Showing results for "Science" in Teen & Young Adult

Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and inertia, why Isaac Newton gets the credit for them, and what the discovery of DNA meant. All the big scientific ideas are brought to life with pithy quotes and step-by-step 'mind maps' - from evolution and continental drift to black holes and genetic engineering, showing how the ideas of famous scientists have affected our understanding of the world.

The Wave nearly ended Tahama. No one knows why it happened. Someone has to find out. A deep patrol Crawler rolls into the Pale. Small crew. Dangerous mission. Mars volunteers without explaining himself, not to the crew, not to anyone. The old world is still down there, broken and buried and full of things that used to be people. That's expected. What isn't: something is organizing those things. Not everyone comes home.

On the run, but divided. Nearly beaten, but not quite broken. Then come the gunshots in the distance. In the direction of Chloe and Daniel. Desperately hoping that they managed to escape with their lives–with Chip, Ellie and Lars by his side–Will must do all he can to get back to them. But with Will’s injured ankle, and the guards closing in, the odds are stacked against them. Not to mention that the exiles now know the truth about their world. That they are up against the power and strength of Project Beta; are living in a land with few allies, and many enemies.

A boy washes up on the beach of a quiet seaside town, soaked, shaken, and wearing nothing but pyjamas. He insists he's from here, but the whole place feels... not quite right. Then he meets David, a stranger who offers to help. What begins as an act of kindness soon becomes something far stranger. Questions multiply, and a chain of events set in motion centuries ago tightens its grip on the present.

world of Fun Science! I'm Charlie, also known across the Internet as charlieissocoollike. In my book I'll be taking you on an awesome journey through the cosmos, beginning with the big bang through to the solar system and the origins of life on Earth, all the way down to the particles that make up everything around us (including you and me!). Expect frequent digressions into not-so-sciencey things (e.g., a microwave flying through space) and audio packed with my all-time favourite mind-bending science facts.

En esta novela, narrada desde la perspectiva del despiadado Grim, el peligroso y oscuro gobernante de Nightshade, encontrarás su visión de los acontecimientos que cimentaron su destino como amor de Isla. Esta historia ofrece una mirada mucho más íntima y compleja de uno de los personajes más enigmáticos de Lightlark, mostrando cómo cada elección lo acercó inevitablemente a Isla y cambió para siempre el curso de ambos reinos.

Llega el momento de conocer los puntos de vista de los dos gobernantes que marcaron el destino de Isla para siempre. En la historia de Oro, podrás descubrir la compleja identidad del rey de Lightlark a través de sus propias palabras, las de un monarca dividido entre el deseo de justicia y la pasión por una mujer a la que ama por encima de todo. Esta novela ofrece una mirada mucho más profunda e íntima de uno de los personajes más admirados de la saga, mostrando el conflicto interno de un líder obligado a elegir entre el corazón y el destino de su reino.

A standalone enemies-to-lovers fae fantasy—except she's the only one who thinks they're enemies. With the high-stakes intrigue of The Cruel Prince, the cozy found-family banter of FRIENDS, and the no-spice romantic tension of Pride and Prejudice. Brynn never believed in fairytales—until one stole her mother. Everyone says she ran off, but Brynn saw the truth. Her mother was taken by something not quite human.

Can science and faith mix? Teens come face to face with this question as their studies consider everything from the origins of the world to how DNA works. This captivating book is full of interesting facts and surprising stories that make the case for the Christian faith while exciting teens about science. Science and God is a collaboration between Oxford University scientist John Lennox and Katy Morgan, an author for young people.

Fifteen-year-old Vanessa Luna never asked for power — but when a strange creature appears in her dreams, and a book of shifting symbols finds her, she unlocks the ability to surf the edge of reality.

Mindwalker is an action-packed YA sci-fi novel with one central question at its core: would you ever surrender control of your mind? DO NOT SURRENDER CONTROL. Eighteen-year-old Sil Sarrah is determined to die a legend. But with only twelve months left before the supercomputer grafted to her...

