Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology

Book SynopsisHelp your child learn all about the world with My First Encyclopedia by Priddy Books.Explore our wonderful world in this big book of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colourful illustrations.Priddy Learning: My First Encyclopedia will provide hours of fun reading for curious children. It is divided into eight subject chapters: Earth, Living World, Animals, History, Science, Things That Go, Human Body and People & Culture.Approved by subject specialists, every page is packed full of interesting information written in accessible language for children. The specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help children understand each topic.

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Book SynopsisThis title helps you learn what makes weather happen - from the deadly threat of a hurricane to a rainbow's delicate play of light. It features over 250 amazing photographs and illustrations that capture the devastation caused by a severe flood, the split-second flash of lightning, and much more. You can see how people, plants and animals cope with searing heat and bitter cold. To make learning even more exciting, there are lots of simple experiments that you can do, such as testing air pressure, creating static electricity, and making your own weather station. It is a stimulating reference for 8- to 12-year-olds to use at home or school. You can discover the catastrophic combination of circumstances that give twisters the power to suck up houses into their deadly vortex, and the forces of nature that create the exquisite structure of a snowflake. You can visit the hottest, wettest and coldest places on the planet - where the ground gets so dry that it cracks, or where ice storms cause electricity pylons to crash to the ground. Dramatic photographs team up with lively and informative text to explore and explain the workings of weather from different climates all around the world.

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Book SynopsisThis title features 16 easy-to-follow experiments for learning fun. You can find out about rainbows, reflections, refraction! You can test which materials let light through them, put on a shadow puppet show, make a sundial, and much more. Fun photographs and illustrations show youngsters carrying out the practical projects in simple stages, making learning accessible and enjoyable. A glossary at the back of the book explains all the science terms used in the main text. It is ideal for school use by 5- to 7-year-olds. It also contains guidance notes for grown-up helpers using this book to teach children at home. How are rainbows formed? Why do shadows change shape? What is a lens? How does animation work? All of these questions and many others are answered in this exciting book, which explores the amazing properties of light. Create optical illusions using mirrors and ordinary water. Make your own cartoon flick-book, and see a hole magically appear in your hand! This series introduces younger readers to science in a structured but interesting way. Each book explores a different aspect of science. Exciting activities encourage children to explore and learn about the natural world, and complement the scientific points outlined in the simple introductory text.

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Book SynopsisWith over 50 reusable stickers, this exciting book will make learning about science a creative and enjoyable experience for the preschool child. It introduces concepts such as air pressure, bouyancy, temperature, movement and senses in ways that are easy to understand - it's not rocket science! Pictures interact with simple text to help children develop an awareness of the world around them. Reusable stickers mean that youngsters can repeat the learning experience time and time again. You can stick on some wind-blown leaves, find some heavy things that sink, serve some hot and cold drinks, identify parts of the body, and much more. Lively pictures of real children, animals, toys and other items in familiar, everyday situations that will capture every young reader's interest. This stimulating play-and-learn book is fun to look at and helps young readers to take their first steps in understanding the principles of science. Little ones will develop their skills as they match sticker word labels to the right pictures, or find pictures to fit the words.You can find insects to collect nectar from flowers, add musical instruments to the noisy band, and balance Freddy Frog's friends on a tightrope. The stickers can be reused, so children can repeat the play-and-learn process many times over, or create their own sticker books or posters.

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Book SynopsisSince humans first walked the earth, mankind has battled with nature to stave off sickness and prolong life. But imagine what it was like to be unwell in the days before the development of anaesthesia, antibiotics or microsurgery. Discover which plants and animals were used in early medical practice, and how the anatomical studies of the Middle Ages revolutionized our understanding of the human body. Learn how the terrible Black Death ravaged Europe, and how today's sophisticated technology has increased our capacity to cure disease.

