Educational: Sciences, general science

Book SynopsisThe smallest planet in our solar system is also the closest to the sun. That means on Mercury, one year is just 88 days long! Discover more facts about the small but mighty Mercury.

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Book SynopsisFar off Neptune holds many mysteries! Its great distance from the sun makes it the coldest planet in the solar system. Discover the secrets of this chilly, blue ice giant that was named after the sea.

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Book SynopsisFar off Neptune holds many mysteries! Its great distance from the sun makes it the coldest planet in the solar system. Discover the secrets of this chilly, blue ice giant that was named after the sea.

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Book SynopsisSaturn is famous for its rings. This very windy planet has another claim to fame, it has the most moons of all eight planets! Discover more amazing facts about the sixth planet in the solar system!

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Book SynopsisUranus is the seventh planet from the sun and has a special feature, it tilts! Discover the mysteries of this ice giant that sits half in darkness for more than 40 years at a time!

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Book SynopsisThe second brightest object in the sky after the moon is Venus. It''s also the only planet named after a woman. Learn more aboutbright, beautiful Venus, named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

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Book SynopsisThe second brightest object in the sky, after the moon is Venus. It''s also the only planet named after a woman. Learn more about bright, beautiful Venus, named for the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

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Book SynopsisHow fast is the wind blowing? How much moisture is in the air? Meteorologists measure weather conditions to help answer these and other questions. Learn about the tools and systems they use. Find out how these measurements help people plan their days and prepare for any weather.

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Book SynopsisSome climates are dry and some are wet. Some are cold and some are warm. But those words can describe weather too. Learn the difference between weather and climate. Find out how landforms and location can influence weather patterns.

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Book SynopsisWeather includes all the conditions in the air around us. Snow, rain, sleet and hail are all forms of weather. So is the temperature of the air and the amount of moisture in it. Learn all about weather, including how and why it changes from place to place and time to time.

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Book SynopsisPlastic is everywhere... even in our oceans! But how did it get there, and why does it matter? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of plastic pollution and discover steps we can all take to clean up Earth''s waters.

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Book SynopsisWhere did your cold germ come from? And ACHOO! Where is it going next? A germ''s journey is filled with snuffles, sniffles and sneezes. Pack your bags, and get ready to follow it on its incredible journey!

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Book SynopsisWhere did that plastic bottle in your hand come from? And where is it going next? A plastic bottle''s journey is filled with bounces, bumps and blasts. Pack your bags, and get ready to follow it on its incredible journey!Trade ReviewThis colorful book traces a single plastic bottle from manufacture, through its use as a water bottle, to its journey through the recycling process and its formation into a bottle again. Despite its somewhat cartoonlike look and the talking bottles (sometimes the bottles have word bubbles), the book contains age-appropriate information about the manufacture, distribution, and recycling of plastic bottles. The fact that one bottle is followed through the story makes the narrative approachable for its young audience (prekindergarten through second grade) despite the unfamiliarity of the subject matter. Additional information is provided in fact boxes scattered throughout the book. The story follows a complete cycle, beginning with the new plastic pellets being made into bottles and ending with recycled pellets being turned into bottles again. The plastic simply appears at the beginning, though, and the book would be enhanced by information about how the original plastic pellets are made. This book is written in a fun and friendly way, appropriate for its intended audience. The bright, attractive pictures add to the book’s appeal. Quite a bit of factual information is conveyed in a concise way, accessible to young children. * Science Books & Films *This colorful book traces a single plastic bottle from manufacture, through its use as a water bottle, to its journey through the recycling process and its formation into a bottle again. Despite its somewhat cartoonlike look and the talking bottles (sometimes the bottles have word bubbles), the book contains age-appropriate information about the manufacture, distribution, and recycling of plastic bottles. The fact that one bottle is followed through the story makes the narrative approachable for its young audience (prekindergarten through second grade) despite the unfamiliarity of the subject matter. Additional information is provided in fact boxes scattered throughout the book. The story follows a complete cycle, beginning with the new plastic pellets being made into bottles and ending with recycled pellets being turned into bottles again. The plastic simply appears at the beginning, though, and the book would be enhanced by information about how the original plastic pellets are made. This book is written in a fun and friendly way, appropriate for its intended audience. The bright, attractive pictures add to the book’s appeal. Quite a bit of factual information is conveyed in a concise way, accessible to young children. * Science Books & Films *

