Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science: The human body
HarperCollins Publishers The Digestive System
Book SynopsisWe know we all need to eat, but why do we need to and where does it go? Filled with photos and clear diagrams, follow the food you eat on its journey through your body and find out what happens to it along the way.Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Text type: An information book.Pages 22 and 23 present a full body diagram, allowing children to recap the full journey our food takes.Curriculum links: Science: Ourselves; Health and Growth.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Your Brain
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelYour brain controls everything you do from your movement to your senses and even your thoughts and decisions. Complete with detailed diagrams, discover how this important part of your body works, and how you can look after it.Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.Text type: An information book.Curriculum links: Science.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers The Digestive System
Book SynopsisCollins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.
£7.26
HarperCollins Publishers We Grow and Change
Book SynopsisCollins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.
£7.54
HarperCollins Publishers Blood
Book SynopsisCollins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.
£7.62
HarperCollins Publishers Your Brain
Book SynopsisCollins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.
£8.07
HarperCollins Publishers The Story of Us Becoming Human
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.A fascinating history of humankind. Discover how we evolved from ape-like beings to the modern humans we are today.Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links: History and ScienceIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.Human evolution is such a fast moving and exciting subject, with new finds changing our ideas and understanding of our ancestors. As Wendy and Michael couldn't find a book on
£10.90
HarperCollins Publishers Questions and Answers About Growing Up for Boys
Book Synopsis A straight-forward, sensible, reassuring guide to sex and growing up, revised with the most up-to-date information.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Fast Facts Space Humans and Farts
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£7.41
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Skeleton Inside You
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£9.38
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Vivi Loves Science Wind and Water
Book SynopsisVivi loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi helps her community clean up the beach after a storm and learns about how wind and water shape the landscape. A great choice for aspiring scientists, new readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun science experiment to do at home. Vivi loves science—and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi volunteers to help with the clean-up efforts at the beach after a big storm hits her town. But why does the beach look so different than before? Vivi and her friends will have to ask a lot of questions, learn about erosion, and conduct experiments to find out!The Loves Science books introduce readers to girls who love science, as well as basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math. This Level 3 I Can Read! explores how wind and water impact different landscapes, and includes an experiment about erosion to try at home or school, as well as a glossary. A great pick for newly independent readers and an ideal companion to Cece Loves Science: Push and Pull; Libby Loves Science: Mix and Measure; and Vivi Loves Science: Sink or Float.
£14.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dinosaurs Are Different
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mis cinco sentidos
Book SynopsisThis high-quality Spanish-language edition of Aliki''s popular My Five Senses can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. La vista y el olfato, el gusto, el oído y el tacto—nuestros sentidos nos enseñan a conocer el mundo que nos rodea. ¡Descubre cómo usas tus cinco sentidos!This is a Level 1 Let''s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach
£9.38
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Bacteria Book
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Royal Society Young People''s Book Prize 2019Meet the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that are all around, but too small for us to see, in this children''s science book by bestselling author and science comedian Steve Mould.What do a squid that glows, fungus that grows, and tiny creatures in the soil under your toes all have in common? Find out in this dynamic and engaging book all about bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes. The Bacteria Book perfectly walks the line between ew, gross! and oh, cool!, exploring why we need bacteria and introducing readers to its microbial mates: viruses, fungi, algae, archaea, and protozoa. The Bacteria Book is a fun and informative introduction to a STEAM subject that brings kids up-close to the big world of tiny science. With remarkable photography, kooky character illustrations, and lots of fun facts, this book uses real-life examples of microbiologyTrade ReviewLook at the cover: even kids who hate science will want to pick this up! Penned by Steve Mould (talk about being born to write this book), DK's usual methods to astonish remain. From glowing squids and all the ways you can catch the common cold to superpowered bacteria and micro animals, each topic is lovingly presented, with Mould's commentary a welcome counterpart to the lavish on-page presentations. * How It Works *This is a really interesting and well written book full of amazing facts and fabulous illustrations... I learned so much from this book and it's led to talking points with the kids -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *The book