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Book SynopsisThe world around us is a source of incredible wonder and amazement to children. This book will reveal and explain how things work, and will respond to youngsters' first questions. It encourages readers to carry out their own practical experiments, instilling real understanding and the excitement and enthusiasm that will carry them into more `serious' science in the future. See how the wind moves a homemade sailboat, how you can hold a glass of water upside down without spilling it, and how to simulate a volcanic eruption with a simple chemical reaction! This is the perfect starter book for ages 3 to 7 - for older readers to use with minimum supervision, or for younger ones to enjoy with adult help. Ten terrific projects to help children learn about science by conducting their own experiments. These introduce and explain very simple ideas in physics, chemistry and the natural world, with activities on themes of light and shade, electricity, water, wind and volcanoes. Find out how mirrors work, tell the time by the sun, make a sound cannon to knock down skittles, and stir up a snowstorm with static electricity! All the experiments are shown in clear step-by-step photographs, and use simple materials and very basic equipment that can be found around the home.Table of ContentsIntroduction Mysterious Mirrors Tell the Time by the Sun Disappearing Rainbow Balloon Snowstorm Battery Light Show Sound Skittles Hold Water Upside Down! Super Sailboat Sink or Swim Vinegar Volcano

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Book SynopsisTransform and recycle household objects into your very own home-made toys and machines! Learn about the centre of gravity by making a balancing bird, create a toroidal vortex with a smoke-ring machine, and turn a spoon into an electromagnet. Chances are you won’t need to buy the materials required for these machines because they’re all in your house right now. Every child can be an engineer with the help of Mr Shaha and his marvellous machines. Written by a science teacher and dad, Mr Shaha’s Marvellous Machines is the highly anticipated sequel to Mr Shaha’s Recipes for Wonder. This book gives clear, step-by-step instructions for over 15 projects. Whether you’re a master engineer or a total beginner, it will spark inspiration for fun activities to engage young people in the marvels of machinery.Trade Review‘With recycling-bin materials, and step-by-step instructions, this gorgeous book celebrates the sense of accomplishment found in making something for yourself.’ -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *‘Perfect for young engineers and artists. With stunning art from Emily Robertson ... it’s incredible! ... It explains the science in such accessible and exciting way[s] and leaves space for the reader to add their own spin and improvements too. It’s an invitation to make and discover. And it is packed with activities ... All using things you probably already have in your house ... A delight of a book. Extraordinary. It absolutely needs to be in every home and classroom and library.’ -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande‘Sprinkled with fascinating fun facts about the history of some of the world’s most astounding inventions, Shaha’s book is sure to kindle inquisitiveness and delight in young creators and will have them busy crafting and building for hours on end … Emily Robertson’s bright and colourful illustrations add to the charm of this book and give clear and accessible demonstrations to help with each project. A wonderful book that encourages crafting, recycling, creating, and learning through amusing and exciting projects.’ -- Fiona Buckley * Irish Examiner *‘Perfect boredom-busting activities for the long summer holidays.’ -- Sara Keating * The Sunday Business Post *Accessible, with easy-to-follow instructions … The science behind each idea is explained brilliantly and this would be a perfect book to give you inspiration for a rainy-day project.’ * Primary Times *‘My children are loving Alom Shaha’s new book. Packed full of wonderful machines and sci-craft to make at home.’ -- Professor Alice Roberts‘We suspect Mr Shaha’s Marvellous Machines will prove a lifeline for parents of children who love to learn and who may otherwise become restless during the holidays. The author’s gently encouraging voice is sure to nurture the creativity and scientific curiosity in young minds everywhere. There is a lot of enjoyment for families to have together within these pages.’ -- Greg Jameson * Entertainment Focus *‘The best way to learn about science is by doing it, and that’s what makes this activity book so great.’ * Science + Nature (The Week Junior) *‘A great book for children who enjoy making things.’ * The Green Parent *‘Whether you're a master engineer or a total beginner, it will spark inspiration for fun activities to engage young people in the marvels of machinery.’ * Primary Times (North and West Kent) *‘If you run a science club or have children at home this book ... could be a useful resource.’ * Physics Education Journal *‘Alom’s science lessons are always a lot more than just science, or just for those kids who already love science, and with Marvellous Machines in particular he's keen readers don't just play around with engineering ideas, but learn to make toys for themselves and their siblings and friends too. A perfect Christmas gift.’ -- Alice Bell * Smart Thinking Books *‘Clear and informative.’ * Sew *

