John Farndon is the author of numerous bestsellers on science, ideas and the natural environment, as well as being a playwright, composer and poet.
He has been shortlisted a record five times for the Royal Society Junior Science Book Prize. Do You Think You“re Clever? was shortlisted for the Society of Authors Education Award. Canada“s Globe and Mail named his Atlas of Oceans as a 2011 top ten science book. He is currently writing The Omnipaedia for Square Peg.
84 Ebooks von John Farndon
John Farndon: So, You Think You’re Clever?
From the ever-curious mind that brought you the bestselling Do You Think You’re Clever? comes a brand-new trip to the far reaches of the intellectual universe, courtesy of even more notoriously …
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€6.98
John Farndon & Libby Purves: Do You Think You’re Clever?
What happens if I drop an ant?
What books are bad for you?
What percentage of the world's water is contained in a cow?
The Oxbridge undergraduate interviews are infamous for their …
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€7.99
John Farndon: World’s Greatest Idea
Where would humanity be now without fire, vaccinations, farming … or wine? A great idea is one that has changed the path of human civilisation. But which is the greatest of them all? John Farndon, …
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€6.24
John Farndon: Do You Still Think You’re Clever?
From the ever-curious mind that brought you the bestselling Do You Think You’re Clever? comes a brand-new trip to the far reaches of the intellectual universe, courtesy of even more notoriously …
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Englisch
€6.98
John Farndon: Können Thermostate denken?
Wird dieser Beutel jemals leer sein? Hat Wittgenstein immer recht? War Shakespeare ein Rebell? Die in diesem Buch versammelten 37 vertrackten Fragen aus den verschiedensten geistes- und …
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Deutsch
€19.95
John Farndon: Megafast Cars
Jump behind the wheel of the sleekest, swiftest automobiles, both on and off the race track. Prepare to burn up the tarmac in the Bugatti Veyron-the latest version of the first supercar reaches 269 …
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€53.46
John Farndon: Megafast Motorcycles
Motorcycles are made for speed-but some get there louder and faster than others! You’ll need your toughest gear to ride the turbo-charged MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K-perhaps the most powerful (and …
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€53.43
John Farndon: Megafast Planes
Are you ready to take off with the world’s fastest supersonic aircraft? Strap yourself in for a trip in the Mi G-25 Foxbat interceptor and clock up to 2, 100 mph (3, 380 kmh/h)! Soar in the NAA X-15 …
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€53.35
John Farndon: Megafast Trucks
Climb into the cabs of the world’s fastest trucks. They may be big, but these machines can really move! Roar off in the three jet engines of the Shockwave-powered to 376 mph (605 km/h)! Ride in the …
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Englisch
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€53.25
John Farndon: Stickmen’s Guide to Trains and Automobiles
Join the savvy Stickmen on a fun tour of modern cars and locomotives. See the inner and outer workings of these vehicles. The Stickmen share facts (and jokes), explain functions, and occasionally get …
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Englisch
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€53.25
John Farndon: Stickmen’s Guide to Aircraft
How do planes stay in the air? What is vertical takeoff? How does a pilot control altitude in a hot-air balloon? Join the Stickmen to find out how mechanisms work. Get an insider’s view of these …
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Englisch
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€53.43
John Farndon: Stickmen’s Guide to Watercraft
How does a giant cruise ship stay upright? Just how big is an aircraft carrier? How are submarines powered? Join the Stickmen for a close look at how watercrafts work, though be careful-you may get …
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Englisch
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€53.31
John Farndon: Stickmen’s Guide to Gigantic Machines
Join the Stickmen on a fascinating tour of monster vehicles, transporters, and construction tools. You’ll discover some of the largest machines in existence and see the Stickmen (accidentally) test …
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Englisch
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€53.44
John Farndon: Megafast Cars
Jump behind the wheel of the sleekest, swiftest automobiles, both on and off the race track. Prepare to burn up the tarmac in the Bugatti Veyron-the latest version of the first supercar reaches 269 …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.25
John Farndon: Megafast Motorcycles
Motorcycles are made for speed-but some get there louder and faster than others! You’ll need your toughest gear to ride the turbo-charged MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K-perhaps the most powerful (and …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.20
John Farndon: Megafast Planes
Are you ready to take off with the world’s fastest supersonic aircraft? Strap yourself in for a trip in the Mi G-25 Foxbat interceptor and clock up to 2, 100 mph (3, 380 kmh/h)! Soar in the NAA X-15 …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.22
John Farndon: Megafast Trucks
Climb into the cabs of the world’s fastest trucks. They may be big, but these machines can really move! Roar off in the three jet engines of the Shockwave-powered to 376 mph (605 km/h)! Ride in the …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.24
John Farndon: Stickmen’s Guide to Aircraft
How do planes stay in the air? What is vertical takeoff? How does a pilot control altitude in a hot-air balloon? Join the Stickmen to find out how mechanisms work. Get an insider’s view of these …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.25
