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A 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 forces and magnets. Discover how gravity, friction, air and water resistance work as well as pulleys, levers and gears. Investigate what makes magnetism so mysterious and what gives magnets their force.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: Materials

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A 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: Materials

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Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged!What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure! is an exciting story that leads children through the idea of branching in everyday life, and the super-important concept of debugging errors in their code. Jet and Pixel, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of coding as they bake a cake and prepare for a super-fun birthday party!In the First Steps in Coding series, children are encouraged to become super coders 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 code through unplugged 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 coding 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:What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure!What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure!What's Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure!What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure!What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure!What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure!

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Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged!What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure! is an exciting story that leads children through the idea of sequencing in everyday life, and the super-important concept of ordering a sequence properly, and debugging errors in their code. Zeb and Astro, the super-powered sibling robots who star in this story, demonstrate these fundamentals of coding as Zeb teaches Astro how to get ready for her very first day of robot school.In the First Steps in Coding series, children are encouraged to become super coders 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 code through unplugged 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 coding 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:What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure!What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure!What's Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure!What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure!What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure!What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure!

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Bizarre, incredible and dead-awesome facts about the natural world!In Dead-awesome Dinosaur Body Facts, you'll learn about some of the most astonishing creatures that used to roam on Earth. From sails to feathers, armour to wrecking-ball tails - finding out about dinosaur body bits has never been more engaging or uproariously funny! The Body Bits series is written by the hilarious and knowledgeable Paul Mason, and illustrated by Dave Smith, whose laugh-out-loud and action-packed artwork can't be beat. Reading and learning become a source of endless fun for even the most reluctant readers aged 7 plus with Body Bits.Books in the series include:Hair-raising Human Body FactsAstounding Animal Body FactsDead-awesome Dinosaur Body FactsEye-popping Plant Part FactsContents list, Dead-awesome Dinosaur Body Facts:Dinosaur domination / Teeth of terror / Clubs and horns / Hips and legs / Armour plates /Pea brains / Dino-vision eyes / Wings and similar things / Skin and feathers / Sails andspines / Dinosaur guts / Hooting and honking / The four freakiest dinosaurs? / Glossary /Finding out more / Index

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Science 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 light - its properties and how we see light, how coloured light works and how light is reflected.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.

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Science 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 materials - their properties and how to make, test and change them.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.

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A beautifully illustrated story bringing to life all that is wonderful about the cello. Created in partnership with, and featuring music downloads by, the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).Join cello player, Matt, and find out what it's like to be a musician on tour performing at different venues around the world. Discover how the cello is made, how it is played and its role within the orchestra. Immerse yourself in the joy of classical music at Matt's spectacular orchestra concert in Vienna.With panels that offer suggestions for music to listen to and exclusive music to download from the LSO, this is a multi-sensory experience in which to enjoy and learn about the cello. From the creative team behind the award-winning book How to Build an Orchestra.

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Does your child love to find out what makes sharks and other top fish predators experts at hunting? They will be staggered at the variety of techniques fish use to bring down their prey!Hammerhead sharks pin their prey to the seabed, great whites have monstrous jaws filled with razor sharp teeth, groupers team up with wrasse in coordinated attacks and moray eels prefer to ambush their victims. Different techniques and adaptations are examined in detail, showing how fish predators are perfectly suited to their habitat and to the prey they pursue.Each spread has dramatic photographs and looks in detail at one mammal predator and focuses on its primary weapon, such as speed, teeth or ambush. The prey animal shows us how it attempts to evade certain death, whether through camouflage, a speedy retreat or safety in numbers. Stat panels give readers a quick overview of how predator and prey stack up against each other.Predators are awe-inspiring. Whether they are fast, strong, armed with claws or teeth, cunning, patient or venomous, they are all masters of the art of killing their prey. Young readers will love the Predator Vs Prey series with its amazing photographs and the details about super-senses or incredible adaptations. These books also highlight the variety of life on Earth and reinforces how animals are adapted to their habitats. Suitable for readers aged 7+ who are either fascinated by wildlife or are studying natural history or animal adaptations or classification.Titles in this series:How Eagles and Other Birds AttackHow Lions and Other Mammals AttackHow Sharks and Other Fish AttackHow Snakes and Other Spiders AttackHow Spiders and Other Invertebrates Attack