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Book SynopsisWhere did that raindrop come from? And where is it going next? A raindrop''s journey is filled with thrills, spills and chills. Pack your bags, and get ready to follow it on its incredible journey!Trade ReviewThis fun picture book takes kids on an exhilarating ride through the eyes of a drop of rain. Tumbling from a cloud, the raindrop is part of a rainbow before it falls into a stream and later splashes into a lake, where it gets sucked up into a water treatment plant. From there it goes into a faucet, is drunk by a child, and sweated out. The sweat falls to the sidewalk and turns to water vapor, where it gathers with other droplets to finally create a cloud, freezes and becomes a snowflake. The cartoon-like illustrations and pithy comments from the drops enliven the water cycle story and the book includes in depth parts of the cycle to explain how we get clean drinking water—but keeps it simple to understand. A straightforward narrative details specifics about each spread the kids should have a good time reading about the water cycle. The idea of all our water moving constantly and being recycled is a fascinating one to young learners and this book is a great way to introduce the water cycle. http://simplyscience.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/new-post-will-be-late/ * Simply Science blog *

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Book SynopsisWhere did that raindrop come from? And where is it going next? A raindrop''s journey is filled with thrills, spills and chills. Pack your bags, and get ready to follow it on its incredible journey!Trade ReviewThis fun picture book takes kids on an exhilarating ride through the eyes of a drop of rain. Tumbling from a cloud, the raindrop is part of a rainbow before it falls into a stream and later splashes into a lake, where it gets sucked up into a water treatment plant. From there it goes into a faucet, is drunk by a child, and sweated out. The sweat falls to the sidewalk and turns to water vapor, where it gathers with other droplets to finally create a cloud, freezes and becomes a snowflake. The cartoon-like illustrations and pithy comments from the drops enliven the water cycle story and the book includes in depth parts of the cycle to explain how we get clean drinking water—but keeps it simple to understand. A straightforward narrative details specifics about each spread the kids should have a good time reading about the water cycle. The idea of all our water moving constantly and being recycled is a fascinating one to young learners and this book is a great way to introduce the water cycle. http://simplyscience.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/new-post-will-be-late/ * Simply Science blog *

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Book SynopsisEarth's climate is changing. Heat waves and droughts are more common and more severe. Powerful hurricanes cause widespread damage. And polar regions are warming fast, causing even more problems around the world. Why is this happening? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on an exciting, fact-filled adventure that will help young readers learn about the causes and effects of climate change and learn ways that they can make a difference.

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Book SynopsisEvery year, the world's farmers produce a lot of food for people to eat. Yet every night, millions of people around the world go to bed hungry. Why are people going without food when the earth is able to produce so much? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to discover the reasons behind food scarcity. Young readers can join the team to find out why many people deal with food insecurity and learn ways that they can help.

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Book SynopsisMore than 70 per cent of Earth is covered in water. Yet only about 3 per cent of it is fresh water that people can use. Every year, parts of the world suffer through severe droughts, and millions of people don't have easy access to clean drinking water. Why is there a shortage of clean and healthy water? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axion and the Society of Super Scientists travel around the world to learn the reasons behind the global water crisis. Young readers can tag along to discover what causes water scarcity and find out ways they can help preserve this precious resource.

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Book SynopsisReady to make a stink? These hands-on, not-so-ordinary science projects are for you! Mix up reeking stink bombs and sweet-smelling bubbles. Create artistic masterpieces with DIY scratch-and-sniff paint. Then, learn the science behind each outrageous odour! Simple step-by-step instructions supported by helpful photos make it easy to start experimenting and discover just how fun STEM can be.

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Book SynopsisDo you like to be on the move? These hands-on, not-so-ordinary science projects are for you! Build speedy motorboats and buzzing bots. Take off with zooming, high-flying rockets. Then, learn the science behind each amazingly mobile creation! Simple step-by-step instructions supported by clear photos make it easy to start experimenting and discover just how fun STEM can be.

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Book SynopsisA coat is made from different types of fabric, but could it be made with wood? It seems impossible, but wood has many advantages and is used for everything from building houses to making toys. Learn more about different types of wood and their many uses. Could it really be used to make a coat?

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Book SynopsisIt's time for bed, and you plop down on your pillow. But would you plop down on your pillow if it was made from glass? Glass is all around you. It's used to make the windows in your house to decorations on your shelves. Find out about different types of glass, how glass is made and decide if it's really possible to make a pillow from it.