takes a 'Horrible Histories' approach to making facts compelling... This book is a real hit for children old enough and curious enough to learn more about bacteria in a fun and accessible way -- Parent with child age 10 * Toppsta *This is a lovely colourful and easy to understand book... I think this is a book they will keep picking up! -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *I read this book with my 6 year old son and he was instantly absorbed in the book -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *It was a good quality book... I'd recommend this book to any children who are interested in science -- Parent with child age 5 * Toppsta *It is an engaging, fun and informative book. My 6 year old was engaged straight away -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *Definitely a book which will be used over and over again -- Parent with child age 10 * Toppsta *Brilliantly written, very easy to understand -- Parent with children ages 7 and 10 * Toppsta *Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: What is a microbe? 3: Meet the microbes 4: Seeing is believing 5: All about cells 6: What are bacteria? 7: Growing and dividing 8: Where in the world? 9: Can a squid glow? 10: In your body 11: The bad guys 12: Your body’s defences 13: The story of antibiotics 14: Bacteria with superpowers 15: Bacteria put to work 16: What is a virus? 17: Catching a cold 18: Fighting a virus 19: Deadly tricks 20: Plant viruses 21: What are fungi? 22: Mega mould 23: Growing and spreading 24: Micro chefs Zombie ants! 25: What are algae? 26: Growing green 27: What are protozoa? 28: What are archaea? 29: Micro animals 30: Timeline of microbiology 31: Glossary 32: Index 33: Acknowledgements
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Brain Book
Book SynopsisAuthor Dr Liam Drew's first book was I, Mammal: The Story of What Makes us Mammals (Bloomsbury, 2017). A former neurobiologist, he has also written for Nature, New Scientist, and The Guardian. He also contributed to DK's How the Brain Works (2020).
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 6 Viruses and Pandemics ELT
Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.This book is about viruses and was written during the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn about bacteria and viruses - from the common cold to smallpox, polio, Ebola and the Zika virus. Then meet some of the scientists who discovered ways to prevent these diseases, and those who are working with viruses today.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK My Body
Book SynopsisLearn more about the human body in this interactive, nonfiction board book!Curious minds will love to explore the power of the human body with this immersive title. Discover the importance of movement, food, and sleep for the body in this bright and colorful board book, complete with gentle, informative text and sliding tabs that transform the page on every spread.
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK V
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the world''s first Vagina Museum, discover your go-to guide to the vulva.The Vulva. For thousands of years, our vulvas and vaginas have been considered mysterious, taboo and shameful. In fact, 50%* of us, don''t even know where the vagina actually is.In this uplifting, informative, witty and empowering guide, we''ll explore:- How to label a vulva- The power of periods and the many myths around them- How vulvas have inspired art, folklore and music throughout history and across the world- How to cut through the noise of the feminine hygiene industry- How to feel empowered to call a vulva a vulva!Packed with fascinating contributions from leading activists and experts, V will help every reader discover their own BIG V ENERGY*2021
£13.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Kahoot Quiz Time Human Body
Book SynopsisBring the Quiz Time fun to family game nights and classroom learning with over 400 trivia questions about the human body!What is your body's largest organ? What connects the eye to the brain? What is the longest bone in your body?Find out the answers to these questions (and many more) in this exciting human biology quiz book, packed with questions and facts about the incredible human body. Based on the award-winning digital learning platform Kahoot! which has surpassed 10 billion user sessions in over 200 countries Kahoot! Quiz Time Human Body is perfect for fun times with family and friends, and educational settings alike. Fun facts and exciting trivia await! LOADED WITH 400+ QUIZ QUESTIONS: 250 trivia questions in the book, with 15 exclusive bonus quizzes (150 questions) available online for each topic that let you test your knowledge or compete with friends! BOOK + ONLINE EXPERIENCE
£6.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Human Body
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£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Itch
Book SynopsisEverybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more and about the history, anatomy, botany, biology behind it. As irritating as an itch is, it is also your body’s way of sending you a message you can’t miss, like you’ve brushed up against poison ivy or lice have taken up residence in your hair.Trade Review"A fun, intriguing, and accessible mix of anatomy and history, with a healthy dose of gross."--Kirkus, STARRED review "There’s much here to attract readers in search of the gross or unsettling."-School Library Journal "Factual and surprisingly fun, here’s a very readable book about a common experience."--Booklist, STARRED review —
£9.46
Clarion Books Glow
Book SynopsisWhy be afraid of the dark when there is so much to see? Whether it's used to hunt, hide, find a friend, or escape an enemy, bioluminescencethe ability to glowis a unique adaptation in nature. In this fun and fascinating nonfiction picture book, join world-renowned photographers and biologists on their close encounters with the curious creatures that make their own light. Author's note and bibliography included.
