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Discover high-tech gadgets, design robots and machines, and solve all sorts of technological puzzles in this innovative activity book filled with inventions to brainstorm, puzzles to solve and objects to design. Includes downloadable templates and links to inspiring websites about technology today. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 S BIC CBMC C5L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474959957 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 240 x 188mmAuthor/Editor Alice James and Tom MumbrayIllustrator Petra Baan...

A handy-sized paperback book with 50 fun, step-by-step experiments and activities for young scientists. Activities include creating a light and shadow show, separating colours in a fascinating ink experiment, creating a foaming monster using chemical reactions and lots more! Each page displays step-by-step instructions for how to complete the activity as well as a simple explanation of the science behind it. An excellent book to introduce children to scientific concepts in a fun and interactive ...

We all need energy for our lives – and lots of it. Find out what energy is, how it affects our planet and the exciting new inventions scientists are creating to make energy in the future, in this fascinating introduction to an important topic. With over 65 flaps to lift and links to specially selected websites to find out more. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 S BIC CBMC B5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474917964 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Peter Allen...

Everything in the Universe is made up of just 118 chemical elements, all of which are listed in the Periodic Table. Lift the flaps in this informative book and discover which elements are crucial to life, which are smelly, explosive or radioactive and lots more. An essential introduction to the building blocks of chemistry, with over 125 flaps. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 S BIC CBMC C5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474922661 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Shaw Nielsen...

Think like a scientist in this innovative activity book, full of science activities to explore, record, discover and invent. Investigate forces, turbines, mirror writing, skeletons, animal migration and lots more, all using only the book and your pencil case. Includes links to websites with even more science activities and downloadable templates. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 S BIC CBMC C5L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474950695 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 240 x 188mmIllustrator Various...

A funny and fascinating how-to guide for budding astronauts, providing a crash course on what it takes to travel into space. Answers all the big questions about space travel, from “How do rockets work?” and “What do astronauts do all day?” to “How do you go to the toilet on a spaceship?” Explores the technology that astronauts use, from space suits to Soyuz spacecraft, and scientific experiments on the International Space Station, and includes internet links t...

This book contains the following Usborne titles: Illustrated dictionary of biology, Illustrated dictionary of physics and Illustrated dictionary of chemistry. An essential and great value home or school reference book for SAT and GCSE students. Organised in three sections, each covering the key aspects of the curriculum for physics, biology and chemistry, and including charts, tables and lists of important information. Key concepts and basic ideas are clearly explained with simple text and colou...

An approachable introduction to what chemistry is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. Topics include: the periodic table, atom structure and radiation, and the scientific method, all illustrated with humorous illustrations and diagrams. With simple experiments to aid learning and internet links to recommended websites to find out more. Age 11 Key Stage KS3/4 S BIC CBMC D4N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409547075 Extent: 96 pages Dimensions: 230 x 165mmAuthor/Editor Alex Frith and Dr. Lis...

An essential reference book which explores key concepts and basic ideas of physics, all clearly explained with simple text, colourful pictures and diagrams.Topics are arranged by theme and include atoms and molecules, heat, electricity and magneticism, radioactivity and forces. With internet links to educational websites for further learning. Age 11 Key Stage KS3 Paperback ISBN: 9781409531647 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 240 x 170mmAuthor/Editor Corinne Stockley...

An essential home or school reference book for SAT and GCSE stutdents. Arranged in five colour-coded thematic sections covering all aspects of the chemistry curriculum. Includes a useful section of charts, tables and conversions. Key concepts and basic ideas clearly explained with simple text and colourful pictures and diagrams. Internet links to educational websites for further learning. Age 11 Key Stage KS3 Paperback ISBN: 9781409539117 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 240 x 170mmIllustrator Fion...

A very approachable and reassuring account of exactly what happens in the body at puberty. Includes informative sections on sex, contraception, sexually transmitted infections and drugs, as well as advice on healthy eating, exercise and hygiene. Winner of the Times Educational Supplement Information Book Award. Age 10 Key Stage KS3 S/PSHE Paperback ISBN: 9780746031421 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 240 x 170mmAuthor/Editor Susan Meredith...

Discover why things fall to the ground, how sound travels through walls and how many wonderful inventions exist thanks to physics in this lively, informative guide exploring what physics is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. Covers all the main topics including forces, electricity, magnetism and astronomy - all illustrated with humorous drawings, cartoons and diagrams. Includes simple experiments and internet links to recommended websites to find out more. Age 11 Key Stage KS3 S...

This book contains the following Usborne titles: Whats biology all about?, Whats chemistry all about? and Whats physics all about? An accessible and informative guide to physics, chemistry and biology, how they work and how they apply to everyday life. Covers all the key science topics including electricity, the periodic table and the human body. Includes simple experiments and internet-links to recommended websites to find out more. Illustrated with humorous drawings, cartoons and diagrams. Age...

Children can explore the wonders of space in this incredible picture book with giant fold-out pages full of fascinating facts to satisfy the curiosity of every young space enthusiast. From the Sun and the planets in our Solar System to massive stars and vast galaxies and lots, lots more, there’s a whole universe to discover. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 BIC CBMC A2N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474921022 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 290 x 240mmAuthor/Editor Emily BoneIllustrator Fabiano Fiorin...

From everyday dishes to tasty treats, this beautifully illustrated book is full of labelled pictures of delicious things to eat. Arranged in topics such as Lots of fruit, What’s for lunch? and The kitchen cupboard, this is a great way to develop vocabulary, both for English speakers and for learning English as a foreign language (EFL). Age 2 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 S Hardback ISBN: 9781474922159 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 245 x 135mmIllustrator Nikki Dyson...

Discover how engineers solve problems in this innovative activity book, filled with inventions to brainstorm, puzzles to solve and objects to design. Create an earthquake detector, design a moon base and lots more, all using only the book and your pencil case. Includes downloadable templates and links to websites with more engineering experiments. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 S/M BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474950763 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 240 x 188mmAuthor/Editor Eddie Reynolds and Darren St...

From the very first bite, your food goes on an incredible journey inside you. Lift the flaps to find out what happens when you eat fat, sugar, carbohydrates and protein, and what vitamins and minerals do for you. With over 80 flaps to lift, advice on healthy eating and links to websites for more information. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 S BIC CBMC B5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474952958 Extent: 14 pages Dimensions: 216 x 192mmAuthor/Editor Emily BoneIllustrator Stefano Tognetti...

From brains and blood to senses and skin – children will love exploring the ins-and-outs of the human body with this fantastic interactive book. Young readers’ minds will boggle as they learn about how their brains work, what happens when they eat, how their lungs use oxygen and much more.Full of surprises to keep enquiring minds entertained, including flaps beneath flaps and a cheeky peek inside a toilet cubicle. Age 5 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 S BIC CBMC A5J79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409549475...

A thought-provoking flap book on how the brain and senses work presented in a clear, colourful, and above all fun way. From how the brain learns to do new things like playing to tennis to what happens when the brain goes wrong, this book explains the essential part the brain plays in our every thought and action. With over 70 flaps to lift, each hiding an interesting fact or fun visual illusions, this book provides a great introduction to the hidden world of the mind. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 E/S H...

From the very first bite, your food goes on an incredible journey inside you. Lift the flaps to find out what happens when you eat fat, sugar, carbohydrates and protein, and what vitamins and minerals do for you. With over 80 flaps to lift, advice on healthy eating and links to websites for more information. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 S BIC CBMC B5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474952958 Extent: 14 pages Dimensions: 216 x 192mmAuthor/Editor Emily BoneIllustrator Stefano Tognetti...