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Book SynopsisA window is made from glass, but is that the only option? What if we tried to make a window out of stone? From marble to granite to limestone and onyx, there are many types of stone to pick from. Learn more about different types of stone, how stone is used and if it's truly possible to make a window using it.

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Book SynopsisA window is made from glass, but is that the only option? What if we tried to make a window out of stone? From marble to granite to limestone and onyx, there are many types of stone to pick from. Learn more about different types of stone, how stone is used and if it's truly possible to make a window using it.

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Book SynopsisWhat is the moon? Why do we see it at night? And why does it seem to change shape? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind the moon.

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Book SynopsisWhat are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind stars and planets.

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Book SynopsisWhat are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind stars and planets.

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Book SynopsisExplore the origins of Earthâs plant life . . . with a talking ficus leaf! In this full-colour graphic novel, Leif the leaf takes readers on a magical (and miraculous) journey, revealing how small specks of ancient moss grew into massive rainforests. With laugh-out-loud text and colourful comic book art, this book is sure to encourage any readerâs interest in science, and grow their love for planet Earth!

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Book SynopsisUnlock the mysteries of Earth's continents... with a time-travelling teen! In this full-colour graphic novel, teenage geoscientist and time-traveller Crystal delivers all the dirt on our planet's rocky past, from lava rocks to massive landforms. With hilarious text and colourful comic book art, this book is sure to delight young readers as they follow along on Earth's Amazing Journey.

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Book SynopsisInspire a new generation of capable and curious scientists.This book will help build pupils'' understanding through clear explanations, practicals and skills-based activities, ensuring that they''re ready for the next step in their learning and promoting a sense of cynefin through examples and contexts from all around Wales.- Improve working scientifically skills and prepare students for future lab work with practical skills and suggested activities highlighted throughout- Guide pupils through the trickier maths and literacy skills with key term definitions and worked examples with step-by-step solutions- Support a holistic approach with links between the ''what matters'' statements in the Science and Technology Area of Learning and Experience (AoLE)- Boost progress using summaries to recap prior knowledge, alongside ''Check your understanding'' questions to embed understanding- Develop pupils'' curiosity and interest in science w

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Book SynopsisAchieve maximum potential using step-by-step guidance that helps to practise skills learned and improve exam technique.- Build confidence with practical study tips and effective revision strategies.- Reinforce understanding with clear explanations of every topic covered in the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint curriculum frameworks.- Strengthen and test knowledge with a range of questions and worked examples.Test questions, worked solutions and answers are available free online at www.hoddereducation.co.uk/cambridgeextrasThis resource has not been through the Cambridge International endorsement process.

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Book SynopsisFrom Surfing to the Secret Life of Rats, Extreme Science will excite and inspire 8-11 year olds. High-interest topics grab the reader and introduce some key science concepts in an accessible and innovative way. Extreme titles are ideal for supporting creative classroom teaching and for spicing up topic libraries.

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to provide ready-made science lesson ideas that will considerably reduce the workload for many overburdened teachers. They can be easily adapted to suit varying levels of ability, and bring science to life. The structure of the book mirrors the QCA scheme of work and separates chapters into year groups following the prescribed units for each year. This resource will provide a strong base of accessible ideas to enhance science education in the primary classroom.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Assessment for learning ideas Chapter 2 - Graphic organisers Chapter 3 - Life processes and living things - experiments Chapter 4 - Materials and their properties - experiments Chapter 5 - Physical processes - experiments Chapter 6 - Games Chapter 7 - Science and literacy activities

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Book SynopsisHelp your child be the top of the class with the best-selling home-study series from Carol Vorderman.Carol Vorderman can help your child succeed in science with this homeschool learning resource for 8-9 year olds. Science Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman''s series of workbooks packed with notes and tips to make home learning about science easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child at home to strengthen their learning in school. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed and colour in the topic stars as they go. Helpful parents'' notes explain what children need to know at each stage and what''s being covered in the curriculum, so you can support and homeschool your child with confidence.This book helps children to learn about food chains, sound, electricity, and states of matter. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learnTable of Contents 1: Is it an animal or a plant? 2: What kind of animal is it? 3: What kind of plant is it? 4: Are you an animal detective? 5: Are you a plant detective? 6: What happens when things die? 7: What animal lives where? 8: What plant lives where? 9: How do we affect living things? 10: What is the digestive system? 11: What do our teeth do? 12: What causes tooth decay? 13: Are animal teeth the same as ours? 14: Is it a food chain? 15: What is a food chain? 16: Is it solid? 17: How runny is it? 18: Is it gassy? 19: What kind of material is it? 20: Does it become softer or harder? 21: Which materials feel warm? 22: What happens when things cool? 23: Is the change reversible? 24: How does the water cycle work? 25: Will the bulb light up? 26: Will it switch on and off? 27: Will it conduct electricity? 28: What makes the sound? 29: How are sounds changed? 30: What makes sound louder? 31: How does sound travel?