John Farndon: Stickmen’s Guide to Gigantic Machines
Join the Stickmen on a fascinating tour of monster vehicles, transporters, and construction tools. You’ll discover some of the largest machines in existence and see the Stickmen (accidentally) test …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.26
John Farndon: Stickmen’s Guide to Trains and Automobiles
Join the savvy Stickmen on a fun tour of modern cars and locomotives. See the inner and outer workings of these vehicles. The Stickmen share facts (and jokes), explain functions, and occasionally get …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.25
John Farndon: Stickmen’s Guide to Watercraft
How does a giant cruise ship stay upright? Just how big is an aircraft carrier? How are submarines powered? Join the Stickmen for a close look at how watercrafts work, though be careful-you may get …
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Englisch
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€6.23
John Farndon: How to Live Like an Aztec Priest
It’s the year 1492, the height of the Aztec Empire, and Ten Vulture is learning to become a priest-and a deadly warrior. On his adventures, he has to learn a secret language and rituals and make …
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Englisch
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€53.19
John Farndon: How to Live Like an Egyptian Mummy Maker
Travel down the Nile and into the heart of an ancient tomb with young Neferu, who is training to mummify a great pharaoh. Look over his shoulder to witness the dog-headed Anubis weighing the heart of …
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€53.41
John Farndon: How to Live Like a Samurai Warrior
At the age of five, Takeshi joins the other youngsters in a samurai’s castle to train as a noble fighter. Join him in action as he fires arrows while riding on horseback and defeats three foes in …
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Englisch
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€53.31
John Farndon: How to Live Like a Caribbean Pirate
It’s 1718 and the world goes dark for Jamie Flynn, who’s been snatched from the docks to join Blackbeard’s crew of the fearsome pirates. Join him on board as he learns to fight with a cutlass and …
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€53.41
John Farndon: Marine Superstars
Meet some of the most intriguing sea-dwelling animals on Earth and learn about their superstar abilities-from hunting and hiding to solving puzzles and playing. Discover how these spectacular marine …
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Englisch
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€53.26
John Farndon: Remarkable Birds
Meet some of the most interesting birds on Earth, and learn about their remarkable abilities-from elaborate nest-building and singing to logical thinking and language skills. Discover how these …
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Englisch
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€52.92
John Farndon: Amazing Land Animals
Meet some of the coolest land animals on Earth, and learn about their amazing abilities-from camouflage and communication to super senses and use of tools. Find out how these clever creatures and …
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Englisch
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€53.25
John Farndon: Incredible Bugs
Meet some of the most fascinating insects and arachnids on Earth, and learn about their incredible abilities-from building and weight-lifting to long-distance migration and hunting. Find out how …
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Englisch
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€53.25
John Farndon: How to Live Like an Aztec Priest
It’s the year 1492, the height of the Aztec Empire, and Ten Vulture is learning to become a priest-and a deadly warrior. On his adventures, he has to learn a secret language and rituals and make …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.24
John Farndon: How to Live Like an Egyptian Mummy Maker
Travel down the Nile and into the heart of an ancient tomb with young Neferu, who is training to mummify a great pharaoh. Look over his shoulder to witness the dog-headed Anubis weighing the heart of …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.22
John Farndon: How to Live Like a Samurai Warrior
At the age of five, Takeshi joins the other youngsters in a samurai’s castle to train as a noble fighter. Join him in action as he fires arrows while riding on horseback and defeats three foes in …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.20
John Farndon: How to Live Like a Caribbean Pirate
It’s 1718 and the world goes dark for Jamie Flynn, who’s been snatched from the docks to join Blackbeard’s crew of the fearsome pirates. Join him on board as he learns to fight with a cutlass and …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.20
John Farndon: Amazing Land Animals
Meet some of the coolest land animals on Earth, and learn about their amazing abilities-from camouflage and communication to super senses and use of tools. Find out how these clever creatures and …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.24
John Farndon: Remarkable Birds
Meet some of the most interesting birds on Earth, and learn about their remarkable abilities-from elaborate nest-building and singing to logical thinking and language skills. Discover how these …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.25
John Farndon: Incredible Bugs
Meet some of the most fascinating insects and arachnids on Earth, and learn about their incredible abilities-from building and weight-lifting to long-distance migration and hunting. Find out how …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.24
John Farndon: Marine Superstars
Meet some of the most intriguing sea-dwelling animals on Earth and learn about their superstar abilities-from hunting and hiding to solving puzzles and playing. Discover how these spectacular marine …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.25
John Farndon: Plague!
