Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology

Book SynopsisIn the ongoing fight against climate change, plastic pollution and diseases, scientists are turning to an unlikely ally - plants! Everyone knows plants are pretty cool. They create oxgyen for us to breathe (fairly essential) and provide us with trees to climb. But it turns out that platns can do a whole lot more than that too! Get ready to be amazed when you find out about the spinach that can detect landmines AND send emails and the glow-in-the-dark plants that might one day light your home. Perfect for anyone who loves nature and wildlife, as well as the scientists of the future - you won't look at plants and trees in the same way again!Trade ReviewCHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK – "This is a wonderful read with fabulous colourful illustrations. It’s a very educational book, which although aimed at children under 10, will appeal to various ages – especially if you are interested in plants, wildlife and the environment." * The Independent *"A brilliant botany book for the scientists of the future wanting to fight climate change." * The RHS *"This beautifully illustrated book is completely fascinating and full of facts about plants... it also aims to inspire and reassure children that there are many exciting new developments in plant science that could provide real and lasting solutions for the problems we face today" * BookTrust *"This brilliant book will inspire children to learn more about the fantastic things that plants can do, how scientists are helping plants adapt and how to work with nature, and is highly recommended for teachers, homeschoolers, children and adults. With tips on what we can all do now and into the future to help, this excellent non-fiction guide gives us plenty to be optimistic about." * Children's Books Ireland *

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Book SynopsisEmily Dodd loves science and wildlife. She is the author of picture books and non-fiction science books, a screenwriter for CBeebies and a writer of BBC radio plays for children. Emily spent several years working in museum education and has written science shows, workshops and stories for the Scottish Seabird Centre, Edinburgh International Science Festival, the National Museums Scotland and Our Dynamic Earth. Emily was the 2012/2013 Scottish Book Trust Reader in Residence at Leith Library. She once performed a poem about puffins to the Queen.Robbie Cathro is an Illustrator & Storyteller living in Bristol, UK, where he creates fun and lively work from his desk in The Island Studios. He loves bright colours, limited palettes, atmospheric textures and layered characters. All of which are inspired from the animation he loves, the folk tales that he reads as well as the small stories you find in the corner of your day-to-day.He has worked with Airbnb, The Sunday Ti

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Book SynopsisLiam has always had trouble keeping his feet on the ground. Being 239,000 miles from earth doesn''t make it any easier.

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Book SynopsisLearn that even animals have best friends in this follow-up to The Not Bad Animals. Someone that’s always there for them through thick and thin, to help them out with all of the usual things that friends do. You know, like picking ticks off your back, letting you know when a lion is about to make you its dinner and helping you hunt down some tasty prey.   The animal kingdom is full of odd couples that prove that sometimes it’s better to be together! Like the rhino and the African Oxpecker, the coyote and the badger, and the crocodile and the plover bird.   This funny and informative book is a great way to teach your kids about some of the more interesting partnerships in the natural world, with pop out fact boxes and hilarious illustrations. Uncover some unlikely friendships from the world of animals and discover how creatures get through every day with a little help from their frie

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Book SynopsisDr Lucy Rogers - Foreword and consultantLucy Rogers is an engineer, fellow of the IMechE, problem-solver, and maker. She is adept at bringing ideas to life, from robot dinosaurs at a theme park to mini-mannequins for a dressmaker. She is one of the leading supporters for the maker industry and is maker-in-chief of the Guild of Makers.Trade ReviewThis has all the production values you've come to expect from DK [...] If you're yet to discover their delights, start by getting this one for your budding young inventor. You won't regret it. * How It Works *