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Book SynopsisJoin the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Labs and explore the science you interact with every day. Using the scientific method, you’ll tap into your own super-powers of logic and deduction to go on a science adventure. The engaging experiments exemplify core concepts and range from quick and simple to the more complex. Each one includes clear step-by-step instructions and colour photographs that demonstrate the process and end result. Plus, secondary experiments encourage young readers to build on what they’ve discovered. A “Mystery Solved!” explanation of the science at work helps your budding scientist understand the outcomes of each experiment. These super-fun, hands-on experiments include: • Building a solar oven and making s’mores • Creating an active rain cloud in a jar • Using static electricity created with a balloon to power a light bulb • Growing your own vegetables - from scraps! • Investigating the forces that make an object sink or float • And so much more!Trade Review “...incredibly engaging….Readers will turn their kitchens into laboratories to practice the scientific method, collect data, test hypotheses, and have so much fun getting their hands messy as they explore food science, water, energy, motion, games, slime, grime, and the great outdoors…. Amazing Science is fun for parents and kids alike, who will all appreciate learning and enjoying time together along the way.”—Booklist, starred review“Amazing Science has a lot of really cool and simple hands-on experiments that do an excellent job of making science fun. And it is perfect for groups and classrooms, too. Every family with young kids should have this book!”—Sidney R. Hemming, PhD., Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University; 2021 Guggenheim Fellow“Exciting young minds with cool science ideas spark creativity and even nurture problem-solving skills. This is powerful stuff and this book delivers that in spades.”—Dr. Harvey Karp, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics; CEO of Happiest Baby“The team at Good Housekeeping has found a nice balance of science content and fun activities in a colorful and approachable format. In addition to general science concepts, they also include real-life connections and useful charts for experimenting. From simple circuits to soap bubbles and solar smores, this guide will have parents and their kids exploring hands-on science on many rainy (and not rainy!) afternoons.”—Bob ”Science Bob” Pflugfelder, teacher, maker, presenter, and author of Nick and Tesla science adventure series“I wish I had this book when I was growing up or at least when my girls were growing up. The fun, easy-to-do experiments lower the barrier to science, and will get kids excited about science and engineering.” —Vijay Kumar, Dean of Penn Engineering, University of Pennsylvania“This book provides easy-to-follow, clear, and repeatable simple science experiments in the categories of physics, biology and chemistry….the experiments are easy to follow, straight-forward in their explanation and set up, and provide ample opportunities to dive deeper into the topic should you choose to do so….Thank you to all the researchers and writers in this book for making the lesson-planning aspect of hands-on activities easier and more consistent!" —Jesse Kasehagen, 7th grade science teacher, Santa Barbara Middle School“As an educator with decades of experience working with children, I know this smart, fun guide will reward the insatiable curiosity of young kids who want to better understand how things work in the world—and why….And parents, you will appreciate that each experiment features difficulty ratings; time involved; and yes, a mess-o-meter…the author, along with the nine women scientists, engineers and product analysts at the Good Housekeeping Institute who contributed to this wonderful book, deserve a standing ovation: they have shown the young that nothing beats the world they inhabit, inside and out, for true enjoyment and learning.” —Maureen Murphy, Head of School, The Children's School, Stamford, CT"What’s neat is that [this book] doesn’t just have the instructions (with great pictures) for each experiement, but it also has the 'why' behind each one, so there’s learning involved too."—The Canadian Homeschooler

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Book SynopsisExplore the fascinating world of animal sleeping habits and other fun facts in this illustrated non-fiction book, featuring diverse creatures and whimsical illustrations.Discover the captivating world of animal sleep in Do Sheep Count Sheep? How Animals Sleep, the next installment in the My First Books of Nature series, tailored for children aged 3-6. Illustrated by award-winning artist Katarina Macurova, this non-fiction gem introduces eleven diverse animals, from the industrious ant to the serene koala, each showcasing unique sleeping habits and habitats. Through vibrant illustrations, young readers explore how animals rest in burrows, treetops, underwater, and even in-flight, offering an enchanting journey into the animal kingdom''s slumber realms. Delve into the peculiar sleeping patterns of the giraffe, the nocturnal bat, and the laid-back albatross, discovering fascinating details about positions and durations that set animal sleep apart from our hu

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Book SynopsisText in Arabic. A wonderful collection for budding scientists everywhere, these books include ten fun and easy experiments that explore basic scientific principles using everyday items found in our daily environment.