Being sick is horrible. But it used to be worse. Inside this book, you’ll see evidence of the plagues of the past-rotting skin, dissolving lungs, and sinister swelling all over the body. Diseases …
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Englisch
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€6.25
John Farndon: Quacks and Con Artists
People have always needed doctors. But the doctors of the past might not look like the doctors you are used to seeing! Sometimes their healing methods were weird, disgusting, or even dangerous. …
EPUB
Englisch
DRM
€6.25
John Farndon: Strange Medicine
It’s easy to take a pill when we aren’t feeling well. But did you know that the art of making medicines goes back thousands of years? Early remedies weren’t always so easy-or effective. Some seemed …
EPUB
Englisch
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€6.20
John Farndon: Tiny Killers
Invisible microbes cause sickness by invading our bodies and multiplying. But doctors didn’t always know that sickness was caused by germs. Most people thought diseases came from smelly, damp air. …
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Englisch
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€6.24
John Farndon: Stickmen’s Guide to Your Beating Heart
Ba-boom, ba-boom, ba-boom . . . your incredible heart beats more than once every second, no matter what you’re doing. And your lungs pull in up to 145 gallons of oxygen each day. So how are your …
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Englisch
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€6.20
John Farndon: Stickmen’s Guide to Your Brilliant Brain
Just think, every single thing you do is handled by an amazing computer inside your head-your brilliant brain! And it’s helped by your body’s internet-your nervous system. Join the Stickmen to …
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€6.25
John Farndon: Stickmen’s Guide to Your Gurgling Guts
Food is the body’s fuel-but what happens to each yummy mouthful from the moment you take a bite? The Stickmen unravel the long process of digestion carried out by your winding system of guts. Learn …
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€6.23
John Farndon: Stickmen’s Guide to Your Mighty Muscles and Bones
Muscles help you run, jump, play sports, and even sit still long enough to read this book. Your bony skeleton holds you up and keeps everything in its place. Let the Stickmen give you a tour of your …
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€6.24
John Farndon: Extreme Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Earthquakes can destroy entire cities in mere minutes and send shock waves rippling around the world. These devastating quakes become even more deadly when followed by monster waves. Tsunamis may …
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Englisch
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€6.20
John Farndon: Extreme Fires and Floods
In just a few seconds, a spark can turn a forest into a rapidly spreading inferno of intense heat and suffocating smoke. Firefighters try to control the wildfire-a battle that might last for months. …
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Englisch
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€6.23
John Farndon: Extreme Hurricanes and Tornadoes
Imagine facing a storm so vast you can only see it all from space, or winds that uproot trees and hurl cars in the air. The unleashed power of extreme storms can flatten homes and drown low-lying …
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Englisch
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€6.24
John Farndon: Extreme Volcanoes
The molten rock just under Earth’s solid crust sometimes erupts suddenly and violently, causing streams of red-hot lava and scorching high-speed avalanches called pyroclastic flows. Volcanoes can …
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Englisch
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€6.23
John Farndon: Middle Ages
Jump back in time to discover what was happening during the mysterious Middle Ages. Some people occupied themselves with putting crowns on their heads, others kept busy discovering and spreading new …
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€6.23
John Farndon: Modern World
Step back into the recent past and discover the moments that defined the modern world. The century took off with the Wright brothers‘ historic flight, then swung between two devastating world wars, …
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€6.24
John Farndon: Rise of Civilization
Take an enthralling journey from the Stone Age onward, and see how our ancestors became great builders and rulers. They grew food, discovered metals, made tools, and invented writing. You will see a …
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Englisch
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€6.23
John Farndon: Rise of Western Society
Follow four centuries of discovery and change, from the moment people set out to explore the world to turbulent times when it turned upside down-even for the people who stayed home! See how South …
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Englisch
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€6.25
John Farndon: Super Bright Baby: 50 Things You Really Need to Know
From pregnancy to toddlerhood, Super Bright Baby: 50 Things You Really Need to Know will help parents nurture their child’s burgeoning mind. Expert author John Farndon recommends strategies – …
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€3.99
Alex Woolf & Anne Rooney: Die Berühmtesten Wissenschaftler
Die Porträts der genialsten Wissenschaftler aus 2000 Jahren Forschungsgeschichte, ihr Leben, ihre Arbeit und ihre Entdeckungen. Ein leicht verständlicher Überblick über die Geschichte der Wissenschaf …
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Deutsch
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€2.08
Alex Woolf & Anne Rooney: De Grote Wetenschappers
Van wolkenkrabbers tot straalvliegtuigen en van mobieltjes tot computers, we zijn elke dag omringd door producten van de moderne wetenschap. Het belangrijkste product van de wetenschap is misschien …
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Niederländisch
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€2.08
John Farndon: India Booms
The ancient birthplace of some of the world’s major religions and now a modern nuclear power, India is experiencing spectacular economic growth. In twenty-five years its population will overtake that …
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Englisch
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€6.99
John Farndon: China Rises
With a population of 1¼ billion people and the world“s second largest economy, China is fast becoming one of the most powerful and important countries in the world. But while it is one of the world‘ …
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€12.99
John Farndon: Plague!
