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A high-interest series filled with all kinds of fascinating facts designed to motivate pupils to read and learn about simple design and technology. Describes the fastest, biggest and most amazing machines and...

World's longest vertical straw

This video explores how far a liquid can be sucked up a tube. The theoretical maximum if a vacuum is created above the liquid is 10.3m.  How well do they do and does the diameter of the tube affect the results?

Part of the 'Atomic' series, this title covers the amazing buildings around the world, from the pyramids to Taipei 101.

Find out more about some of the world's most amazing pieces of machinery. Each book includes extraordinary feats, unusual uses, incredible photos and exciting design.

World's roundest object

This video shows the roundest object in the world – one kilogram sphere of silicon.  In 1799, the definition of a kilogram was the mass of one litre of water, at 4 degrees Celsius.  As of 2016, the kilogram is defined by the mass of a platinum-iridium sphere, located in Paris, called the International Prototype...

Find out more about some of the world's most amazing pieces of machinery. Each book includes extraordinary feats, unusual uses, incredible photos and exciting design.

Find out more about some of the world's most amazing pieces of machinery. Each book includes extraordinary feats, unusual uses, incredible photos and exciting design.

Carol Vorderman chaired the taskforce that prepared the report and the authors were Roger Porkess, Chris Budd, Richard Dunne and Pepe Rahman-Hart.
They assessed the state of maths education in England and made recommendations for its improvement. It makes some interesting comments about current practice at...

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