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Book SynopsisAgent Asha is back in the second installment of this action-packed spy adventure series.Top-secret Children''s Spy Agency newest recruit, Asha Joshi is back with a brand new mission. Asha is suspicious when evil teenage trillionaire Shelly Belly proposes to cut down all the trees in Asha's favourite park to make room for CyberOaks: the new tech trees. Asha's a top coder and super spy so she should be able to face robot security parrots, navigate a suspicious internship and travel to Shelly''s super-confidential base in Scotland to crack the case. Will Asha and her robo-hamster sidekick Tumble be able to protect the park and save the day?The story is a great way to engage young readers in coding and critical-thinking as it combines STEM with exciting adventures. It is mapped onto key National Curriculum Computing KS1 and KS2 concepts including algorithms, conditionals and debugging.Trade ReviewWittily written, with high tech devices, coding and critical thinking, diagrams, charts, plus fart fun aplenty, and Priyanka Sachdev’s cyber-style illustrations, this is a great read for young eco-warriors, fans of gadgets, in fact anyone who enjoys a good crime caper. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *“[…] you’re onto a winner. Critical thinking and critical fun all in one book!” * Library Girl and Book Boy *“I was beyond excited to see someone who looked like me on the front cover of this book! Thinking back to my childhood favourites, it was not common to see a strong, Asian, female character at the forefront of adventures. This honestly gave me so much joy to read about family dynamics that were so similar to my own not to mention, being able to live out my own spy fantasy! Sophie Deen has managed to capture an interest in STEM which I felt was missing from my childhood. I can completely see how this book will resonate with children as they explore coding, science and adventure!” * @RealReading *“My younger self would have absolutely loved this book […] so this would have been right up my street!” * Sarah Withers Blogs *“I know for a fact that my year 3/4 class are going to love this one!” * @misswynnreads_ *

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Book SynopsisSilver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children''s books series category.DKfindout! Coding explains coding clearly for children with beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information. The DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!DKfindout! Coding is packed with up-to-date information and fun quizzes, while key curriculum text tells children why we use code, how computers use code and covers the history of coding from early computer programming languages to Python and Scratch. Learn about coding pioneers Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing and how codes have been used throughout history.DKfindout! Coding will surprise and delight young readers.Trade ReviewVery interesting read, with lots of engaging diagrams, pictures and photos. Useful for older children... who want to learn more about computers, games and other technology that uses coding -- Teacher of students 8-10 * Toppsta *A bright easy to use informative book. It is quite an easy read and the layout makes you want to keep dipping in and out -- Child age 9 * Toppsta *A great book for those interested in computers... My 8 year old was engrossed -- Parent with child age 8 * Toppsta *This book has helped my son to understand and develop his knowledge of coding in simple concise terminology -- Parent with children age 6 * Toppsta *

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Book SynopsisHere we are at 4.6 billion years ago, and as we raise the curtain . . . the STORY OF LIFE is about to begin! (Yes, that''s right - we''re telling the story of the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth).In the running for the greatest children''s picture book about Earth . . . Grey''s jokes and wild imagination elevate this far above the many non-fiction science titles for children - THE TIMESMini Grey''s book is a tour de force, introducing a complex topic in an accessible and engaging way. - BOOKS FOR KEEPSTake your seats for the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth, as we take a whistle-stop tour from the birth of Earth, to the age of bacteria, the era of dinosaurs . . . to the moment of people (blink and you''ll miss it).Narrated by a friendly troop of insects and with mind-blowing, lively illustrations, this illustrated non-fiction book will entertain and educate, as we put on a show, the greatest show, the sh

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Book SynopsisA powerful look at one of the most important issues facing our world today - climate change.This climate change book for kids explores the past, present and future of our climate. Get the facts and figures about how our planet''s climate is changing, what the consequences will be and what you can do to help make a change!Discover everything you need to know about the climate crisis with this children''s educational book. It includes:- The perfect introduction to a subject that fascinates children and ties in with a key school topic- Fresh new look with updated photography, fun diagrams, and new eyewitness features- Updated information by expert consultants in the field- A unique visual approach that immerses children on every page and an added wall chart is full of facts and imagesDK Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up. Learn all about the causes of climate change, such as fossil fuels and pollution. Explore the effects that global warming has on humans and animals across the world, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. Packed with incredible facts about our Earth''s climate and written in easy-to-grasp text, this children''s book will help cultivate the climatologists of tomorrow and inspire kids to help fight the climate emergency. Stunning photographs offer a unique eyewitness view of the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment, and the way we lead our lives.With a groundbreaking visual approach and clear, child-friendly text, DK Eyewitness books have been a trusted favourite for parents, teachers, and school-age children since 1985. Now with an exciting makeover, this popular series has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers!