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Does your child love to find out what makes top reptile predators experts at hunting? They will be staggered at the variety of techniques snakes and other scaly creatures use to bring down their prey!Puff adders lure in victims with a worm-like tongue, anacondas can squeeze the life out of their prey, crocodiles clamp their jaws around their prey and then drown it and cobras rely on powerful venom. Different techniques and adaptations are examined in detail, showing how reptile predators are perfectly suited to their habitat and to the prey they pursue.Each spread has dramatic photographs and looks in detail at one mammal predator and focuses on its primary weapon, such as fangs, strength or ambush. The prey animal shows us how it attempts to evade certain death, whether through camouflage, a speedy retreat or safety in numbers. Stat panels give readers a quick overview of how predator and prey stack up against each other.Predators are awe-inspiring. Whether they are fast, strong, armed with claws or teeth, cunning, patient or venomous, they are all masters of the art of killing their prey. Young readers will love the Predator Vs Prey series with its amazing photographs and the details about super-senses or incredible adaptations. These books also highlight the variety of life on Earth and reinforces how animals are adapted to their habitats. Suitable for readers aged 7+ who are either fascinated by wildlife or are studying natural history or animal adaptations or classification.Titles in this series:How Eagles and Other Birds AttackHow Lions and Other Mammals AttackHow Sharks and Other Fish AttackHow Snakes and Other Spiders AttackHow Spiders and Other Invertebrates Attack

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Does your child love to find out what makes top mammal predators experts at hunting? They will be staggered at the variety of techniques mammals use to bring down their prey!Speedy cheetahs outpace their victims, polar bears can sniff out a seal from far away, killer whales team up in coordinated attacks and chimpanzees grab weapons. Different techniques and adaptations are examined in detail, showing how mammal predators are perfectly suited to their habitat and to the prey they pursue.Each spread has dramatic photographs and looks in detail at one mammal predator and focuses on its primary weapon, such as claws, stamina or ambush. The prey animal shows us how it attempts to evade certain death, whether through camouflage, a speedy retreat or safety in numbers. Stat panels give readers a quick overview of how predator and prey stack up against each other.Predators are awe-inspiring. Whether they are fast, strong, armed with claws or teeth, cunning, patient or venomous, they are all masters of the art of killing their prey. Young readers will love the Predator Vs Prey series with its amazing photographs and the details about super-senses or incredible adaptations. These books also highlight the variety of life on Earth and reinforces how animals are adapted to their habitats. Suitable for readers aged 7+ who are either fascinated by wildlife or are studying natural history or animal adaptations or classification.Titles in this series:How Eagles and Other Birds AttackHow Lions and Other Mammals AttackHow Sharks and Other Fish AttackHow Snakes and Other Spiders AttackHow Spiders and Other Invertebrates Attack

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Take a deep dive into the depths of our blue planet with this stunning book all about the ocean - Earth''s largest biome.In Ocean Habitats, beautiful illustrations and striking photographs combine to help readers explore some incredibly varied and beautiful underwater and coastal habitats. Readers will explore the depths of the ocean, coral reefs, rock pools and more and be inspired to know more about the animals that live there and the delicate balance of life in ocean habitats around the world.For readers aged 7+ who are studying geography, habitats and natural history at key stage 2. The Oceans Explored series is also an excellent resource for children interested in ecology and green issues.Titles in this series:Ocean HabitatsOcean LifeOcean PollutionOceans at Work

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Take a deep dive into the depths of our blue planet with this stunning book all about the ocean - Earth's largest biome.In Ocean Life, beautiful illustrations and striking photographs combine to portray an incredibly variety of creatures that call these watery worlds home. Readers will explore how these animals survive and co-exist and learn about the importance of eco-systems and the delicate balance of life in ocean habitats around the world. For readers aged 7+ who are studying geography, habitats and natural history at key stage 2. The Oceans Explored series is also an excellent resource for children interested in ecology and green issues.Titles in this series:Ocean HabitatsOcean LifeOcean PollutionOceans at Work

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Perfect for young children studying food chains in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores the importance of insects in food chains, from the tiny flies eaten by fish, birds, bats and amphibians, to the larger insects eaten by bigger animals, such as anteaters and badgers. Insects are an indispensible part of countless food chains. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests.The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them.

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Looking at the causes and manifestations of the extreme damage waste causes to our planet and the solar system, and exploring possible solutions

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Meet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneer - Leonardo da Vinci - and discover his fascinating life story and inspirations.Leonardo da Vinci tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering his whole life's journey and his amazing legacy to science today. Read about and look at some of his finest achievements in fine art, engineering and science and his forward thinking inventions. From the Mona Lisa to helicopters - Leonardo's unique vision and skill is revealed in this fascinating book.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.Titles in this series:Rachel Carson George Washington CarverMarie Curie Rosalind Franklin Jane Goodall Stephen HawkingKatherine JohnsonNikola Tesla Leonardo da Vinci Frank Lloyd Wright

