Discover the intricate workings and consequences of human actions!Understand how humans have shaped the world, their actions and reactions, through fun illustrated flowcharts that demonstrate STEM processes and consequences. What happens when an astronaut needs to wee, when a bridge collapses or when too many trees get chopped down? The actions humans take can have a dramatic effect on ourselves and the world around us.Humans at Work explores the relationships between people and things, their actions and reactions, and what happens when processes don't go according to plan. From tiny incidents to giant events, discover how cause and effect work in the human world and beyond. This bumper book is perfect for curious kids aged 9+Other title:Nature at Work 9781526315953
Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.
1: Cause and Effect2: Growing Up and Growing Old3: Running Late4: Breaking Bones5: Fuelling Up6: Waste into Wee7: Having a Week in Zero-G8: Space Life9: Lost in Space!10: Mission to the Moon!11: Plane Panic!12: Train Off Track!13: Car Trouble14: Road to Danger15: Bridge Blow16: Tunnel Trouble!17: Concrete Catastrophe18: Shaking Skyscrapers19: Roller Coaster on Hold20: The Breaker Point21: 3D Drama22: Paper Mashup23: Polar Peril24: On the Hunt25: First Contact26: Forest Gold27: Slash and Burn28: Overheating Earth29: Glossary30: Finding out more31: Index