£16.14
Scholastic Inc. What If You Had Animal Teeth
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£6.11
Scholastic Inc. What If You Had Animal Feet
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£6.03
Not Stated What If You Had an Animal Nose
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£6.33
Random House USA Inc The Busy Body Book A Kids Guide to Fitness
Book SynopsisA celebration of the amazing human machine and a life on the move!Your amazing body can jump, sprint, twist, and twirl. Your body is built to move.Lizzy Rockwell explains how your bones and muscles, heart and lungs, nerves and brain all work together to keep you on the go. Kids walk and skate and tumble through these pages with such exuberance that even sprouting couch potatoes will want to get up and bounce around—and that’s the ultimate goal. Studies show that American kids are becoming more sedentary and more overweight and that they carry these tendencies with them into adolescence and adulthood. Experts agree that we need to help kids make physical activity a life-long habit. Through education, information, and encouragement, this book aims to inspire a new generation of busy bodies!
£7.59
Penguin Young Readers Being You A First Conversation About Gender
Book SynopsisBased on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion. While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it''s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudTrade Review“This primer on gender lays the groundwork for affirming conversations and creates opportunities for self-identification.” – Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW)KIRKUS BEST BOOK (2021)"A sunny, straightforward book guiding children through what gender is, how it can fluctuate, and how it’s used throughout social structures. This book is an excellent way to generate conversation!" –School Library Journal Wisconsin State Recommended Book
£9.21
Random House USA Inc Hooray for Dna
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£20.89
HarperCollins musclesourmuscularsystem
Book SynopsisHe was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.Trade Review"Remarkable for making complicated science clear and understandable." - ALA Booklist; "Presents muscles in living color, with dramatic close-up and computer-imaged photographs." - Kirkus Reviews"
£8.67
Quarto Publishing PLC Louis Pasteur
Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist and the father of modern medicine. Little Louis was born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today's world. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic chemist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding p
£8.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Louis Pasteur
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£12.83
Quarto Publishing PLC You Your Amazing Brain
Book SynopsisDiscover everything about how brains work from emotions to actions, reactions and the functioning of the body, in this expansive and inclusive guide.Brains are fascinating! Why can't you tickle yourself? Why do adults like foods they hated as children? How do some sneaky creatures have the ability to take over the brains of other species? Answer all these questions and more whilst celebrating the power of your unique brain in You & Your Amazing Brain. You will discover: What the different parts of the brain are and how they work How memories, speech and sleep work How the human brain develops from birth to adulthood How your brain changes when you become a teenager, and how to understand these changes How the brains of other creatures match up to ours And most of all how every brain works in its own special way Table of Contents Introduction SECTION 1: THE NAKED BRAIN Brain In A Box Lobes Of Difference Nerve Superhighway Mind Messengers Making Sense Out Of Sight Smart Safari SECTION 2: MIND MECHANICS Brain Bonkers Brainy Building Blocks My, How You’ve Grown! The Teenage Brain Your Demanding Friend The Great Memory Game Thanks For The Memories Memory Masters Sleep On It SECTION 3: I’M WITH STUPID! Guessing Games Making Assumptions Having A Think Mind Your Language Intelligence Problem-Solving Getting Creative It’s Been Emotional Managing Emotions Pleasure And Risk Fear, Stress and Phobias Fight Or Flight! Error Codes Brain Games Conclusion Author’s Note Find Out More Answers to Brain Games Glossary Index
£9.89
Quarto Publishing PLC You Your Strange Brain
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£10.44
Gill What Make Us Human
Book SynopsisWhat makes us human? Ireland's favourite scientist is here to tell you!What do you have in common with the 7.75 billion other people on the planet? This is the question that Professor Luke O'Neill attempts to answer in this exciting new book for young readers, adapted from his bestselling book for adults, Humanology: A Scientist's Guide to our Amazing Existence.Starting with the origin of life and how we as a species evolved on the plains of Africa some 200,000 years ago, Professor Luke explores what makes us interesting as a species, why we sleep, laugh and enjoy music, and our efforts to stop disease. He also ponders whether we will create superhumans, how and why we age, if we can escape death and whether our eventual extinction is inevitable.With Luke's trademark infectious enthusiasm and plenty of laughs along the way What Makes Us Human is the perfect book for curious minds.