Being sick is horrible. But it used to be worse. Inside this book, you’ll see evidence of the plagues of the past-rotting skin, dissolving lungs, and sinister swelling all over the body. Diseases …
PDF
Englisch
DRM
€53.40
John Farndon: Tiny Killers
Invisible microbes cause sickness by invading our bodies and multiplying. But doctors didn’t always know that sickness was caused by germs. Most people thought diseases came from smelly, damp air. …
PDF
Englisch
DRM
€53.30
John Farndon: Strange Medicine
It’s easy to take a pill when we aren’t feeling well. But did you know that the art of making medicines goes back thousands of years? Early remedies weren’t always so easy-or effective. Some seemed …
PDF
Englisch
DRM
€53.40
John Farndon: Quacks and Con Artists
People have always needed doctors. But the doctors of the past might not look like the doctors you are used to seeing! Sometimes their healing methods were weird, disgusting, or even dangerous. …
PDF
Englisch
DRM
€53.28
John Farndon: The Natural World
Get ready for the journey of a lifetime…up in the sky! Bird’s Eye View: The Natural World takes you on an amazing, fact-filled aerial journey around the world with stunning views of its landscapes, …
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Englisch
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€24.99
John Farndon: 50 de idei geniale
Motorul cu aburi, tiparul, sistemul bancar, vaccinul, telefonul, internetul… puteți să vă imaginați lumea fără ele?
50 de idei geniale este o fascinantă călătorie de descoperire a celor mai importa …
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€4.02
John Farndon: The Natural World
Get ready for the journey of a lifetime…up in the sky! Bird’s Eye View: The Natural World takes you on an amazing, fact-filled aerial journey around the world with stunning views of its landscapes, …
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Englisch
DRM
€21.99
John Farndon: Stuff You Should Know About Planet Earth
How do hurricanes form? Why does the moon change shape? What are tectonic plates? You’ll discover the answer to these questions and many more when you step inside the inner workings of Planet Earth …
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Englisch
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€16.99
John Farndon: Stuff You Should Know About Planet Earth
How do hurricanes form? Why does the moon change shape? What are tectonic plates? You’ll discover the answer to these questions and many more when you step inside the inner workings of Planet Earth …
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Englisch
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€16.99
George Abbot & John Farndon: Big Ideas. Das Wirtschafts-Buch
So funktioniert Wirtschaft
Was ist ein gerechter Preis? Warum kosten Diamanten mehr als Wasser? Können wir arme Länder anschieben, indem wir ihnen die Schulden erlassen? Weshalb spiegelt der …
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Deutsch
€19.99
Rod Dacombe & John Farndon: Big Ideas. Das Politik-Buch
Welche Aufgaben und Rechte hat ein Staat? Ist die Demokratie die beste Herrschaftsform? Wann ist ein Krieg gerechtfertigt?