Simon Snow é o Escolhido. Segundo as lendas, ele é o feiticeiro que garantirá a paz no Mundo dos Magos. Isso seria extraordinário se Simon não fosse desastrado, esquecido e um feiticeiro pouco habilidoso, incapaz de controlar seus poderes. Ele está no penúltimo ano da Escola de Magia de Watford, e, ao lado de sua melhor amiga Penelope e sua namorada Agatha, já se meteu nas mais variadas aventuras e confusões—algumas causadas por Baz, seu arqui-inimigo e colega de quarto, outras pelo Oco, um ser maligno que há tempos tenta acabar com Simon.

Nach der Halloweenparty will sich Zoe nur noch verkriechen. Sie leidet unter der Trennung von Ryan. Vor allem, weil sie niemandem davon erzählen darf. Doch ihr bleibt keine Zeit für eine Verschnaufpause. Denn die Weihnachtsexamen rücken stetig näher. Melissa braucht dringend Zoes Hilfe. Und dann ist da auch noch Ruben ...

"Rivo was like a shooting star; when it seemed the sun had set on the Kingdom and darkness came, he shone brightly. And like a shooting star, when the sun rose again and the darkness lifted, he was gone." He falls in battle, only to be brought back to witness the rise of his own legend.

Fallon weiß nicht mehr weiter. Verzweifelt versucht sie, ihre immer stärker werdenden dunklen Kräfte zu kontrollieren – erfolglos. Und auch ihr Plan, aus den Fängen der Nachtwandler zu fliehen, geht schief. Doch Fallon muss ihre Prophezeiung erfüllen, auch wenn ihr Leben dafür auf dem Spiel steht. Ariyon Madden steht ebenfalls vor einer Entscheidung: Wie weit ist er bereit zu gehen, um das Mädchen, das er liebt, und die Menschen, die unter seinem Schutz stehen, zu retten?

Cuando la abuela Adelfa muere, todos dan por hecho que ha sido un final natural. Todos menos Dalia, la única heredera de la magia de su familia. Por eso, la joven bruja se lanza a desentrañar la verdad, aunque para ello tendrá que luchar contra sí misma. ¿Y si su magia se ha desvanecido con la partida de su maestra? Poco a poco, su verdadero legado se revela ante sus ojos. Dalia se topa con secretos que reabrirán todas las grietas de esta historia y con verdades que cambiarán lo que creía saber sobre sí misma.

Hochspannung in Extralänge. Und wieder warten extreme Herausforderungen auf Skulduggery und Walküre Unruh: Bisher völlig unauffällige Sterbliche sind urplötzlich mit magischen Fähigkeiten begabt und die wenigsten können damit umgehen. Aber einige dieser Neu-Magier entwickeln so starke Kräfte, dass sie eine blutige Spur der Verwüstung durch das ganze Land ziehen. Nur ein sehr mächtiger Zauberer kann ihnen diese unglaubliche Macht gegeben haben.

Warriors will choose their path. The Cloaked Flame is gaining power, and a challenger has come to destroy the Rhodian throne. Dylan is the centerpiece of a new war, one where her enemies harness dark and cruel magic that’s not only unpredictable, but relentless. To conquer her adversaries, Dylan must discover new aspects of her power, channeling a demigoddess who wants to use her magic more than help her cause. Balancing the need to defend her people and the urge to understand herself, Dylan uncovers mysteries as her family crumbles around her and an unexpected revelation changes everything.

Discover why people tell lies, why some planets are hotter than stars and how humans are terraforming the Earth. Is cockroach milk really the next Superfood? Why are birds so smart? Why do trees need each other to grow and how do they communicate? Why did a group of scientists voluntarily starve to death while surrounded by tonnes of food? How long does a decapitated head stay 'alive'? What human artefacts can be seen with the naked eye from the International Space Station? Who is Bertha Benz and how did her first car trip revolutionise how we use petrol today?

Ever heard of bathtub racing? Or a place where people live on floating islands made entirely of reeds? How about seeing the sun set twice in one day. It's possible, but where? Or that crows can actually bear grudges? All these fascinating fun facts and more are here to tickle your mind and keep you as well as the folks around you entertained: Packed nicely in this neat book Globe-Trotting Interesting Facts For Curious Minds, prepare to be amazed and have your trivia skills sharpened as you satisfy your thirst for knowledge.