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Book SynopsisThe Biographies series presents an entirely new way of looking at the lives of the world's greatest thinkers and creatives. It takes the 50 defining facts, dates, thoughts, habits, and achievements of each subject, and uses infographics to convey each of them in vivid snapshots. The result is a quickfire journey through truths and trivia that is the most entertaining way to follow in the footsteps of the men and women whose lives have most influenced our own. Many people know that Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath, one of the great creative minds of the Italian Renaissance. What, perhaps, they don't know is that as an ambidextrous, paranoid dyslexic, Leonardo could draw forwards with one hand while writing backwards with the other; and that he invented an armoured car, a flying ship and contact lenses. Biographic: Leonardo presents an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the master behind the masterpieces.

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Book SynopsisLearn to think like a coder without a computer! Each of the fun craft activities included in this book will teach you about a key concept of computer programming and can be done completely offline. Then you can put your skills into practise by trying out the simple programs provided in the online, child-friendly computer language Scratch. Learn about loops by making music, find out about programming by planning a scavenger hunt, and discover how functions work with paper fortune tellers. Children can discover the skills used by coders by doing practical projects and then learn how to use each of these ideas by creating fun programs in Scratch including a game using a micro:bit minicomputer.Perfect for kids aged 7-9, the various STEAM activities will help teach children the crucial skills of logical thinking that will give them a head-start for when they begin programming on a computer. Famous scientist pages teach children about coding pioneers, such as Alan Turing a

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Book SynopsisThe perfect introduction to AI for kids, Basher Science Mini: Artificial Intelligence explains what AI is and how computers are aiding humans in everyday tasks.Come and meet the smartest artificial intelligences of the past, present and future. This cutting-edge book introduces pioneering AI machines such as Watson and Sophia, and lifts the lid on how they work. Meet machines that look like humans, pit your wits against AlphaGo and Deep Blue, and seek advice from Recommendation Engine. With The Code Room, there is even a chance to imagine what it is like to be an AI yourself. There’s nothing smarter than that!Artificial intelligence is already shaping the world and computers will be taking on more and more human-type tasks in the future. But there’s no need to be afraid of AI. It is here to help, not takeover, despite what you might see in sci-fi films.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult conc

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Book SynopsisTiny Science - giving MINI-scientists MAXIMUM understanding of the MICROscopic - get to grips with atoms and molecules!A fun and visual series exploring the science of things we cannot see with the naked eye, zooming right in on the itty-bitty creatures, objects and machines that have an enormous impact on us and the world around us. Perfect for children keen to get up-close to the building blocks of our world.Tiny Science: Atoms and Molecules places these key parts of life UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to find answers to ATOMazing questions, such as ... - Aren't atoms un-splittable?- Why does chocolate melt? - How do lasers and atoms relate?Fun cartoon-style illustrations interact with real-life pictures of many amazing microscopic features, making this series ideal for engaging readers aged 8 and up.It's time to explore the infinitesimal!Other Tiny Science books in the series:GermsCellsGenes and DNAMicroscopic CreaturesNanotechnologyTable of Contents 1: What’s everything made of? 2: Atoms in close-up 3: Making molecules 4: It’s elementary! 5: Millions of materials 6: BOOM! 7: Hot and cold 8: How do we know? 9: Splitting the atom 10: There they are! 11: Atomic inventions 12: What are subatomic particles made of? 13: How tiny? 14: Glossary and further info 15: Index

