Títulos em Ciência e Tecnologia

Over the last 400 years, telescope technology has come a long way. From dying stars to burping black holes, take a look at the most exciting discoveries in deep space.

Meow! Meow! Cats make fun pets. Some have short hair and some have long hair. Some have flat noses and others have stubby tails. Young listeners will learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet cats, and discover why these curious creatures make amazing pets.

Before Isaac Newton became the father of physics, an accomplished mathematician, or a leader of the scientific revolution, he was a boy living in an apothecary's house, observing and experimenting, recording his observations of the world in a tiny notebook. As a young genius living in a time before science as we know it existed, Isaac studied the few books he could get his hands on, built handmade machines, and experimented with alchemy.

Un recorregut increïble per l'interior del cos humà per a petits i grans. La Bio i la Medi són germanes bessones molt curioses. Els encanta saber com funcionen i de què estan fets tots els elements que ens envolten, des d'aparells com telèfons i televisors fins a les plantes i els animals...

Sem pai nem mãe, Pedrinho sustentava os circo irmãos e irmãs pescando no grande rio, como tinha aprendido com seu pai. Mas começou a parcer estar doente. Em suas margens, jánão havia as muitas espécies de flor, a terra preta começava a tornar-se arenosa, e os peixes... quase mais nenhum! Soube devorados pelas piranhas, os mais ferozes peixes dos rios.

Nereide S. Santa Rosa conta um pouco da história do pequeno Carlos Gomes que, entre seu trabalho em uma alfaiataria, costurando calças e paletós, e suas brincadeiras de infância, encontrava muito tempo para se dedicar ao que mais gostava: a música. Os maiores gênios da história já foram criança um dia e por meio desta série queremos convidar você a descobrir seus próprios talentos. E para isso você não precisa se identificar com um ou outro. Você pode construir seu próprio repertório de referências e inspirações. A vida desses grandes artistas foi marcada por muito amor ao seu ofício e aprendizados.

The Wonder of Flight. The Science of Evolution. From both, Richard Dawkins weaves a fascinating account of how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies. Have you ever dreamt you could fly? Or imagined what it would be like to glide and swoop through...

A água é fonte permanente da vida e da sobrevivência de todos os seres vivos neste nosso planeta azul. Este livro explora não só a importância da água para o bom funcionamento de todo o ecossistema da Terra, mas também vai além, nos mostrando a importância de cuidarmos desse recurso tão precioso e finito. Uma reflexão pratica sobre a água e nosso papal em sua preservação, agora em nova edição.

Skyrim, with its in-depth world building and talented design, didn't just happen overnight. It took years of planning and hard work. But every game designer started where you are now. Find out how you can get started in game design.

How can important information and valuable items be kept safe as years pass? Many of these items are stored in underground vaults, including recordings and photos from U.S. history, important documents, and more. Locks, guards, secret passwords, and technology all play a part in the protection of the items.

In the 1970s, Atari became the leader in home video gaming with the Atari 2600. But were they the first? And how did it evolve into the revolutionary games and systems of today? Listen to learn the answers to these questions and more.

Silicon for microchips; manganese for batteries; titanium for missiles. The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth’s supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world’s superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars. As this...

Neil deGrasse Tyson's number-one New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young listeners. From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces.

Rocks may seem like boring, static objeRocks may seem like boring, static objects—until you discover that a rock can spark a fire, glow in the dark, and provide shelters of all shapes and sizes. Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical rhyming text shows how rocks decorate and strengthen the world around them.cts—until you discover that a rock can spark a fire, glow in the dark, and provide shelters of all shapes and sizes. Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing illustrations show how rocks decorate and strengthen the world around them.

Think you know all about dinosaurs? More than 700 different species of dinosaurs walked the earth before going extinct. Today, birds and crocodiles are close relatives to dinosaurs. Discover amazing facts about dinosaurs, from their interesting traits to strange behaviors and more.

Are they real, or only science fiction? Stories about aliens have been used to explain everything from mysterious lights to ancient sites that seem too advanced to have been made by humans. Discover key facts about UFO sightings, how scientists are searching for alien life, and more!

Think you know all about ghosts? Are they real, or only in spooky stories? Ghost hunters use thermal cameras and other cool tech to search for spirits such as poltergeists. Learn about different types of ghosts, haunted places, ghost hunter technology, and more!

CodeQuest for NextGen Kids 8-12 turns curious kids into confident coders through fun, hands-on activities and step-by-step guidance that makes learning feel like play. Perfect for every 8 to 12 year old who loves building, imagining, or exploring.

Can you guess it in just 3 clues? Blast off on an unforgettable adventure through space with 120 fun and challenging riddles designed for curious kids ages 8–12! From the blazing Sun and distant planets to famous astronauts, giant rockets, mysterious galaxies, incredible space missions, and record-breaking discoveries, every riddle is a chance to explore the wonders of the universe while putting your thinking skills to the test.

A brilliantly silly question-and-answer book, fact-checked by world-leading experts from across the University of Cambridge. Did you know that there's no set number of bones in the human body? Most babies are born with around 300 bones, but by the time they've grown up, they usually have between...