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Book SynopsisAlright BOOM, Big Manny is back with more amazing experiments that you can try at home!This time we're gonna be learning all about physics tings from sound waves to circuits. We'll meet the awesome forces from mad magnetism to fantastic friction. And we'll create mind-blowing experiments from bending water to building an electroscope!(If you want to know what an electroscope is, you're gonna have to read the book fam!)Let's start experimenting and find out why science is lit, innit. Written by TikTok science sensation Big Manny, this next title in the SCIENCE IS LIT series is perfect for inspiring young scientists aged 812.

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Book SynopsisTom Jackson is a highly experienced science writer and editor who has written many titles in the bestselling series Basher Science, including Artificial Intelligence and Pandemic. Tom lives in Bristol.Kristyna Baczynski is an illustrator, comic book artist and author who grew up in The Pennines of Yorkshire, in a family from The Carpathians of Ukraine. Her work has been recognised a number of times by the Eisner Awards, International Comics Festival and Northern Design Awards.

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Book SynopsisMaisy''s going to the moon, and you can come too! With easy-to-use play, pull and slide tabs on every spread, little ones will love this interactive space adventure.3, 2, 1... Blast off! Join Maisy as she embarks on an amazing moon mission! Pull, slide and play to help Maisy pilot her rocket. Launch into space, gaze at the stars and ride a moon buggy! An exciting, interactive space adventure, ideal for imaginative play and introducing little ones to the wonders of outer space.

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Book SynopsisHelp your future genius become the smartest baby in the room!Written by an expert, Optical Physics for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the principles of linear optics. Babies (and grownups!) will learn the difference between reflection and refraction and why both are necessary to create wonderful things like rainbows. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it''s never too early to become a physicist!Baby University: It only takes a small spark to ignite a child''s mind.

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Book SynopsisA humorous science comic-book story that explains key concepts about plants. Loveable anti-heroine Evil Beetle thinks she can get rid of an annoying kid by growing a rose and making itching powder. But, Evil Beetle doesn''t know enough about science to make the plan work! The hilarious story is full of facts about plants and is perfect for children aged 6 plus who love comic books. For children progressing through book bands, it is suitable for children reading at Book Band 9: Gold.Evil Beetle Vs Science is a series of books about a hapless anti-heroine and her loyal band of minibeast sidekicks. Evil Beetle''s plots keep going wrong because she doesn''t understand science! Luckily her friend Smart Snail is on hand to explain, and readers will learn key science concepts while enjoying Evil Beetle''s attempts to keep her garden free from intruders.Titles in the series: The Shadow of Doom (Light); The Itching Powder Plot (Plants); The Alarm Call

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining collection uncovering the stories around some incredible inventions told in comic strips.Discover how the Wright Brothers got into flying planes, the science behind the lightbulb, some incredible child inventors and more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science?with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, science educator Peter Riley.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels Amazing Inventions.

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Book SynopsisEvery double-page spread in this high-interest Key Stage 1 science book includes an investigation, experiment or hands-on activity. Instead of just reading about this core curriculum topic, readers will work step by step through the fact-packed pages discovering the science for themselves. They will ask questions, discuss ideas and theories, investigate and experiment. The creative and innovative activities and projects will help budding scientists discover changing states of matter by heating, freezing or combining foods, how we can grow our own food, how new foodstuffs are invented and much more!The book includes accessible text and age-appropriate step-by-step instructions, opportunities to use science equipment and vocabulary, colourful designs and great photographic imagery. Perfect for both classroom and home learning.

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Book SynopsisThis entertaining write-in book will make maths fun without ever feeling like a lesson. Use your number skills to make your way through mazes, crack codes, create art, catch crooks and solve all sorts of puzzles. Write, draw and colour in your answers as you practise key topics for ages 7-9, from times tables to fractions to mental arithmetic. Along the way, you'll also discover how your brain works and tips on how you can help it to work better. With all the answers in the back of the book.

