Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
Hachette Children's Group Out of This World The Planets and Universe
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Hachette Children's Group Computers Adventures in STEAM
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Hachette Children's Group Robots Adventures in STEAM
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Hachette Children's Group Adventures in STEAM: Space
Book SynopsisFind out all about the wonders of space, from Earth and the Moon, to the solar system, Milky Way and beyond! Discover how rockets overcome gravity to blast into space, how spacesuits protect astronauts on space walks and how rovers and probes explore planets that are many light years from Earth. Test your understanding with fun projects such as designing your own reusable spacecraft and microgravity gym. Inject some fun into STEAM topics, with these lively examinations of buildings, robots, computers, vehicles, materials and space! This bright, colourful series aims to inspire children aged 8 and up with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects.Table of Contents 1: Beyond our planet 2: Getting to space 3: The first space rockets 4: Reaching space today 5: In orbit 6: Satellites 7: The Moon 8: Hall of Fame: Astronauts 9: International space station 10: Living in the station 11: Space walks 12: Working in space 13: Space shuttles 14: Hall of Fame: Famous spacecraft 15: Space telescopes 16: Hall of Fame: Space phenomena 17: Probes and orbiters 18: Landers and rovers 19: Exploring Mars 20: Space colonies 21: Space tourism 22: Glossary 24: Further Reading 26: Quiz 27: Index
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Hachette Children's Group BOOM Science Seasons
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Hachette Children's Group Infomojis Inventions
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Hachette Children's Group STEMgineers Triumphs of Technology
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Hachette Children's Group STEMgineers Experts of Engineering
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Hachette Children's Group Energy and Fuel 100 Get the Whole Picture
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Hachette Children's Group Forces and Matter 100 Get the Whole Picture
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Hachette Children's Group Space and Time 100 Get the Whole Picture
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Hachette Children's Group Outdoor Science: Weather
Book SynopsisGet outside and do some fun science experiments! From making a rain guage to tracking clouds, making a sundial and catching snowflakes, these simple activities are quick and easy to do, using easily found equipment.This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning.Suitable for the key stage one and key stage two primary science curriculum.Table of Contents 1: What is weather?; 2: Windy weather; 3: Make an anemometer; 4: Sunshine and shadows; 5: Measuring shadows; 6: Clouds and rain; 7: Evaporation in action; 8: Snow and ice; 9: Melting ice; 10: Thunder and lightning; 11: Make a rain gauge; 12: Wild weather; 13: Make a wind catcher;
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Hachette Children's Group Outdoor Science: Forces
Book SynopsisGet outside and do some fun science experiments! From making a raft and an ice sculpture to painting with water and testing materials, these simple activities are quick and easy to do, using easily found equipment.This book tells you all you need to know about forces.This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning.Suitable for KS1 and KS2 primary scienceTable of Contents 1: What are forces?; 2: Measuring forces; 3: Playground forces; 4: Making things move; 5: Make a bottle rocket; 6: Attractive gravity; 7: Spin the bucket; 8: Surface friction; 9: Testing surfaces; 10: Air and water resistance; 11: Make an egg parachute; 12: Amazing magnetism; 13: Make a compass;
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Hachette Children's Group The TechHead Guide Drones
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Hachette Children's Group The TechHead Guide AI
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Hachette Children's Group The TechHead Guide Robots
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Hachette Children's Group The TechHead Guide Computers
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Hachette Children's Group Endangered Wildlife Rescuing Birds
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Hachette Children's Group Endangered Wildlife Rescuing Amphibians
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Hachette Children's Group Endangered Wildlife: Rescuing Amphibians
Book SynopsisA powerful look at Earth's biodiversity loss, focusing on animals from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.Discover some of the rarest and most threatened amphibians on Earth, from the unique Mexican axolotl to the colourful Malagasy rainbow frog. Find out where they are found, what they eat, their life cycle and the reasons why their survival is at risk. Most importantly, learn how conservation efforts are aiming to prevent their extinction.Earth's rich biodiversity is at risk everywhere, thanks to devastating habitat loss, pollution, poaching and disease. Endangered Wildlife examines some of the world's most threatened species and explores what is being done to bring them back from the brink.Aimed at readers aged 8 and up.Table of Contents 1: Amphibians in danger 2: Chinese giant salamander 3: Mountain chicken 4: Mexican axolotl 5: Mallorcan midwife toad 6: Montseny mountain newt 7: Southern Corroboree frog 8: Western leopard toaf 9: Lemur leaf frog 10: Sagalla caecilian 11: Malagasy rainbow frog 12: Kihansi spray toad 13: Quito rocket frog 14: Locator map 15: Glossary and further information 16: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Why cant penguins fly And other questions about
Book SynopsisA science series that answers the funny, sometimes icky questions that kids really ask!
