Mammoth Science: The Big Ideas That Explain Our World

Editors. — DK Children, 2020. — 160 р. — ISBN 978-1465491466.David Macaulay's troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of physics, biology, and chemistry in this unconventional and highly original e-guide to science.
These intrepid science demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain. Why do objects float? What's inside a living cell? How do magnets work? What gives a mammoth mass? More than 60 core science topics are covered, backed up with clear explanatory text and supporting diagrams.
Renowned for his ability to explain complex ideas with simple genius, best-selling author and illustrator Macaulay injects oddball humor into his subject matter. Children will delight in his quirky illustrations while gaining a thorough grounding in key science subjects.Matter
States of matter
Changing states
Density
Materials
Separating mixtures
Elements
Atoms
Molecules
Chemical reactions
Rapid reactions
Combustion
The pH scale
Life
What is life?
Bacteria
Cells
Types of cell
Plants
Flowers
Seeds
Food chains
Digestion
Breathing
Circulation
Waste disposal
Bones
Muscles
Nervous system
The eye
The ear
Body defenses
Growing up
Reproduction
DNA
Evolution
Energy
What is energy?
Heat
Sound waves
Light
Reflection
Refraction
White light
Seeing color
Electromagnetic radiation
Static electricity
Electric current
Magnetism
Forces
What are forces?
Deforming forces
Acceleration
Momentum
Action and reaction
Gravity
Friction
Drag
Pressure
Hydraulics
Floating
Flight
Simple machines
Earth and space
Earth
Plate tectonics
Rocks
Fossils
Water cycle
Seasons
Climate
Greenhouse effect
Moon
Solar system
Milky Way
Glossary
Index