Description
Book SynopsisWhy do things float? What happens to the food you eat? Suitable for school projects, this book helps you find out the answers to these and many more questions. It introduces young readers to the wonders of science. It comes with simple text, photographs and illustrations, fun science activities and exciting recommended Web sites.
Trade ReviewA great introduction to science for younger children. * The School Run *
Table of Contents1 What is science?
2 What do scientists do
3 Our Universe
4 What is the Earth made of?
5 The seasons
6 Weather
7 Living things
8 Cells
9 Plants
10 Animals
11 Your body
12 Bones and muscles
13 What happens to food?
14 Your brain and senses
15 Atoms and molecules
16 Solids, liquids and gases
17 How materials change
18 Energy
19 Forces
20 Hot and cold
21 Gravity
22 Floating
23 Friction
24 Magnets
25 Light and colour
26 Sound
27 Electricity
28 Computers
29 Science words
30 Index