£18.04
Gill Show Me the Science
Book SynopsisNever Mind the B#ll*cks, Here's the Science is Professor Luke O'Neill's biggest runaway bestseller in which he grapples with life''s biggest questions and tells us what science has to say about them. Now adapted for children, Show Me the Scienceasks the same questions do we have control over our lives? can we escape working in terrible jobs? why do we need vaccinations? are men's and women''s brains different? will we destroy the planet? and encourages children to apply a scientific mindset in attempting to answer them.Covering topics from global pandemics to artificial intelligence, this is a celebration of science and all the brilliant answers it can offer us for a budding generation of professors!
£17.09
Hachette Australia Moving Your Body
Book SynopsisFlying with your arms...Sneezing with your nose...There are so many interesting ways to move your body!Learn about the different movements we can do in this vibrantly illustrated board book, with simple and fun text, from one of Australia''s leading designer-illustrators, Beci Orpin.Trade ReviewThere are children of all colours and genders, which makes Moving your body a very inclusive board book that is ideal to share with the very young, and its sturdy board format will allow for lots of use by little hands. * ReadPlus *
£8.54
DK Gross and Ghastly Human Body
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Sends readers on a wild journey from brain to butt."—Booklist
£6.95
DK DK Super Readers Level 2 Sniffles Sneezes Hiccups
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£12.74
DK DK Super Readers Level 2 Sniffles Sneezes Hiccups
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£5.87
DK Pocket Genius Science 4Book Collection
Book SynopsisDiscover the natural and physical world, how our body works, the galaxies surrounding our planet, and the periodic table in this compact science box set.Pocket Genius Science Collection combines four visually striking titles: Science, Human Body, Space, and Elements, in one exquisite slipcase that takes kids aged 9-12 through the fascinating world of all things science! This boxset contains:Pocket Genius ScienceCovering the basic principles of science, including matter and materials, energy and forces, and the living world, what things are made of, how things move, and how life works.Pocket Genius Human BodyFocusing on bones and joints, blood and the heart, lungs and breathing, the digestive system, brain, nerves, senses, and the life cycle, this is a head-to-toe look at our body and how it works. Pocket Genius SpaceExploring the Big Dipper, Little Dipper and other cons
£20.97
Pan Macmillan Lists for Curious Kids Human Body
Book SynopsisDo you want to know about nine popular hair styles from history, how digestion works in six easy steps, and eight questions about the human body that have no answers?Then look no further because Lists for Curious Kids - Human Body by Rachel Delahaye is absolutely bursting with more than 200 eye-popping and informative lists about your body, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your general knowledge at the same time!Discover your body’s most curious bits and pieces, the most muscly gymnastics events, freaky human body museums … and the worst cures for the Black Death.With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!
£11.63
Kingfisher Sports Star in Training
Book SynopsisStep into the running shoes of an athlete!Learn all about athletics, the skills you need to be successful, how to choose the sport that suits you best, the training you have to undergo, and how to be fit and healthy. Have you got what it takes to be an athlete in training?Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the life of an athlete, Sports Star in Training will tell you all about athletics and the different sports involved, training programs and exercises, how to look after your body, which are the best foods to eat, and what kind of equipment and clothing you will need. Simple tasks will test your skills and reinforce the information you read in the book. Do you know where your Achilles heel is? Can you check your pulse? How do you train and prepare for an important competition? Take a look inside to find out!
£8.54
Kingfisher Discover It Yourself Inside the Body
Book SynopsisDiscover it Yourself: Inside the Body is packed with scientific facts, experiments and activities linked to the human body. It brings a lively, hands-on approach to practical science experiments.Children can find almost everything they need for the experiments around the home, and the materials and instructions are simply, safely and clearly presented. Written by Sally Morgan, this STEM-focused book will show readers how to test their fitness and reflexes, find out how much air they can expel from their lungs, measure their heart rate, and much more.Kids will learn, explore and discover STEM in the world around them with the Discover It Yourself series.
£8.54
Kingfisher The Human Body Factory
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Compass Point Books Why We Cry
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£27.99
Compass Point Books Why We Love The Science of Affection Decoding the
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£27.99
Compass Point Books Why We Rage
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£27.99
Compass Point Books Why We Worry The Science of Anxiety Decoding the
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£27.99
