Carti in categoria Science books

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...

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 E Lexile Measure 640L Accelerated Reader level 3.7 LYHardback ISBN: 9780746...

What makes a helicopter fly? How do emergency services use helicopters? Why are they so crucial on the battlefield? With photographs, comic-strip style illustrations and simple text, this book shows all kinds of helicopters, from air ambulances to the fierce Apache Longbow. With internet links to specially selected websites with more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 Book Band Lime BIC CBMC C5N79 Accelerated Reader level 6.5 MYPaperback ISBN: 9781474907279 Extent: 88 pages Dimensions: 204 x 150mm...

Reveals the real-life stories behind dozens of brilliant ideas, from the invention of the wheel, to the hi-tech gadgets of today.Describes the successes - and failures - of inventions in transport, food, household gadgets, communication, clothing, medicine and more. Humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum, with cartoons and simple diagrams showing how the inventions work. Includes invention timelines, a glossary and internet links to websites with games, biographies and tips on becoming an invento...

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...

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...

Why do we need to recycle and what happens to our rubbish after it is taken away? This book reveals the impact we have on our planet and environment and how recycling creates new products such as clothes and stationary. With photographs, colourful illustrations and simple text, this is a straightforward introduction to an important subject. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 G Lexile Measure 630L Book Band Gold BIC CBMC A5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474903202 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 204 x 150mmAuthor/Edit...

Meet the elite soldiers who have been through the toughest training on Earth to take on the most dangerous missions. This thrilling insight into the secret assignments of the SAS, Navy Seals, HALO and more is full of photographs, diagrams and illustrations, and the simple text is perfect for reluctant readers. With internet links to find out more. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 Book Band Lime BIC CBMC C5N79 Accelerated Reader level 6.6 MYPaperback ISBN: 9781474914345 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 204 x 150m...

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 E/S Lexile Measure 580L Book Band Purple Accelerated Reader level 3.9 LYHar...

Meet the elite soldiers who have been through the toughest training on Earth to take on the most dangerous missions. This thrilling insight into the secret assignments of the SAS, Navy Seals, HALO and more is full of photographs, diagrams and illustrations, and the simple text is perfect for reluctant readers. With internet links to find out more. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 Book Band Lime BIC CBMC C5N79 Accelerated Reader level 6.6 MYPaperback ISBN: 9781474914345 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 204 x 150m...

An action-packed book filled with building sites to explore, construction machines to learn about and a demolition site in action. Lift the flaps to discover the work that goes into building a house, a bridge, a skyscraper and more, the jobs people do and the machines that are used. An exciting introduction to how buildings go up – and come down. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 BIC CBMC B2K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474916226 Extent: 14 pages Dimensions: 216 x 192mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator ...

What is it like to drive a tank? What does a tank crew do and how do tanks power across rough terrain? This exciting, fact-packed book is illustrated with photographs and diagrams, plus fold-out pages that reveal the hidden workings of a tank. Includes internet links to recommended websites with video clips and more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 S/H Book Band Grey BIC CBMC C5N79 Accelerated Reader level 6.4 MYPaperback ISBN: 9781474928939 Extent: 88 pages Dimensions: 204 x 150mmAuthor/Editor ...

A fabulously illustrated journey through the history of trains, from the early steam giants to the latest bullet-shaped machines. Stunning photographs show the worlds most impressive locomotives in action, while lively illustrations explain how they work. With internet links to recommended websites with video clips, photo galleries and more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E/S Hardback ISBN: 9780746096468 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 250 x 190mmAuthor/Editor Stephanie Turnball...

What is the Sun made of? How did astronauts get to the Moon and what did they find there? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to space with easy-to-read text written with the help of a reading expert and vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page. Includes internet links to carefully selected websites with video clips and activities. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E/S Lexile Measure 660L Accelerated Reader level 3.6 LYHardback ISBN: 97...

What’s it like to drive a train? How are railway tunnels built? How do trains go up hill? This fantastic book for young readers has all the answers and more. With simple, easy-reading text, bright illustrations and fascinating photographs. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS Lexile Measure 620L Book Band Gold Accelerated Reader level 4 LYHardback ISBN: 9781409524571 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 204 x 150mmAuthor/Editor Emily Bone...

An out of this world card game guaranteed to keep young space enthusiasts amused. There are 52 snap cards (13 matching sets of 4), with labelled pictures of planets, asteroids, the Hubble telescope, a satellite, a rocket and lots more. The game can be played with fewer cards to make it easier for younger players to join in. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS S Cards ISBN: 9781474923828 Extent: 52 cards Dimensions: 128 x 82mmIllustrator Mark Ruffle...

Have you ever wondered… What was the biggest dinosaur? What’s the fastest plane ever built? Where’s the tallest waterfall in the world? Lift the flaps to climb the tallest mountain, explore the depths of the ocean, peer into our solar system, and more. With links to specially selected websites for videos, photos and virtual tours. Age 4 Key Stage KS2 S Hardback ISBN: 9781474950855 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Kasia Serafin...