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Book SynopsisDiscover the journey of human evolution - all the way from fish, to monkeys, to cavemen, to... You! A simple picture book introduction to the theory of evolution.

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Book SynopsisLearning about STEM topics at a young age is an important part of primary education. Using real-life examples, Drones helps young readers become familiar with what drones are, why they are so useful to us, how they work and how they might be used in the future.For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.Also available in the series:Info Buzz STEM: Computers and CodingInfo Buzz STEM: DronesInfo Buzz STEM: EngineeringInfo Buzz

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Book SynopsisA series that provides a solid foundation for scientific knowledge

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Book SynopsisA series that provides a solid foundation for scientific knowledge

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Book SynopsisThis non-fiction text is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

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Book SynopsisLearn about how we make things move by pushing or pulling in this non-fiction reader. This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories and non-fiction texts are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Perfect for children aged 4-5, those working at book band pink or learning to read by themselves.

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Book SynopsisWhy is science hard to teach? What types of scientific investigation can you use in the primary classroom? Touching on current curriculum concerns and the wider challenges of developing high-quality science education, this book is an indispensable overview of important areas of teaching every aspiring primary school teacher needs to understand including: the role of science in the curriculum, communication and literacy in science teaching, science outside the classroom, transitional issues and assessment.Key features of this second edition include: A new chapter on science in the Early Years A new practical chapter on how to work scientifically Master's-level critical reading' boxes in every chapter linking topics to relevant specialist literature Expanded coverage of creativity, and link science to numeracy and computing This is essential reading for all students studying primary science on initial teacher educationTrade ReviewWhat a helpful book. It covers the current issues in primary science education, providing an overview and dealing with the detail, identifying the areas that teachers and student teachers find most challenging and offering valuable guidance. It is challenging and reassuring, thought-provoking and enjoyable. I can’t recommend it too highly. -- Stuart NaylorWhat a good read. This book covers everything an aspiring teacher would want from a Primary Science publication. Inspirational writers, clearly defined introductions to each chapter, insight into a range of issues linked to Primary Science. Opportunities for self reflection supported by references to current and relevant research all in one place. Perfect. -- Kathy SchofieldThis book is invaluable in supporting trainee teachers at all stages of their degree programme in their teaching of science in the primary classroom. It covers a broad range of topics incorporating all aspects of science teaching and learning across the primary age range. There are ample opportunities throughout the book for the reader to reflect in order to develop themselves further as an effective teacher of primary science. -- Louise HawxwellThis book is extremely useful for trainees to use as reference material for assignments as it covers all of the main issues in science education today. Moreover, every chapter has a further reading list, reference list and web links. I would recommend this book to my peers, but also to teachers who feel less confident in teaching science. An accessible read, quickly digested and easy to understand with the depth of content needed for advanced study. -- Rachelle Louise BlagdonTable of ContentsThe Current Context of Primary Science Teaching - Alan Peacock and Mick Dunne Why is Science Hard to Teach? - Alan Peacock and Mick Dunne Doing Science - Mick Dunne and Rania Maklad Play-based Science - Eleanor Hoskins Linking Science to the Wider Curriculum - Richard Watkins Science and Computing - Malcolm Smith, Liz Flintoft and Robert Collins Science and Mathematics Connections - Dave Howard, Ashlee Perry and Jill Todd Learning Science Beyond the Classroom - Leigh Hoath Learning Science Through Talk - Sarah Earle and Natasha Serret Tricky Topics and How to Teach Them - Mick Dunne and Dave Howard Planning for Assessment for Learning - Tara Lievesley, Mick Dunne and Sarah Earle Transitions in Science Education - Leigh Hoath and Tanya Shields Effective Inclusive Practice in Primary Science - Dave Howard and Ashlee Perry A Way Forward - Alan Peacock and Mick Dunne