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Book SynopsisThe future is here. Explore the world of robots and artificial intelligence in this kids’ STEM book by robotics professor Dr Henny Admoni.Hang out in a factory with a pizza-making robot, blast into the past to meet the robot statues in ancient Egyptian temples that spoke to worshippers, and encounter the slithering robot inspired by snakes that can climb trees!Robots are no longer just the preserve of science fiction. From driverless cars to robots helping in hospitals, the field of robotics is one of the most exciting in modern science. With beautiful illustrations by Amy Grimes, this children’s book explains what robots are, how they are made, and how we can use them in all sorts of amazing ways.Dr Henny Admoni’s book answers some of the key questions about robotics and AI, such as should we be afraid? It also looks at the positive impact robots can have on us all, from robots who can help in disaster zones to the robotic spa

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Book SynopsisIn this eye-catching book, readers can explore the hidden inner workings of machines and inventions, from mundane objects such as toasters and bicycles to cutting edge technologies such as pill-sized medical robots and super-fast maglev trains. Readers use the see-through magic lens to reveal how things work and the elements hidden within machines – everything from wires and pipes to the magnetic and gravitational forces machines rely on to function. Accompanying text explains how these machines function, how they affect our daily lives, and the physical and chemical phenomena that enable them to work.Trade Review“In this clever, interactive book, children can peek inside machines to find out more about how they work. Using the included magic lens, the inner workings of aeroplanes, submarines, fridges, toasters and more are revealed and explained in an accessible way.” * Scottish Book Trust *"The ideal book for scientifically-minded young readers to pore over ... Bright illustrations and quick-witted text offers a fun but informative reading experience ... Fascinating reading." * Absolutely Education Magazine *"This eye-catching book takes you inside the machine, inside the invention, showing you the inner workings - pipes, wires, chemical phenomena - that make it work." * Armadillo Magazine *"The lens offers an exciting extra by showing all the elements hidden within the machines … Add on Jane Wilsher’s witty and engaging text, which explains all the scientific concepts in simple terms, perfectly partnered by Andrés Lozano’s bright and child-friendly illustrations, and this magnificent and marvellous book is the ideal gift for budding scientists, and any inquisitive child." -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *"The cleverly designed hardback lets children explore the workings of familiar and unfamiliar scenes … A great way to encourage reading for retrieval and comprehension in reluctant and less able upper KS2 readers." -- Tom Tolkien * The School Reading List *

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Book SynopsisHumans think they invent everything, but the fact is, us animals have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans. Trade Review‘Packed full of information, it is extremely accessible and enticing, using humour and attractive illustrations to engage the reader from the moment they pick it up. […] Completely absorbing, ‘Invented by Animals’ inspires a different way of looking at our amazing world!’ * North Somerset Teacher's Book Award *'It’s fascinating and educational, the animals featured are varied and there are plenty of ‘wow, I didn’t know that’ moments to enjoy!’ * Armadillo Magazine * ‘A real celebration of animals often being steps ahead of humans when it comes to technology. […] This is another great non-fiction book from Wide Eyed which is fascinating in its own right but is also full of potential for curriculum work.’ * Books for Topics *

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Book Synopsis This board book version of Stephen Hawking – from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of this genius physicist and author. When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating educator and innovator, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding

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Book SynopsisA TV tie-in to season 2 of the new CBBCs hit series Operation Ouch! featuring everything you've ever wanted to know about your body, how it works and how it fixes itself!

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Book SynopsisThink you know your Smallpox from your Bubonic Plague? Try testing your knowledge of the history of medicine!a) What did the Ancient Egyptians treat with powdered ostrich egg?b) How did body snatchers help 19th-century medical students? c) Why did the Ancient Romans recommend drinking wee?ANSWERS: Dive in and find out!Dr Chris and Dr Xand draw back the bed curtains of history to take you on a tour of the body, revealing the gruesome secrets of medicine through the ages.

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Book SynopsisDr Dean Lomax is a palaeontologist, presenter, and author. He has loved dinosaurs since he was a child and is now a world expert on ichthyosaurs - having named five new species. He often appears as an expert on TV, and has also written My Book of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life for DK.