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Book SynopsisAll you need are some simple household items and the step-by-step instructions will be easy to follow. Awesome facts complete each project. It?s the best book for kids to join the space race and become super engineers!Space has over 25 fascinating Makerspace Models projects to make, kids won?t know which one to choose first! Ideal for Makerspace projects, combining science, technology and hands-on model making. Kids can become super engineers in their own space race to build a flying rocket. No space fan can live without a spectacular space station to orbit their room. Making an asteroid sling shot has got to be a favorite! Spy satellites are essential for any top-secret project! Simple step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and full-color photographs clearly show the different stages of each of the space projects being made. There are also over 50 great illustrations and cool bite-size space facts that always go down well with the fans. So, encourage the kids to switch off the tech and become super engineers. Get ready to have lots of Build It! Make It! great engineering fun with the coolest book on space!

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Book SynopsisGetting kid-coders off the screen and on their feet having hands-on, unplugged, active FUN!It's time to have some fun with coding and numbers - in all kinds of surprising places. From obstacle courses to treasure maps, this book gets kid-coders talking like computers and debugging like pros. With the help of familiar number concepts - plus a little fresh air and teamwork - the coding learning really comes to life!The Coding Unplugged series uses creativity and physicality to engage children with the cardinal coding concepts, without the need for any hardware or screen time. By taking coding offline, it's easy to focus on the basic concepts, which are fundamental to learning to code. Combining coding learning with creative or physical activities is also a great way to embed the information and keep children active.Dr Kaitlyn Siu, child neurologist and author of First Steps in Coding, and creator of www.teachyourkidscode.com brings her unique take on coding practice to this fun series for readers aged 6 plus.Titles in the series:Coding Unplugged with ARTCoding Unplugged with NATURECoding Unplugged with NUMBER PLAYCoding Unplugged with SCIENCETable of Contents 1: Screen-free Coding with Simple Number Play 2: What is Coding? 3: Key Coding Concept #1: The Algorithm 4: Key Coding Concept #2: Sequence 5: Key Coding Concept #3: Loops 6: Key Coding Concept #4: Variables 7: Key Coding Concept #5: Branching 8: Key Coding Concept #6: Decomposition 9: Algorithms Unplugged: Robot Hopscotch 10: Spot the Code 11: Loops Unplugged: Code a Timed Obstacle Course 12: Finish the Algorithm! 13: Decomposition Unplugged: Building Breakdown 14: Spot the Bug! 15: Let’s Solve a Coding Puzzle! 16: Glossary and Further Info 17: Answers

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Book SynopsisHow do honeybees find their way home? Why is Venus so hot? How can you measure the speed of the wind? What makes a sound loud or soft? Discover the awesome answers to these and other fascinating mysteries in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy. Just try these 201 fun, safe, low-cost experiments at home or in the classroom.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: ASTRONOMY. Thick. Charged. Speedy. In and Out. Radiate. Mirage. Blasters. Spreader. Silhouette. Streamers. BIOLOGY. Desert Plants. Eyes Up. Dippers. Belly Up. Oily Feathers. Shrinking Egg. Blinking. Sound and Direction. Lung Capacity. Change of Pattern. CHEMISTRY. Dry Paper. Tug of War. Spheres of Oil. Drinkable Iron. Limestone Deposits. Growing Ice. Streamers of Color. Spinning. Melt Down. Neutral. EARTH SCIENCE. Splitter. Prints. Spurt. Pile Up. Push Up. Which Way?. Dew Point. Rising Drops. Divers. Mixer. PHYSICS. Bottle Organ. See Through. Air Car. Bonk!. Spool Racer. Lifter. Off Target. Breakthrough. Magnetic Strength. Battery. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisA vibrant and hands-on approach to practical science experiments. Discover it Yourself: Sound and Light is packed with scientific facts, experiments, and activities linked to sound and light. Keen scientists can discover why thunder and lightning occur, how vibrations are made and who can see in the dark. After learning the essential key facts, children can find almost everything they need for the corresponding experiments around the home, with the materials and instructions simply, safely and clearly presented. Written by David Glover, this STEM-focused book will show readers how to make a sound amplifier, a rainbow, a periscope, musical instruments and much more.