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Find out why bugs are so important - to humans, animals and the survival of our planetOur amazing bugs are in trouble. Without bugs, plants would not be able to make flowers or fruit. If bugs disappeared, so would strawberries, apples, beans and tomatoes, and even chocolate. Without them, we couldn't grow enough food to feed us all. If we lost bugs, we would also lose creatures who depend on them for survival, such as songbirds, badgers, bats and fish.Written by the conservation charity Buglife, this book shows the reasons why bugs are so important - to humans, animals and the survival of our planet. Discover bugs in all shapes, sizes and colours, and learn how these tiny creatures are going to help SAVE the world. You can also discover what you can do to help protect bugs. Buglife, the Invertebrate Conservation Trust, is dedicated to protecting insects, bugs and all invertebrate species.This book supports science work in schools by looking at different animals, adaptation, food chains, life cycles, habitats and climate change.In the accompanying book, Plants Save the World, you can discover why plants are vitally important to the survival of our planet, too!

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A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceBrave Leaders & Activists hails courageous black people through time who have stood up for what they believe in, from slavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman to South African president Nelson Mandela, and from powerful peacemaker Kofi Annan to Neville Bonner, the first Indigenous Australian politician. Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above. Contents: Main biographiesHarriet TubmanMartin Luther KingNelson MandelaKofi Annan Rosa ParksStuart HallUmra OmarBarack ObamaLowitja O'DonoghueAlicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors (founders of Black Lives Matter)Mini biographiesPaul StephensonAkonClaudia Jones Diane Abbott Neville BonnerSaran Kaba-JonesKimberley Bryant Craig Watkins

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The myth-busting Monster Science series explores the science behind the hottest monsters in pop culture.Could a vampire survive on a diet of blood alone? Could a witch really fly on a broomstick when you apply the laws of physics? Can haunted houses be explained by biology? Discover whether the scariest monsters could exist when you apply the hard facts of science.Perfect for the reluctant scientist in your life - draw them in with the graphic novel feel and spooky details of this series! Science principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations paired with illustrations that strike a balance between the right amount of gory and funny.Author Joy Lin, named one of the most inspirational science teachers by TED Ed, has a featured series on their website. She is also a screenwriter, comedian and presents superpower science theories at various Comic Cons. Joy is also author of the series Superpower Science.

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Discover how your everyday tech works while developing your coding skills

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Learning loads of facts is boring, right? Not with this book! Get your quiz on to become the ultimate biology buff on the human body.This book is the ultimate combination of facts and fun. Each chapter has loads of fast facts followed by a short quiz, which makes it the perfect tool for revising for a test or for becoming the quizmaster of the universe. It covers a huge range of topics, from the brain, reflexes and nervous system, to how we move, breathe, feel pain and grow. The human body is astounding in so many ways and this book is a whistle-stop tour inside and out.These books are designed as a companion resource for children studying core curriculum topics. Illustrations, timelines and graphics work with captions and extended texts to challenge the reader's skills in memory, comprehension and reading. Kids will barely realise they are learning when the competitive element takes over as they aim to become the Quizmaster. The books contain loads of information, but as the quiz sections are spaced evenly throughout, it can make the challenge less overwhelming. Readers can choose to read a section and then answer those questions, or read the book and then attempt the whole quiz in one go. It can be used to test themselves, test their friends or as a ready-made resource for teachers in need of a pop-quiz for their class.Suitable for children aged 8+ who are studying the human body and its systems as part of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Also perfect for science-mad kids who love to regurgitate facts!Titles in this series:Around the WorldDinosaursHuman BodyOuter SpaceScienceSport

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Learning loads of facts is boring, right? Not with this book! Get your quiz on to become the ultimate expert on dinosaurs.This book is the ultimate combination of facts and fun. Each chapter has loads of fast facts followed by a short quiz, which makes it the perfect tool for revising for a test or for becoming the quizmaster when it comes to all things prehistoric. It covers a huge range of topics, from how dinosaurs evolved from sea to land, to attack and defence strategies and weapons, to diet, fossil hunting and the animals that lived alongside the dinosaurs, such as flying reptiles and marine monsters.These books are designed as a companion resource for children studying core curriculum topics. Illustrations, timelines and graphics work with captions and extended texts to challenge the reader's skills in memory, comprehension and reading. Kids will barely realise they are learning when the competitive element takes over as they aim to become the Quizmaster. The books contain loads of information, but as the quiz sections are spaced evenly throughout, it can make the challenge less overwhelming. Readers can choose to read a section and then answer those questions, or read the book and then attempt the whole quiz in one go. It can be used to test themselves, test their friends or as a ready-made resource for teachers in need of a pop-quiz for their class.Suitable for children aged 8+ who are studying Dinosaurs as part of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Also perfect for Dino-mad kids who devour facts like a T-rex devours its prey! Other titles in this series:Around the WorldHuman BodyOuter SpaceScienceSport

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Meet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneers and discover their fascinating life story and inspirations.Katherine Johnson tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering her early maths skills which saw her attending high school at only 10 years old through to her work at NASA calculating and analysing the flight paths of many spacecraft. She helped send astronauts to the Moon.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.