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Book SynopsisMeet the Builderbots, the robot building team who are out of this world! Join them on a journey to discover what it takes a make a planet, uncovering incredible facts about Earth and our solar system along the way. Imagine you had the chance to build your very own planet. What would you do?Would you make a mighty mountain?Invite the most incredible animals?How about adding an icy waterfall or super space ocean?Don't forget, you'll need to choose a shiny star for your planet, too!Packed with facts about our amazing planet from the wildlife that lives here to its part in the solar system this engaging, interactive, fact-filled book is perfect for budding explorers, ecologists and astronauts!

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Book Synopsis Summer learning 5th grade workbooks all subjects to 6th grade workbooks all subjects Build a bridge of learning opportunities for your soon-to-be 6th grader?from school to home and back again in just 15 minutes a day with Summer Bridge Activities! Summer Bridge Activities 160-page 6th grade workbooks all subjects help your child learn essential math, language arts, science, social studies, and fitness skills during summer break through quick 15-minute, active learning adventures. Why You?ll Love This 8? x 10.5? 6th Grade Workbook Versatile & engaging learning activities. 5th grade activities help kids review and refresh skills like using commas and comparing decimals while preparing for middle school skills such as ratios and word connotations with vibrant practice pages, hands-on projects, outdoor challenges, flash cards, and more! Tracking progress along the way. Use the Progress Chart, Monthly Goal Setting pages, and answer key to track your child?s progress along the way . Fun Bonus Features. The workbook also includes stickers, a poster, free eBooks, and fun online practice with IXL! About Summer Bridge Activities Summer Bridge Activities research-supported products build a bridge of learning opportunities from school to home and back again! Daily activities engage children in a variety of quick, 15-minute active learning adventures that just might be their favorite time of the day. The Summer Learning 5th Grade to 6th Grade Workbook All Subjects Contains: 60+ days-worth of activities with monthly goals and progress charts Flash cards, poster, and free eBooks BONUS online practice with IXL Learning

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Book SynopsisScience principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations in comic book formatWhat if you could be immortal or have super senses or read minds? You'd be a superhero! BUT are these superpowers feasible in the real world? Superpower Science: The Superhuman Body tells you all about the reality of these superpowers when looked at through a scientific lens.The series Superpower Science focuses on the superpowers commonly associated with superheroes and reveals just how scientifically realistic they could be to us mere humans. Each title focuses on four superpowers and explains which science principles would come into action if the superpower existed and what effect these science principles would have on the body. The comic book format and vintage-looking colourful illustrations paired with quirky and humorous explanations turn what would be considered by many as dry physics principles into high-interest exciting books. By pointing out the physical limitations of superpowers, the series aims to fix them, not crush children's dreams but inspire them to be interested in science. Perfect for reader aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Contents 1: How does the human body work? 1: The Iron Wave: Turning into Metal or Water 1: Mind-Reading Mara: Telepathy 1: Eternity: Immortality 1: The Phoenix: Regeneration 1: Glossary and Further Information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisJoin the kids of the Science Club and discover states of matter through a combination of adventure, activity and experiment in this fun, story-based series

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Book SynopsisJoin the kids of the Science Club and discover electricity through a combination of adventure, activity and experiment in this fun, story-based series

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Book SynopsisTake a look inside your incredible body and learn about the weird and wonderful heart and lung systems that keep you healthy and make you unique.In Heart and Lungs, find out what keeps your heart ticking, how to check your pulse and what the spongey lungs look like when you take a deep breath. Bright cartoons and clear anatomical illustrations will engage readers. Part of a series for children aged 7 plus. It also places emphasis on leading a healthy lifestyle to encourage good mental and physical wellbeing with ''Try this'' activity boxes to get children up and moving, out of the book and into their body.

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Book SynopsisBe surprised by the astonishing science of the human body, with Sabrina Rose, AKA Science Girl, the internet's most inspiring curator of facts and observations of our wonderful world - making it easy for all readers to come to love science!

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Book SynopsisDavid Attenborough tells the story of this famous figure, covering his childhood in Leicester and studies at the University of Cambridge through his work in natural history and broadcasting, his famous educational documentaries for the BBC and his enduring scientific and popular legacy today. For children working through book bands, it is suitable for those reading at book band 12: brown.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 SynopsisPeel back, take apart and get inside the awesome science of the human body, then put it back together again!