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Book SynopsisMarie Curie tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering her origins as the daughter of a Polish teacher through her work on radioactivity, winning the Nobel Prize, her professorship at the Sorbonne and her amazing legacy to science today. For children working through Book Bands, it is suitable for those working at band 13, Grey.Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world''s great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Perfect for children aged 7 plus. Each book has been book banded and includes a quiz at the end to test what has been learned.

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Book SynopsisDiscover everything you ever wanted to know about monster trucks, with up close photos in this independent and unofficial guide for children aged 7 plus.Produced by the same team as the best-selling A World of Supercars, this is a must for all fans of monster trucks! This book is full of the facts, stats and technical data that you want, and of course big, full colour photos of the monster machines. Find out which was the first ever monster truck, what happens at Monster Jam, which is the fastest truck, how the trucks perform tricks and MUCH more with this BIG guide.Contents: What makes a truck a monster? / Truck pulling and mud bogging / Bigfoot / Trucks of the 1980s / Monster Jam / Racing / Raminator / Monster engines / Bad Habit / Earth Shaker / Building the course / Lambo / Freestyling it / Grave Digger / Getting air / El Toro Loco / Megalodon / Northern Nightmare / ThunderROARus / Trick driving / Zombie / Maximum Destruction / Safety / Big Pete / Bakugan Dragonoid / Sparkle Smash / Monster Mutt / Mohawk Warrior / Monster-truck records / Glossary / Index

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Book SynopsisMeet scientist Marie Curie and learn about her life and pioneering research in this engagingly illustrated biography. At a time when women weren't welcome in the world of science, Marie Curie made her mark on history. She was the very first woman to become a professor of physics in the Sorbonne, where she had studied, and even went on to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields. With this fascinating biography, kids will find out how Curie, along with her husband, set up their lab and discovered both polonium and radium, and why their work on radioactivity was so important. Appealing illustrations, information on her breakthroughs and successes, and an index of major events reveal how Marie left her mark on humanity. A timeline and simple quiz help kids test their understanding and knowledge. Ages: 6 plus

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Book SynopsisTells the wonderful, mysterious and often funny stories behind famous inventions. This title features flaps revealing detailed artwork to show the hidden workings inside inventions. It explains the differences between discovery, invention and innovation, and how these three aspects unite.Trade ReviewA big bright book with robust pages. Familiar objects, from domestic to industrial, are described on every page and then you lift the flap to find out how they work. So, look inside the piano to see the hammer action, lift the flap on the loo to see how ballcocks work. Check out zips and ballpoint pens. Large machines, like excavators, have more than one flap and a lot of information is packed into small spaces. A book to talk about and maybe follow up on the related website. * Carousel *A hands-on science lesson! * Lancashire Evening Post *Famous inventions often come about for strange reasons and this book shows how things were invented, often by chance, such as the sticky burrs on a dog's coat that led to the introduction of velcro.. Lift the flaps (over 60 of them) to reveal intricate drawings which show the hidden workings inside inventions. Engines, flying machines, electricity and more - all explained in easy-to-understand language. * Parents in Touch *I absolutely loved the interactivity of this ‘lift the flaps’ book... What’s more it is not just a parade of facts – we find out about people and the history behind the inventions, essential context to make the science interesting. * Popular Science *Find out more about the world's most fascinating and funny inventions. * Hay Fever blog *These days youngsters don't want to just hear about the mechanics of life, they want to see for themselves exactly what makes our world tick...So Usborne have come up with the perfect answer ... a beautifully designed and illustrated book with over 90 flaps to lift and make exciting discoveries. How Things Work is literally a hands-on science lesson! * Lancashire Evening Post *I would recommend this book. I liked the flaps and pictures. The information was interesting. Some of it I already knew, but there was lots I didn’t. I liked reading about the Swiss engineer who invented Velcro. He got the idea from the burrs that stuck to his dog. * The Times Eureka Magazine *There’s a lot to be said for flaps. They draw out curiosity (who wouldn’t want to know what is hidden behind a flap), they introduce drama to reading (what’s going to be revealed…?) and they keep hands busy (great if your reader isn’t one who likes to sit still), so See Inside Inventions was already looking like a winner, even before we started reading... when we did start reading, we loved the book even more. * Playing by the Book blog *This is a thoroughly modern information book: highly visual, interactive and linked to websites. In each example the main picture shows the external structure and you lift the flap for an explanation of how the machine works. The copious yet clear annotation shows young readers the importance of the verbal as well as the visual in texts that explain...deserves a place on the Primary school science shelf. * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisA collection of beautiful poems about the habitats of contrasting creatures.Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.Text type A poetry collection.Check comprehension and embed learning with a reader response spread on pages 2223.