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Hachette Children's Group Why is ice slippery And other questions about
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Hachette Children's Group Machines at Sea Engineering Power
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Hachette Children's Group Studying Birds Citizen Scientist
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Hachette Children's Group Studying Insects Citizen Scientist
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Hachette Children's Group Studying Plants Citizen Scientist
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Hachette Children's Group Masterminds Marie Curie
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Hachette Children's Group Jane Goodall Masterminds
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Hachette Children's Group Masterminds: George Washington Carver
Book SynopsisMeet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneers and discover their fascinating life story and inspirations.George Washington Carver tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering his origins as the son of slaves in Missouri, USA through his work as an agricultural scientist developing better ways to cultivate crops. He also developed various products derived from peanuts, sweet potatoes and soy-beans that radically changed the agricultural economy of the United States. Masterminds introduces some of the world's great scientists, inventors and artists, retelling their lives and explaining why their work is important. Clear photographic designs bring a real-life quality to these biographies and major S.T.E.A.M. discoveries.Provides an understanding of scientific discoveries and presents inspirational lives from a variety of diverse backgrounds.Includes a timeline of the person's life and shows the ongoing legacy that we can see around us today.Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: Who was George Washington Carver? 1: Childhood 1: Freedom 1: Getting an education 1: University days 1: The Tuskegee Institute 1: Soil problems 1: New crops 1: Switching over 1: Peanut products 1: Teaching 1: Later life 1: Remembering Carver 1: Glossary 1: Further Information 1: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Nikola Tesla Masterminds
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Hachette Children's Group Technology The Best Ever Jobs In
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Hachette Children's Group Working with Computers and Robotics Kid Engineer
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Hachette Children's Group Astounding Animal Body Facts Body Bits
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Hachette Children's Group Sound and Video Create the Code
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Hachette Children's Group Leonardo Da Vinci Masterminds
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Hachette Children's Group Masterminds Rosalind Franklin
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Hachette Children's Group I See Science: Living Things
Book SynopsisScience topics are explored through illustrated scenes showing science in action in everyday life.Explore scenes from everyday life that reveal the science that's happening all around you, then find out about the science in more detail. In this book, discover a world of animals, life cycles, plants, habitats, seasons and food chains. Fun interactive features invite you to find further examples for yourselves in the artwork.Part of the I See Science series, aimed at readers upwards of age five, which includes titles on Living Things, Materials, Light, Forces and Magnets, States of Matter and Sound.Table of Contents 1: Living things 2: A world of animals 3: All about animals 4: New life begins 5: All about life cycles 6: Plants everywhere 7: All about plants 8: A seashore habitat 9: All about habitats 10: Habitats through the year 11: All about seasons 12: Who eats whom? 13: All about food chains 14: Glossary 15: Answers and further information 16: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Quick Fix Science: Animals
Book SynopsisA first science series that presents information in a simple and humorous way.Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve readers in exploring the topics further. In this book, find out about all kinds of animals and the special ways in which they are adapted to where they live. Discover how they behave, what they eat and even what their poo looks like!Perfect for readers aged 6 and up exploring the Key Stage 1 Science curriculum.Other titles in the series:Quick Fix Science: AnimalsQuick Fix Science: Human BodyQuick Fix Science: LightQuick Fix Science: PlantsQuick Fix Science: Forces and MagnetsQuick Fix Science: MaterialsTable of Contents 1: Animal planet 2: What's on the menu? 3: Predators: saltwater crocodile 4: Land mammals: mountain gorilla 5: Marine mammals: blue whale 6: Salt and freshwater habitats: salmon 7: Birds of prey: bald eagle 8: Migration: Arctic tern 9: Amphibians: tiger salamander 10: Hibernation: hedgehog 11: Life cycles: dragonfly 12: Spiders: zebra jumping spider 13: Insects: bees 14: Glossary 15: Answers 16: Finding out more 17: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Quick Fix Science: Light
Book SynopsisA first science series that presents information in a simple and humorous way.Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve readers in exploring the topics further. In this book, find out all about light and the things that produce light, whether they're in nature or made by humans. Discover how shadows form and how mirrors work - and why we see the colours of the rainbow.Perfect for readers aged 6 and up exploring the Key Stage 1 Science curriculum.Other titles in the series:Quick Fix Science: AnimalsQuick Fix Science: Human BodyQuick Fix Science: LightQuick Fix Science: PlantsQuick Fix Science: Forces and MagnetsQuick Fix Science: MaterialsTable of Contents 1: What is light? 2: A light experiment 3: Light sources 4: Day and night 5: Seasons 6: Light lines 7: Shadows 8: Reflections 9: Mirror images 10: Colour 11: Animal eyes 12: Light and life 13: Glossary 15: Answers 16: Finding out more 17: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Robographics: Super-smart Robots