Dieses Buch erklärt über 100 einflussreiche politische Ideen und Konzepte …
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Deutsch
€19.99
John Farndon & Dan Green: Big Ideas. Das Wissenschafts-Buch
Wissenschaft ist nur etwas für Wenige? Ganz sicher nicht! Die menschliche Geschichte ist eine Geschichte des Forschens. Wir haben schon immer versucht, auf alles eine Antwort zu finden. ‚Das …
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Deutsch
€19.99
Louis Baxter & John Farndon: Big Ideas. Das Film-Buch
‚Wie spielt ‚Chinatown‘ mit den Konventionen des Film noir? Welche Wirkung erzeugt die Episodenstruktur in ‚Pulp Fiction‘? Wie beeinflussen die widersprüchlichen Erzählungen in ‚Rashomon‘ unsere …
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Deutsch
€19.99
Julia Schroeder & Celia Coyne: Big Ideas. Das Ökologie-Buch
Ökologie anschaulich & verständlich erklärt: Unsere Umwelt ist im Umbruch! Klimawandel & Umweltschutz bewegen die Menschheit wie nie zuvor. Dieses innovative Nachschlagewerk führt mit informativen …
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Deutsch
€19.99
Heather Davis & Jonny Griffiths: Big Ideas. Das Mathematik-Buch
Faszination Mathematik auf den Punkt gebracht Das 1×1 der Mathematik! Dieses innovative Nachschlagewerk führt mit informativen Diagrammen & ansprechenden Grafiken leicht verständlich in die …
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Deutsch
€19.99
Vladimir Vysotsky: Vladimir Vysotsky
Legendary singer, songwriter and poet Vladimir Vysotsky (1938-1980) is loved and admired like no other. A recent survey placed him as the most important cultural figure of twentieth century, and some …
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Englisch
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€9.99
Alex Woolf & Anne Rooney: De Grote Wetenschappers
Van wolkenkrabbers tot straalvliegtuigen en van mobieltjes tot computers, we zijn elke dag omringd door producten van de moderne wetenschap. Het belangrijkste product van de wetenschap is misschien …
EPUB
Niederländisch
DRM
€3.73
Hilary Lamb & Jonathan O’Callaghan: Big Ideas. Das Physik-Buch
Faszination Physik auf den Punkt gebracht
Wie wirken die Gravitationsgesetze? Woraus besteht ein Atom? Was ist Bioelektrizität? Dieses innovative Nachschlagewerk führt mit informativen Diagrammen …
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Deutsch
€19.99
John Farndon & Anne Rooney: Great Scientists
Science is an ever-growing, ever-changing field of study. Every principle, every discovery is built on top of a previous discovery. Great scientists have studied life, the environment, and the …
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€49.79
John Farndon: Experimenting with Physics
Explores and explains physics concepts–including energy, motion, simple machines, gravity, flight, electricity, and magnetism–and provides experiments to aid in understanding …
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€48.08
John Farndon: Experimenting with Chemistry
Presents instructions for simple experiments that explore and explain chemistry …
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€47.90
Steve Parker & Ben Hubbard: Big Ideas. Das Medizin-Buch
Anschauliche Einführung in die Medizingeschichte.
Wie werden Krankheiten diagnostiziert? Was ist Krebs? Wie entstehen Pandemien? Das innovative Nachschlagewerk beantwortet diese und viele andere …
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Deutsch
€19.99
John Farndon & Robert Snedden: Big Ideas. Das Chemie-Buch:
Anschauliche Einführung in die Grundlagen & Geschichte der Chemie Warum reagieren Chemikalien? Wie wird Kunststoff aus Pflanzen hergestellt? Das innovative Nachschlagewerk beantwortet diese und viele …
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Deutsch
€19.99
Derek Harvey & Tom Jackson: Big Ideas. Das Biologie-Buch:
Die ganze Welt der Biologie verständlich erklärt
Warum tanzen Bienen? Wie liest man die menschliche DNA? Wie gefährdet ist das ökologische Gleichgewicht? Diese und viele andere Fragen klärt dieses …
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Deutsch
€19.99
Peter Chrisp & Claire Cock-Starkey: Big Ideas. Das Buch der Rechtsgeschichte
Eine anschauliche Einführung in die Rechtsgeschichte
Warum brauchen wir Gesetze? Welche Rechte werden vom Gesetz geschützt? Warum gibt es INTERPOL? Dieses innovative Nachschlagewerk führt mit …
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Deutsch
€19.99
John Farndon & Shari Last: SIMPLY. Wirtschaft
Wirtschaft überraschend einfach!
Visueller kann Wissen nicht sein: SIMPLY Wirtschaft ist die perfekte Einführung in die theoretischen Grundlagen und praktischen Anwendungen der Ökonomie – für …
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Deutsch
€9.99