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Book SynopsisFuture chemists will love the mix of non-fiction and activities in this educational book full of BIG ideas. Fun games and puzzles teach boys and girls about chemistry, atoms, states of matter, chemicals and the periodic table. Start a lifelong passion for STEM subjects.

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Book SynopsisWith the help of Alice Cooper, Freddie Mercury, Kurt Cobain and a whole host of weird and wonderful characters both real and imagined, The Extraordinary Elements presents the periodic table as you have never seen before. Gripping facts and easy-to-access information accompany stunning infographics and the personified elements, as well as chemistry basicsTrade ReviewA useful addition to a classroom or school library. * Book Lover Jo *

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Book Synopsis*The extraordinary conclusion to the This Mortal Coil trilogy - who will survive the oncoming storm?*Two factions at warA plague that can''t be stoppedA cure that could destroy them all . . .Cat''s hacking skills weren''t enough to keep her from losing everything - her identity, her past, and now her freedom. Meanwhile, the person who''s stolen everything from her is close to realizing a hacker''s dream: the solution to humanity''s problems in gene form. Or so she thinks . . .But now a new threat has emerged - a threat that could bring the world to the brink of a devastating war.Both sides will stop at nothing to seize control of humanity''s future, and that the centre of this war is Cat, and a race against the clock save millions of lives . . .The gripping finale to a series The Verge has called ''perfect YA sci-fi''

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Book SynopsisA mind-blowing book of lists all about the human body, from historyâs weirdest eyebrow fashions to the top five foods that make you fart â and everything in between!

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Book SynopsisMeet and be inspired by the huge variety of STEM heroes improving our health every day. From nurses to immunologists, psychologists to medical engineers - their STEM skills make a real difference!STEM Heroes introduces you to essential jobs and diverse STEM skills, highlighting the key details of each role. The series also includes information on what subjects to study if you want to be a STEM hero, too! Perfect for inspiring readers aged 7 and up, and book banded to reading level Book Band 12 Brown.STEM Heroes: Keeping Us Healthy contents include:Health heroes in the community, in the hospital, when having an operation, in the ambulance, providing physiotherapy, including medical engineers, scientists in the lab, disease experts, public health officials, mental health professionals, those teaching us about healthy eating and more!Books in the series:Keeping Us ConnectedKeeping Us MovingKeeping Us HealthyKeeping Us SafeTable of Contents 1: Health heroes! 2: In the community 3: In the hospital 4: Having an operation 5: In the ambulance 6: Physiotherapy 7: Medical engineer 8: In the lab 9: Disease experts 10: Public health 11: Mental health 12: Healthy eating 13: Become a STEM health hero! 14: Extra health fun & facts 15: Glossary 16: Further resources and Index

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Book SynopsisThe human body is amazing! Learn all about different parts of the body from the skeleton and muscles to the circulatory system and digestion in this fascinating fact-filled book.The Human Body is from Fluent Reader Level 4 and is ideal for more fluent readers aged from 7+ who are starting to read independently.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Book SynopsisReally “high” tech to inspire us for sustainable solutions on Earth.Who could imagine an idea born on a space station would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to conserve water, air, food, energy, and waste.These efforts have in turn lead to amazing and innovative ideas for air quality, food production, and water purification here on Earth.With vivid, energetic illustrations, photographs, and Dr. Dave’s experiments on key topics, readers learn about technological innovations such as waterless toilets and the world’s tallest air purification tower.

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