Book SynopsisAn engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics that have an environmental impact, discovering how robots move, sense and make decisions in the service of humans.By building ever smarter robots we can equip them with the ability to work better by themselves and perform varied and complex tasks. Super-smart robots can work for 2,000,000 hours, without human supervision, make 21,000,000,000,000 calculations per second and reach a top speed of 282.42 kilometres an hour among other stupendous things.In this book, aimed at children aged 8+, readers can meet these super-smart robot and many more, then try a quick quiz to find out how much they have learned.Books in the series: Eco-Robots Robot Explorers Robot Helpers Super-smart RobotsTable of Contents 1: Super-smart solutions 1: Independent intelligence 1: Social bots 1: Getting emotional 1: Personal assistants 1: Driverless vehicles 1: Problem solvers 1: Robots like us 1: Games robots play 1: Back to school 1: Machine learning 1: Almost human? 1: A smart future? 1: Quiz 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Stupendous and Tremendous Science: Ecstatic and
Book SynopsisSay hello to sensational science with this fast-fact-packed tour of all things energy-related. It's the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.Energy explores the most incredible, weird and most awe-inspiring facts about different types of energy in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won't be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.Energy takes a look at electricity, sound and light, as well as nuclear, chemical and renewable energy. There is also a fun activity to race tin cans using static electricity for budding STEMsters to try out, too.The Stupendous and Tremendous Science series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who simply have a fascination with science. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way.Title in the series:Ecstatic and Excellent EnergyHappy and Healthy Human BodyPowerful and Pongy PlantsSoaring and Spectacular SpaceTable of Contents 1: Eternal energy 1: What a star! 1: Feeling hot! 1: Lovely light 1: Shaky, shaky sound 1: Crucial chemical energy 1: Moving along 1: Lots of potential 1: Exciting electricity 1: Freaky fossil fuels 1: Going nuclear 1: Really renewable 1: Astonishing activity: static electricity race 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Train Your Brain: Think Like an Astronaut
Book SynopsisHelp your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real astronauts look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good astronaut great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding scientific practice. By uncovering the way that real astronauts and space scientists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.Each book contains biographies of four top space pioneers, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Space or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.Titles in this series:Think Like An AstronautThink Like An ArtistThink Like a CoderThink Like An EngineerThink Like A MathematicianThink Like A ScientistTable of Contents 1: Travelling to space 1: be healthy and fit 1: Know how things work 1: Neil Armstrong: First on the Moon 1: Make good decisions 1: Improvise to survive 1: Change your perspective 1: Yi So-yeon: First South Korean in space 1: Floating free 1: Prepare to be lonely 1: Communicate 1: Mae Jemison: Astronaut, doctor and engineer 1: Train for a spacewalk 1: Be curious and observant 1: Develop your piloting skills 1: Chris Hadfield: The singing astronaut 1: Be a team player 1: Fly to the Moon 1: Mission to Mars 1: Navigating in space 1: Living in space 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Wise Words: 100 Science Words Explained
Book SynopsisDiscover the key words and terms from the world of science. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that will help you remember them forever.The key to success in any school subject is an understanding of the words used. The Wise Words series presents key vocabulary for each STEAM subject area. The words are presented in a clear, brief and uncomplicated fashion with a visual aid (illustrated or photographic) to help with memory. Perfect for readers aged 9+.Other titles in the series:Wise Words: 100 Technology Words ExplainedWise Words: 100 Engineering Words ExplainedWise Words: 100 Art Words ExplainedWise Words: 100 Maths Words ExplainedTable of Contents 1: The world of science 2: Measuring and units 3: Observing 4: Making waves 5: Atoms 6: States of matter 7: Changing states 8: Elements and compounds 9: Mixtures 10: Energy 11: Forces 12: Electricity 13: Stargazing 14: Earth science 15: The atmosphere 16: Water cycle 17: Evolution 18: Food webs 19: Cells 20: Human body systems 21: Nerve signals 22: Diseases 23: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Think Big!: The Greatest Ideas in Medicine