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There's nothing greater than collecting data!Investigate the world of birds through observation and scientific research. Study habitats, migration, nesting and much more through step-by-step experiments, and contribute to the scientific community by sharing your collected data as a citizen scientist. Citizen Scientist presents and extends key curriculum topics through data collection tasks and simple researchprojects, some of which form part of larger public surveys in the US and the UK. Readers will be guided on how to present their findings using graphs and other infographic devices. This series will also draw links between these projects and the wider environmental and scientific context, inspiring readers to engage with their local area andmake positive changes. This series is the perfect introduction to scientific investigation for KS2 students aged 9+.

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See the world from a whole new angle as isometric artwork reveals the technology, science and engineering behind our infrastructure.Discover in this book how technology powers our homes, keeps us healthy and helps us to have fun. It also takes a look forward to see how technology might develop in the future, from robot pets to the latest deep space probes.Perfect reading for budding engineers and scientists aged 9 and up.

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See the world from a whole new angle!This innovative series, illustrated with amazing isometric artwork, reveals the technology, science and engineering behind our world''s infrastructure.Discover in this book how technology powers our homes, keeps us healthy and helps us to have fun. It also takes a look forward to see how technology might develop in the future, from robot pets to the latest deep space probes.

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The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand why it's important to protect the environment, what climate change and global warming is, and why we should cut pollution and recycle.Where issues aren't appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai's striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise the issues with images that are suited to their age.

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Discover the human body in glorious technicolour

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Use eye-grabbing diagrams to help you to discover the human body in glorious technicolour!With colourful diagrams and amazing facts, The Senses takes a vibrant look at how the body interprets the world around us. This colourful and fact-packed series provides an accessible look at the human body through bright and bold graphics. With spread-filling diagrams, a colour-blocking approach, and simple text and captions, The Bright and Bold Human Body presents the incredible scale and complexity of the human body in small, digestible chunks. As well as this, surprising statistics and close-up photos allow children age 9+ to gain an insight into the wonders of our bright and bold bodies.

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Discover some amazing Olympians and their achievements

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Discover all the fascinating steps involved in the transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly.Follow the detailed progression of a butterfly's life from its beginnings as an egg, to forming a pupa and its stunning evolution into a butterfly.Life Cycles is a vibrantly designed and illustrated series on this essential, ever-popular topic. Each book in the series features the beautiful artwork of Stephanie Fizer Coleman depicting how a plant or animal evolves from birth to adulthood. Highly accessible text accompanies each image explaining the process of life cycles and a full image of the entire life cycle is presented on the final spread. The books also feature a wealth of extra information and suggested activities at the back. A brilliant guide for children aged 4+ studying life cycles at school.Other titles in the series include:Tadpole to FrogEgg to ChickenAcorn to Oak Tree

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Discover the dazzling range of Olympic events

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Explore the rise of technology that may soon rule our lives!What is artificial intelligence, how does it work, what is it being used for and what role may it play in the future? Impactful photos fill the pages highlighting the science and technology at work. These pieces of technology are infiltrating all areas of our lives, including the home, our social life, the world of work, health and education. The supportive functions and the sinister elements are all explored.An essential guide to our future overlords - geek up on the technology that drives these machines and prepare for their takeover.

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Get outside and do some fun science experiments!

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Get outside and do some fun science experiments! From making a paint trap to identify different animals' footprints to hunting for minibeasts or watching tadpoles turn into frogs, these activities are fantastically fascinating! This book tells you all you need to know about animals, from their habitats to what they eat. Find out about the animal kingdom and how animals are classified. Look closely at minibeasts and their homes. Learn about awesome insects and plant a butterfly habitats. Read about nocturnal animals and amazing amphibians. 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 science curriculum.

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This book explores what makes an animal an invertebrate - how their characteristics are different from other groups of animals. It shows many examples of different types of invertebrate in their natural environment. The simple text, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. For children progressing through book bands it is suitable for reading at level 7: Turquoise.This book is part of the 'In the Animal Kingdom' series which explores the classification of animals. Why not look for them all: Amphibians Live on Land and Water; Birds Have Feathers; Fish Live in Water; Reptiles Have Scaly Skin; Invertebrates Have No Backbone; Mammals Have Hair.

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