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Book SynopsisExam Board: ISEBLevel: KS2Subject: ScienceFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2017A stimulating and rigorous approach to Science that goes beyond the requirements of the National Curriculum for Year 5 pupils (aged 9 and above) preparing for Common Entrance and other independent entrance exams at 11+o Endorsed by ISEB to ensure full coverage of the Common Entrance 11+ syllabuso Develop key skills with clear explanations and diagramso Explore scientific concepts with lots of practical activitieso Challenge understanding with varied exercises and extension questionsGalore Park Science Year 5 Answers is available to purchase from the Galore Park website www.galorepark.co.ukTable of Contents 1: Living things and their habitats 1.1: Life cycles (Mammal/amphibian/bird/plants) 1.2: Adaptation 2: Humans and other animals 2.1: Human life cycle 2.2: Puberty 3: Properties and changes of materials 3.1: Properties of materials 3.2: Physical change (Changes of state/dissolving) 3.3: Separating mixtures 3.4: Chemical change (Combustion/rusting/making new materials/using simple indicators) 4: Earth and Space 4.1: Periodic changes (Shadows/day & night) 4.2: Gravity 4.3: How we see the stars/planets 5: Forces 5.1: Reaction forces 5.2: Measurement of forces 5.3: Mechanisms (Levers/pulleys/gears) 5.4: Friction

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Book SynopsisExam Board: ISEBLevel: KS2Subject: ScienceFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2017A stimulating and rigorous approach to Science that goes beyond the requirements of the National Curriculum for Year 6 pupils (aged 10 and above) preparing for Common Entrance and other independent entrance exams at 11+ o Endorsed by ISEB to ensure full coverage of the Common Entrance 11+ syllabuso Develop key skills with clear explanations and diagramso Explore scientific concepts with lots of practical activitieso Challenge understanding with varied exercises and extension questionsGalore Park Science Year 6 Answers available to purchase from the Galore Park website: www.galorepark.co.ukTable of Contents 1: Living things and their habitats 1.1: Making and using keys 1.2: Classification 2: Humans and other animals 2.1: Heart & circulation 2.2: Lungs & breathing 2.3: Health & exercise 2.4: Nutrition 3: Evolution and inheritance 3.1: Length of geological time/role of fossils as evidence 3.2: Variation between members of a species/inherited characteristics/cross breeding 3.3: How adaptation can lead to evolution 4: Light 4.1: Reflection 4.2: Speed and travel of light 4.3: How we see non-luminous objects 5: Electricity 5.1: Effect of changing number of components in a series circuit 5.2: Drawing circuit diagrams

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018AQA approved.Apply and develop your students'' knowledge and understanding of Physics with this textbook that builds mathematical skills, provides practical assessment guidance and supports all the required practicals.- Provides support for all the required practicals with activities that introduce practical work and other experimental investigations in Physics- Builds understanding and knowledge with a variety of questions to engage and challenge: Test Yourself questions, Show You Can challenges, Chapter review questions and synoptic practice questions- Supports Foundation and Higher tier students in one book, with Higher tier-only content clearly marked- Builds Literacy skills for the new specification with key words highlighted and practice extended answer writing and spelling/vocabulary tests

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Summer 2018Unlock your students'' full potential with these revision guides from our best-selling series My Revision NotesWith My Revision Notes your students can:- Manage their own revision with step-by-step support from experienced teachers with examining experience.- Apply scientific terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words.- Prepare for practicals with questions based on practical work.- Focus on the key points from each topic- Plan and pace their revision with the revision planner.- Test understanding with end-of-topic questions and answers.- Get exam ready with last minute quick quizzes available on the Hodder Education Website.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Summer 2018Unlock your students'' full potential with these revision guides from our best-selling series My Revision NotesWith My Revision Notes your students can:- Manage their own revision with step-by-step support from experienced teachers with examining experience.- Apply scientific terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words.- Prepare for practicals with questions based on practical work.- Focus on the key points from each topic- Plan and pace their revision with the revision planner.- Test understanding with end-of-topic questions and answers.- Get exam ready with last minute quick quizzes available on the Hodder Education Website.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Summer 2018Unlock your students'' full potential with these revision guides from our best-selling series My Revision Notes.With My Revision Notes your students can:- Manage their own revision with step-by-step support from experienced teachers with examining experience.- Apply scientific terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words.- Prepare for practicals with questions based on practical work.- Focus on the key points from each topic- Plan and pace their revision with the revision planner.- Test understanding with end-of-topic questions and answers.- Get exam ready with last minute quick quizzes available on the Hodder Education Website.

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