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Book SynopsisComic Strip Physics makes learning about the science behind forces, energy and simple machines fun! Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic. Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, PhysicsTable of Contents 1: FORCES 1: WHAT ON EARTH IS PHYSICS? 1: FORCES 1: GRAVITY 1: WEIGHT LOSS FOR ASTRONAUTS 1: Weight 1: THE SAD STORY OF THE SANDPAPERED SKATEBOARDER 1: Friction 1: TROUBLE WITH SUNKEN TREASURE Buoyancy 1: TREASURE CHESTS 1: Wedges and levers 1: RESCUED FROM THE ROCK FACE! 1: Pulleys 1: THE HUMAN CANNONBALL RETURNS TO EARTH Air resistance 1: MEET THE MAGNETS 1: Magnetism 1: EXPLORING MAGNET EARTH 1: Magnetic poles 1: CAR CATASTROPHE! 1: Magnetic attraction and materials 1: HOW A MAGLEV LEVS 1: Magnetic repulsion 1: Energy and light 1: ENERGY 1: Types of energy 1: THE FASTEST THING IN THE UNIVERSE Light energy, air resistance 1: DAWN PATROL 1: Sunlight 1: THE DIFFICULTY OF FINDING A MATE (IF YOU’RE A FIREFLY) 1: Light sources 1: TOKYO’S TRANSPARENT TOILETS Transparency and opacity 1: ISAAC NEWTON AND THE SCIENCE OF COLOUR Colour and light 1: HOW TELESCOPES CHANGED THE UNIVERSE Magnification 1: THE MIRROR-IMAGE EXPERIMENT Reflections 1: Sound science 1: SOUND 1: What is sound? 1: THE BANG THAT WAS HEARD AROUND THE WORLD 1: Sound volume 1: CALLING (REALLY) LONG-DISTANCE 1: Sound and distance 1: INSTRUMENTS TO MAKE AT HOME 1: Pitch 1: MEET THE FOLEY ARTIST 1: Making sound effects 1: Electricity 1: WHAT IS ELECTRICITY? 1: Electricity 1: THE ELECTRON RACETRACK 1: Electrical circuits 1: DANCING ON THE ELECTRIC CARPET 1: Static electricity 1: PEDAL HARDER, THE LIGHTS ARE GOING OUT! Electrical energy 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThe greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom! Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions! It''s no accident that you''ll love this book!   SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren’t thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings. And don''t miss Eat Your Words about the fascinating language of food!  “A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem.” —Booklist, Starred Review

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Book SynopsisHow does a wildlife photographer know that an elephant stampede is coming? How does a baker always know which egg is raw? Why does a feather fall as fast as a hammer during a gravity experiment? And why do candles in a black candlestick holder melt so quickly? Welcome to the world of SLEUTH & SOLVE: SCIENCE, where clues are embedded in every detail and unexpected twists put your wits to the test. Each mind-bending mystery has a scientific spin, featuring STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) concepts in a wide range of disciplines, from geology to astronomy, chemistry, biology, and more! Plus, each case includes a scientific explanation and select hands-on experiments to enhance readers’ understanding. Solving this collection of mini-mysteries takes keen observation, strong logic, and a scientific sensibility. Play solo or with friends, collecting points for cracking each compelling case to reveal whose scientific sleuthing skills reign supreme!

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 411 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book.Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.Text type An information text.A wordless flow-chart on pages 22 and 23 summarises the process and helps children remember the sequence of events.Curriculum links Design and Technology: Investigating and using materials, different joining techniques; Science: Structures; RE: Celebrations.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book is paired with a story on a similar theme: Arthur's Fantastic Party by Joseph Theobald.

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Book SynopsisHello Space is a clever and visually imaginative picture book which takes a whistle-stop tour of the solar system in search of life in outer space. Waterhouse, the Natural History Museum? s resident mouse, surveys the surface of the Moon and Mars and inspects passing asteroids and meteorites, looking for clues to the origins of life. Waterhouse peers through powerful new telescopes which illustrate the astonishing scale of the universe, and inspects the robotic rovers and probes designed to uncover the deep, dark depths of space.David Mackintosh? s distinctive illustrations make this the perfect book for all children who are curious about space, the solar system, aliens, and what makes life on Earth possible.

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