Book SynopsisDiscover the big ideas in medicine that have transformed the world around us.The Greatest Ideas in Medicine explores the extraordinary ideas that have changed people's lives - from the first vaccines, through the development of IVF, to ground-breaking cancer therapies and 'intelligent' artificial limbs.From Apollo 11's historic flight to the wonders of the world wide web, the world has changed beyond recognition in the past hundred years. Think Big takes a close-up look at the amazing ideas that have transformed the way we all live. Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it came to be and what evolved from it and assessing its impact on the world today. 'Genius' panels highlight the great thinkers behind the ideas, from scientists to inventors, environmentalists and engineers.Each book includes carefully selected activities designed to inspire readers aged 9 and older and encourage them to nurture their own 'big thinking' and entrepreneurial spirit.Contents:The smallpox vaccine Antibiotics Transplant surgery Pacemakers In vitro fertilisation (IVF) MRI scanning The Global Polio Eradication Initiative The Human Genome Project Stem cell research Bionic prosthetics Remote surgery ImmunotherapyTable of Contents 1: Medicine 2: The smallpox vaccine 3: Antibiotics 4: Transplant surgery 5: Pacemakers 6: In vitro fertilisation (IVF) 7: MRI scanning 8: The Global Polio Eradication Initiative 9: The Human Genome Project 10: Stem cell research 11: Bionic prosthetics 12: Remote surgery 13: Immunotherapy 14: Glossary 15: Further information 16: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Think Big!: The Greatest Ideas in Technology
Book SynopsisDiscover the big ideas in technology that have transformed the world around us.From the first televisions and mobile phones to intelligent gadgets in every corner of a smart home, our world has experienced a technological revolution. The Greatest Ideas in Technology takes you on a journey through the most influential inventions of the past 100 years, exploring technology that has changed how we live, work, travel and communicate.From Apollo 11's historic flight to the wonders of the world wide web, the world has changed beyond recognition in the past hundred years. Think Big takes a close-up look at the amazing ideas that have transformed the way we all live.Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it came to be and what evolved from it and assessing its impact on the world today. 'Genius' panels highlight the great thinkers behind the ideas, from scientists to inventors, environmentalists and engineers.Each book includes carefully selected activities designed to inspire readers aged 9 and older and encourage them to nurture their own 'big thinking' and entrepreneurial spirit.Contents: Technology TelevisorShinkansen bullet trainSaturn V Motorola DynaTAC Apple Macintosh World Wide Web Toyota Prius MP3 Large Hadron Collider International Space Station Nest Learning Thermostat SiriTable of Contents 1: Technology 2: Televisor 3: Shinkansen ‘bullet train' 4: Saturn V 5: Motorola DynaTAC 6: Apple Macintosh 7: World Wide Web 8: Toyota Prius 9: MP3 10: Large Hadron Collider 11: International Space Station 12: Nest Learning Thermostat 13: Siri 14: Glossary 15: Further information 16: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Wise Words: 100 Engineering Words Explained
Book SynopsisDiscover the key words and terms from the world of engineering. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that will help you remember them forever.The key to success in any school subject is an understanding of the words used. The Wise Words series presents key vocabulary for each STEAM subject area. The words are presented in a clear, brief and uncomplicated fashion with a visual aid (illustrated or photographic) to help with memory. Perfect for readers aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: Designing and doing 2: Simple machines 3: Hydraulics and pneumatics 4: Gears 5: Bridges 6: Theme parks 7: Buildings 8: Demolition 9: Water transport 10: Ports and harbours 11: Building roads 12: Controlling traffic 13: Cars and trucks 14: Engines and motors 15: Railways 16: Aircraft 17: Engineering in space 18: Producing electricity 19: Renewable energy 20: Mining and tunnelling 21: Chemical engineering 22: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Wise Words: 100 Engineering Words Explained
Book SynopsisDiscover the key words and terms from the world of engineering. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that will help you remember them forever.The key to success in any school subject is an understanding of the words used. The Wise Words series presents key vocabulary for each STEAM subject area. The words are presented in a clear, brief and uncomplicated fashion with a visual aid (illustrated or photographic) to help with memory. Perfect for readers aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: Designing and doing 2: Simple machines 3: Hydraulics and pneumatics 4: Gears 5: Bridges 6: Theme parks 7: Buildings 8: Demolition 9: Water transport 10: Ports and harbours 11: Building roads 12: Controlling traffic 13: Cars and trucks 14: Engines and motors 15: Railways 16: Aircraft 17: Engineering in space 18: Producing electricity 19: Renewable energy 20: Mining and tunnelling 21: Chemical engineering 22: Index
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Hachette Children's Group First Steps in Science: What is Motion?
Book SynopsisFundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the essentials of motion in everyday life. Flex and Flash, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day on their bikes: riding, racing and then rocketing home!In the First Steps in Science series, children are encouraged to become super scientists with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn science through stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their science learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include: First Steps in Science: What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Sound? ... a superstar adventure!
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