARD-WINNER - 2023 Social Justice Literature Award Honor Book - Non-fiction Book Category*A rousing and radical investigation into the climate crisis, its causes, and how to fight for the most vulnerable people affected by it, This Book Will Save the Planet is a vibrantly illustrated study of one of humanity's most significant threats. With this third title in the NYT #1 best-selling Empower the Future series, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of climate change and climate justice.Our planet is in crisis. The ice caps are melting, sea levels are rising, wildfires are raging… and those most affected by global warming are marginalised communities across the globe.   But all is not lost – there’s still time for each and every one of us to make a difference.  Through the lens of intersectionality, author Dany Sigwalt lays out the framework for how we can come together to fight climate change, and how we can work to put people over profit. The planet is not protected if all its inhabitants are not; the people are not protected if the planet they inhabit is not. In this book, you will:   Discover the core principles of climate justice Learn how solidarity, community and mutual aid can change the world Find out how to use your privilege to stand-up for other people  At the end of each chapter, there are activities and calls to action to get you thinking and to grow your knowledge. All you need is a pen and a piece of paper.  With kaleidoscopic and vibrant illustrations by artist Aurélia Durand, this book is written for everyone who lives on planet Earth. By the end, you’ll have the tools you need to go out and make a difference.The Empower the Future series is a collection of vital and urgent books about how we can all build a better world. Other titles in the list include This Book is Feminist and This Book is Anti-Racist.

Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned crystal user, have fun with amethysts, quartzes, tourmalines, and more with That Crystal Vibe, an all-you-need-to-know guide to sourcing, understanding, and using crystals. Did you know that 44 per cent of people aged 13–25 engage with crystals as a spiritual exercise? Crystal wellness and mindfulness are fun, mystical, and exciting hobbies. Backed up by real expertise and carried out with awareness and intent, That Crystal Vibe is an accessible handbook to help you cultivate your relationship to crystals. This practical guide has all the basics you need to begin and enhance your crystal journey, from identifying crystals by their appearance to picking the right one for you. With chapters as diverse as crystals themselves – ranging from geology to astrology by way of tarot and witchcraft – That Crystal Vibe is for anyone interested in crystals as a hobby or to find focus and clarity in a cluttered world. Author and secular chaos witch Mandi Em lays out the basics in clear, down-to-earth language, emphasizing above all that when it comes to developing your crystal practice, the more you put in, the more you get out. Plus, keep a crystal-clear conscience with chapters on how to curate your collection without harming the environment.Inside, you’ll find:Guidance on how to identify, source, and care for your crystals Advice on how to use intuition to select stones that suit you Practical tips for ethical and sustainable collecting Clear explanations of how crystals relate to mindfulness, self-care, astrology, tarot, and witchcraft Step-by-step advice on using crystals to develop focus, confidence, and clarity Illustrations and diagrams from artist Celia Agnes – familiar to those who follow her as Sweet Omens – making this book a visual delight as well as a practical handbookIf you're looking for a guide to having fun with crystals, then look no further. That Crystal Vibe contains all you need to know in a compact handbook that can be treasured for years to come.

"An engrossing chronicle for readers ages 12 and older" The Wall Street JournalHow did our scientific quest to understand life begin? From the earliest questioning about the origins of life to the first use of the word virus, this compelling and informative non-fiction book for readers 12 plus unfolds the history of biology itself.For most of human history, we haven’t known the secrets of life itself. In this fascinating book, the renowned author of A History of US, Joy Hakim, takes us back through time to biology’s beginnings…Observe the inquisitive scholars of Ancient Greece and the Islamic Golden Age as they began to ask questions about how the human body works; journey to the Renaissance where Leonardo da Vinci was dissecting cadavers to uncover human anatomy; and stop in the late 1800s, where a baffled Dutch biologist found a tiny infectious particle destroying tobacco crops, which he named virus.Discovering Life’s Story: Biology’s Beginnings is the first in an all-new multivolume work that follows the course of human discovery as we have worked to unlock the biological secrets of our own existence.“Eye-catching photographs and illustrations supplement Hakim’s simple but engagingly fact-rich prose, making this an ideal introductory text for any budding naturalist, scientist or doctor.” Washington Post“A work of nonfiction for adolescent readers that has the brio of an adventure story ... Abundant illustrations—maps, portraits, engravings—help keep the pace excitingly brisk.” The Wall Street Journal, Best Books for Children of 2023

HAN CHARACTERS + EMOJI = HANMOJI! If you can understand emojis, then you can learn Chinese. This colourful handbook from MIT Kids Press is a fun and memorable introduction to the Chinese language and a fascinating window into how languages evolve, ideal for readers 12+.Even though their dates of origin are millennia apart, the languages of Chinese and emoji share similarities that the average smartphone user might find surprising. These “hanmoji” parallels offer an exciting new way to learn Chinese – and a fascinating window into the evolution of Chinese Han characters, how language is shaped by technology and what the parallel lives of Chineseand emoji can tell us about the future of language.Packed with fun illustrations and engaging descriptions, The Hanmoji Handbook is entertaining, accessible and educational – as well as a quirky, visual gift book for inquisitive readers.