A straightforward book telling you all a beginner needs to know about the planets, stars, moons, nebulae, galaxies asteroids and more, through easy-to-read text, full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. Recommended websites accessed via Usborne Quicklinks provide further online resources.
A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to put an end to a maniacal madman's evil schemes. The periodic table helps us quickly understand the 118 elements, those tiny substances that make up everything in the world. By using the periodic table, we can recognize how these building blocks behave, find trends and …
30 breakthrough theories for junior geniuses explained in half a minute In this perfect book for smartypants and eggheads everywhere, great science ideas from ancient Greece to the present day are clearly outlined and explained. Ideas about motion, gravity, DNA, nuclear energy, antimatter and more are concisely covered across 30 key topics. Each idea is explained in neat 30-second soundbites…
Explore the wonders of Earth and see how geology is all around us, from nature's materials that are used to construct roads and buildings, to the minerals found in your mobile phone and drinks can. Witness a volcanic eruption, find out if there is water on Mars, unearth a dinosaur and meet the geologists and scientists who brought geology to life, including Zelma Maine Jackson, Georges Cuvier a…
A series that provides a solid foundation for scientific knowledgeThis first science book exploring the science behind time provides a great foundation for scientific knowledge.From day and night and how we measure time, to the seasons and the natural clocks of plants and animals, the book has clear information and fun illustrations. It also has plenty of interactivity such as challenges to thi…
Understanding earth science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. Find out inside what pollution is, how it is created, how it is affecting our precious Earth. Discover how earth science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Understanding earth science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. Find out inside what natural resources are, how they are used, and where in the world they can be found. Discover how earth science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Understanding earth science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. Find out inside what weather is, how it is created, and what causes really wild weather. Discover how earth science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Understanding earth science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. Find out inside what landforms are, how they are created, and where in the world they can be found. Discover how earth science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Understanding eart science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. Find out inside what the water cycle is, how it works, and why it is so important for everything on Earth. Discover how earth science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Understanding earth science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. Find out inside what the rock cycle is, how it works, and what type of rock are found both inside Earth and on its surface. Discover how earth science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Understanding physical science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. FInd out inside what electricity is, how it is created, and how we use it. Discover how physical science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Heat can do some amazing things, like turn solids into liquids and liquids into gases. But how do these changes happen? This book helps readers understand how heat changes matter, what causes things to burn, and how these changes impact a vast number of objects in our world. Flowcharts filled with vivid photographs and interesting fact boxes visually bring to life the concepts of heat and the c…
Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This environmental book will teach keen young ecologists about our actions affect planet Earth. Discover shocking facts about the waste we produce and where it goes. Did you know that every single plastic toothbrush ever made still exists? …
This book is packed with scientific facts, experiments, and activities linked to pollution and waste. and explains how they damage the environment. It brings a lively, hands-on approach to practical science experiments. Children can find almost everything they need for the experiments around the home. The materials and instructions are simply, safely, and clearly presented. This STEM-focused bo…
What happens inside a farm? Lift the flaps to find out what a busy farmer and her family do throughout the year, from milking cows and shearing sheep to hosting an open day, running a farm shop and welcoming guests for 'pick your own'. The book gives children an insight into daily life on a family-run farm, as every member of the family works together to keep the farm running.
This beautifully illustrated book is a perfect introduction for young children. Budding scientists can explore the world around them, from plants and animals to magnets and mirrors - and try some hands-on experiments along the way. With Quicklinks to specially selected websites with videos and quizzes.
Explore the hidden world beneath your feet. This book digs down into soil, and uncovers amazing secrets: animal burrows, telephone cables, murky caves and buried treasure. And deep, deep below you'll find the Earth's core, which is still a mystery-even to scientists.
Futurologist Tom Cheesewright takes readers on a tour of our world, decades into the future. Eight scenes show you what wonders await in our cities, our landscapes, inside our own bodies and of course in the expanse of outer space. Lift the flaps to find out what new things we'll be able to do, how new technology will work, and what changes we can expect about the way we live. There'll be vi…
Sssh, listen... what can you hear? From musical harmonies to sonic booms, discover the science of sound and how we hear things. Why is most of space completely silent? Why does a recording of your voice sound strange? And what do bats, dolphins and a boat full of scientists have in common? The answers are all in this book, with lots of flaps to lift and simple experiments to do at home.