| ID | 022456 |
| Call Number | 500/OXL |
| Title Proper | Big book of science |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Barnham, Kay ; Oxlade, Chris ; Ford, Harry ; Muir, Duncan |
| Publication | London, Alligator Books Limited, 2006. |
| Description | 94p Purple Spine |
| Series | Knowledge Masters |
| Note | Explains some of the most amazing scientific phenomena from the world's of Invention, Optical illusion and outer space. |
| Note | What makes things work?
When was the wheel invented?
What were the earliest boats like?
How were planes invented?
When was the microscope invented?
How is cloth made?
When was the clock invented?
Who invented printing?
How is sound recorded?
When was the telephone invented?
How was the television invented?
When was the computer invented?
How have inventions changed our lives?
Are all inventions successful?
Optical illusions -
How do we see?
Can our eyes be fooled?
What is a three-dimensional image?
How does our brain compare sizes?
What is colour?
How are cinema films made?
How do we judge distances?
What is a hologram?
How are film special effects made?
How do magic tricks work?
How does light distort shapes?
How are optical illusions used?
What is a natural optical illusion?
What is virtual reality?
Outer space -
What is space?
What is a solar system?
What is the Sun?
What ar planets made of?
Could people live on the Moon?
What is an aestroid belt?
How are stars formed?
Why do stars twinkle?
What is a constellation?
Who were the first astronomers
How are spacecraft launched?
Who were the first astronauts?
How can you find out more?
Index
What is a galaxy? |
| Standard Number | 1842398679 |
| Price. Qualification | Rs.350(Hb) |
| Classification Number | 500 |
| Key Words | Outer space ; Optical illusions ; UOI - Solar System ; UOI - Digital Media ; UOI - Science ; UOI - Simple machines ; UOI - Discoveries and inventions/explorations |