Bøker av Robert Winston

This book contains all the know-how you need to make the teenage years the exciting adventure they should be. The teenage years can be awkward - bodies change and sweat, and smells and spots become part of life. Growing Up has a supportive but straightforward approach that gives you the knowledge ahead of time. Why do boys'' voices break? How do hormones work? From managing spots to mending a broken heart, this book has the answers, along with advice for parents and kids on discussing potentially embarrassing topics.As well as the biological facts of puberty, this book is bursting with tips on how to navigate the emotional and social challenges of growing up - from relationships and confidence to cyberbullying and alcohol. It gives you the tools to understand and tackle challenging subjects including discrimination, drugs, and difficult life events, and practical, straightforward guidance on mental health issues such as anxiety and low self-esteem.Growing Up also contains content on contemporary topics such as post-pandemic mental health, eco-anxiety, online hate, and the impact of influencers.

Let Professor Robert Winston take you on a scientific journey through human history in this fact-packed science book.Delve into the stories of history¿s most influential scientific experiments, inventions and life-changing discoveries that have impacted our understanding and changed the world in this science book for kids aged 7-9.Robert Winston¿s Story of Science will teach children about the incredible world of science through fascinating facts, innovative inventions, and daring discoveries. Learn how random accidents have led to some of the greatest findings our world has ever seen, and how anybody who dares to dream can be successful.This fascinating science book for children offers:- Expertly written and accessible text by Robert Winston for children of the appropriate age to understand and enjoy even trickier concepts.- An exploration of each invention¿s past, present, and future development that is explored for a thorough and modern look at the role of science, technology and design in our everyday lives.- The answers to some of the most fascinating queries on the history of our world; piquing children¿s curiosities and sparking interest.From the creation of dynamite and the world¿s first printer, to magical medicine and the discovery of soap; science really is the pioneering study that has the power to change everything! This book of amazing scientific concepts and discoveries covers a wide range of topics to inspire the next generation of young minds.

This jam-packed collection of fun and simple science experiments for kids is perfect for the classroom or at home.Make an erupting volcano, design rubber band planets, sail a soap-powered boat, and race balloon cars with Home Activity Lab, which offers exciting experiments for budding scientists.Including a foreword by Professor Robert Winston, this stunning book includes 28 brilliant science projects, which use simple step-by-step instructions, everyday ingredients that can be found around the house, and amazing photography to guide you from start to finish. Each experiment describes the science behind the project, highlighting STEM facts with STEM icons pointing out the key science, technology, engineering, and maths learning involved in each project. "Take it further" panels encourage young readers to experiment and take their projects to the next level, developing their independence, initiative, and creative thinking skills.Perfect for budding scientists and crafters, Home Activity Lab combines fun and learning with hands-on activities that build a solid understanding of STEM principles.

This fun, fact-filled ebook is brimming with exciting outdoor experiments to help budding boffins explore the science in their own surroundings. Using household items, construct a water rocket and blast it skywards to learn about air pressure, or blow giant, long-lasting bubbles to reveal how surface tension works. Make a wormery and observe worms tunnelling, then build a diamond kite and discover the key to aerodynamics. Great photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and rigorous attention to detail will make young scientists excited from the get-go. With a foreword by Robert Winston, the ebook gives a clear How it works explanation for each project, revealing the fascinating science behind it, along with real-world examples that show everyday science in action. With 25 amazing projects to inspire young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts, Outdoor Activity Lab takes readers out of the house on a journey to better understand their world - and beyond. It is a must-have for every young scientist who is curious about their surroundings.

Robert Winston answers 100 big questions from kids across the world in this fun and unique science book. In this unique science book, Professor Robert Winston answers more than 100 real-life questions from children all around the world! And who could be a better scientist to ask questions to than Professor Robert Winston? Ask a Scientist puts the fun back into science in this thrilling book for children aged 6-9. All the popular science topics are covered, with weird and wacky questions and clear and lively answers, including biology: "Why do freckles come in dots on your face?"; physics: "Could you jump off the world?"; Earth: "Why is the sky blue?"; chemistry: "Why are there bubbles in boiling water?"; natural science: "Do dogs cry?", and space: "Why will the Sun explode and make us extinct?". This exciting new edition includes eight pages of additional questions relating to the recent hot topics in science, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Inside the pages of this quirky science book, you'll find: - Every aspect of science: including biology; space; physics; chemistry; Earth; natural sciences. - The topic of science presented in a fresh, exciting way, by tackling it from the child's perspective. - More than 100 real-life questions from children from all around the world about every aspect of science. - Updated reissue of the 2019 edition with an additional eight new pages, including coverage of important recent topics such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The inspiration behind this unique science book came from the many questions posed by Robert Winston's grandchildren and by children from the schools he has visited over the years. The book includes some of these questions, plus many more gathered from countries all over the world - including the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, Canada, the USA, India, China, and Japan. The 100 big questions featured inside the book cover all the main science topics: chemistry, physics, biology, Earth, space, and natural science.

Drawing on personal and professional experience, it is the definitive account of modern reproductive technology from a practitioner who has spent his professional life at the forefront of this most fascinating and emotive area of science.

Daring experiments from Robert Winston, to get the brain cells buzzing!Introduce your child to science with Professor Robert Winston's Super Science Experiments. These exciting hands-on experiments from creating balloon rockets or glow in the dark jelly to making metal detectors, will help your child get to grips with science. Super Science Experiments covers all areas of science from life on earth to physical science. There are projects for all abilities, from quick & easy science in seconds to trickier group projects for schools. Packed with easy step-by-steps and over 350 photos and illustrations, for explosively fun activities that you can do at home!

Looks at the story of evolutionary science and the way Charles Darwin's revolutionary theories changed the world. This title shows how theories developed after Darwin, with modern scientists revealing the secrets of genes and DNA and showing what lies in the future.

Why are helium balloons lighter than air? What are the secrets of the Philosopher's Stone? This book answers these questions.

Helps you learn about the awe-inspiring world of science with pop-ups, pull-outs, and facts. This book presents a fresh approach to explore what makes the world go round. It unravels the mysteries of science alongside pop-ups, pull-outs, flaps, sliders and incredible science facts to make learning about science fun and interactive.