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Combine hands-on fun with scientific investigation using this action-packed collection of 100 simple science experiments. Use easily-sourced materials to make crystals, electrical circuits, kaleidoscopes, balloon rockets, and much more. Internet links go to specially selected websites with more activities, and contents and index pages are included. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 S BIC CBMC C5L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409555537 Extent: 96 pages Dimensions: 305 x 238mmAuthor/Editor Georgina Andrews and Kate Kn...

Invent ways to reuse a plastic bag, design your own robot, discover accidental inventions and lots more in this exciting write-in activity book, filled with inventions to brainstorm, puzzles to solve and objects to design. Includes downloadable templates and links to specially selected websites to find out more about famous inventions. Age 7 Hardback ISBN: 9781474969000 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 240 x 188mmIllustrator Petra Baan...

Vibrant and straight-talking, this illustrated dictionary will help children develop firm foundations for confidence and success in science from UK Key Stage 2 onwards. Contains clear definitions of over 700 key terms and concepts, with hundreds of useful examples and illustrations. Readers can dip in for quick explanations or read through by subject to grasp the essentials. A perfect accompaniment to homework, and with links to recommended science websites for further information. Age 7 Key Sta...

A fun, friendly guide to coding on a tablet computer using the free ScratchJR app. Discover how computers work and how to tell them what to do using code, then follow simple, step-by-step instructions to code stories and games including a fairy garden, a pet monster and a space game. Links to websites and helpful notes for grown-ups included! Age 5 Key Stage KS1 ICT BIC CBMC B5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474943604 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 188 x 240mmIllustrator Shaw Nielsen...

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...

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...

Fabulous flap book that demonstrates basic scientific ideas in a simple and engaging way. Each double page shows key ideas from a different branch of science, including astronomy, ecology, chemistry and physics. Reveals the secrets of how our world works and provides children with a strong foundation in science. Includes internet links to websites with video clips, games and activities to find out more. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 S Hardback ISBN: 9780746077443 Extent: 16 pages with embedded flaps Dim...

A narrative introduction to the brilliant brains and eureka moments behind the greatest scientific discoveries in history. Full of fascinating scientific facts about black holes, microscopic creatures, the truth about heat and light, what plants eat, DNA, diseases, dinosaurs, atoms, asteroids, X-rays and more! Diagrams, timelines and colourful illustrations help explain complex ideas and there is a contents list and index, making this a useful reference book for home, school or library. With Usb...

Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Carefully selected internet links to exciting websites to find out more. Great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 H Lexile Measure 780L Hardback ISBN: 9780746099643 Extent: 32 pages Dimensi...

Discover how scientists changed the world, from inventing life-saving medicines and probing the secrets of the smallest particles to sending people to the Moon – and how ground-breaking scientific theories changed our world again and again. With illustrations, photographs and links to specially selected websites for more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H/S BIC CBMC C5L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474948227 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Abigail WheatleyIllustrator Ian McNe...

Invent ways to reuse a plastic bag, design your own robot, discover accidental inventions and lots more in this exciting write-in activity book, filled with inventions to brainstorm, puzzles to solve and objects to design. Includes downloadable templates and links to specially selected websites to find out more about famous inventions. Age 7 Hardback ISBN: 9781474969000 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 240 x 188mmIllustrator Petra Baan...

Marvel at the mind-boggling world of atoms and molecules – the building blocks of EVERYTHING everywhere (including you). Lift over 90 flaps to learn about atoms, molecules, compounds and electrons, and chemical reactions and explore the Periodic Table. With links to specially selected websites for activities and videos. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 S Hardback ISBN: 9781474943642 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Shaw Nielsen...

What are drones? How do they fly? Could a drone space rover reveal the secrets of distant planets? How can a fire-rescue drone save lives? This fascinating introduction to drones has simple text, colourful illustrations and detailed photographs, with internet links to carefully selected websites with video clips and more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 Book Band Grey BIC CBMC C5N79 Flexi ISBN: 9781409593607 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 204 x 150mmAuthor/Editor Henry Brook...

How many types of submarines are there? What are they used for? What is it like to live in one? This exciting, fact-packed book is illustrated with fabulous photographs, diagrams and comic strips, plus fold-out pages that reveal the hidden workings of a submarine. Includes links to websites with video clips, virtual tours and more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5N79 Accelerated Reader level 6.1 MYPaperback ISBN: 9781474941945 Extent: 92 pages Dimensions: 204 x 150mmIllustrator Emma...

A fascinating introduction to the human body that answers key biology questions such as ‘What is blood for?’, ‘What do muscles look like?’ and ‘How many bones does a body have?’. Each page covers a different topic such as the skeleton, muscles, circulation, the digestive system, cells and more, with anatomical-style illustrations and colour photographs. With over 130 stickers of organs, bones, x-rays, scans and cells to help children learn about the human body...

Over 60 flaps to lift to discover the wonderful, mysterious and often funny stories behind some of the world’s most ground-breaking inventions. Featuring eye-catching illustrations, quirky facts, and surprises such as flaps within flaps. With internet links to websites to find out more and design your own inventions. Age 6 Key Stage KS2 Hardback ISBN: 9781409532729 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Colin King...

A fabulous flap book with over 50 flaps to lift and extra pages to pull out offering a peek inside some of the world’s most famous buildings. Stunning illustrations show the fronts and insides of royal palaces, soaring skyscrapers, cathedrals, castles and mosques. Flaps reveal extra facts, information and surprises. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 E/H/G Hardback ISBN: 9780746097755 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator Barry Ablett...

An amazing flap book packed with inventions, machines, gadgets and devices, and facts and information about how they work. Over 90 flaps reveal the insides of car engines, toilets, escalators, submarines and microwaves and many, many other machines. Includes internet links to websites with animations, games and experiments. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 S Hardback ISBN: 9780746098516 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Conrad MasonIllustrator Colin King...

A brilliant flap book for older children exploring ships through the ages. Stunning illustrations with over 90 flaps reveal the insides of historical and modern-day ships along with fascinating facts about them. Ships include a Viking longboat, a cannon-firing Man-of-war, 19th century steamships, submarines, cruise liners and an enormous aircraft carrier. To illustrate the size of an aircraft carrier, the scene opens out in one large flap with even more facts beneath. With internet links to furt...

From Stephenson’s Rocket to today’s modern bullet trains, chidren will be fascinated by the history of locomotion as they explore this exciting flap book. Lift the flaps to explore all kinds of exciting trains, from a luxury steam train fit for a queen to super-fast trains that run on magnets, trains that can climb up mountains, and lots, lots more. Topics include the ‘Golden age of steam’, ‘Luxury travel’ and ‘Steam giants’, all vibrantly illustra...