An inspiring and colourful range of write-in puzzles and activities designed to engage and entertain enquiring young minds. Accompanied by easy-to-understand text explaining scientific facts and stats, and relating them to the real world.

STEM Activity: Sensational Science will inspire your Key Stage 1 and 2 children with a range of fun and educational science activities and puzzles that you can do at home - learn all about atoms, genes, gravity, acids, magnets, and more!

Bite-size facts explain the scientific theories, scientists and discoveries behind them, making it easy to home school and keep your children busy while you work from home.

Complete the electrical circuits, unscramble the renewable energy sources, spot the differences in the space station, test your magnet knowledge, colour in the shapes to reveal the awesome x-ray! These are just some of the write-in activities featured in STEM Activity: Sensational Science.

Also available: STEM Activity: Amazing Maths, STEM Activity: Extreme Engineering and STEM Activity: Terrific Technology.

James Patterson has teamed up with the world's most famous genius to entertain and inspire a generation of children - with the first and only children's adventure series officially approved by the Albert Einstein archives.

Max Einstein is never going to be your average 12-year-old kid. She . . .
is on the run from a group of villains
talks to Albert Einstein
spends timesearching for information on her parents
saves the world with the help of her genius friends

Totally not ordinary stuff - unless you're Max Einstein!

Now Max and her friends are back and ready to take on their biggest problem yet: world hunger. While the Change Makers tackle this huge issue, Max must also avoid the evil Corp and her nemesis, Dr. Zimm. But they're not the only ones looking for Max, and as she finds herself on the run, she discovers that Einstein created a time machine. And it might give her clues to her past - her distant past . . .

Grow your own crystals with this awesome book and kit! Includes everything you need to grow one giant crystal - plus a light-up base to put it on! The kit also gives instructions on how to grow lots of other small crystals from ingredients found around your home. Kit contents: 24-page book crystal seed crystal powder light-up base mixing cup.

Sail a toy ship across the ocean... Build an igloo... Ollie and Harry Ferguson did it-and you can too! Starting with a list of 500 "adventures", the Scottish brothers set out to live life to its fullest. They've photographed the sea floor, launched a plastic toy into space, mummified fish and tracked wild animals; they've gone magnet fishing and camping, sailed aboard a deep-sea diving vessel, caught lobsters, made a bathtub in the woods, crossed the ocean in a toy boat, gone on a meteorite hunt, made a megapult, raised chickens, built an outdoor shelter, sailed a kite boat, built a wildlife reserve, went on a mountain hike and have flown trained falcons. With striking colour photographs and featuring step-by-step directions for some of the boys' best adventures, this book provides guidance that will inspire families to marvellous adventures of their own.

A graphically stunning, comprehensive introduction to the chemical elements that make up our universe for ages 8-14 This artful and accessible guide to the periodic table - the ultimate reference tool for scientists worldwide - names all 118 chemical elements and helps young readers understand the remarkable ways we have learned to use them. Graphically stunning layouts feature each element's letter symbol and atomic number, exploring its attributes, characteristics, uses, and interesting stories behind its discovery. Complete with a comprehensive introduction, conclusion, and glossary, this is the perfect introduction to chemistry for inquisitive minds. Wrapped in a double-sided jacket, with the illustrated periodic table printed on the underside, Exploring the Elements is jam-packed with 240 pages of information, including: - A comprehensive introduction explaining what elements are and the design and purpose of the periodic table - Each of the 118 elements is visually presented with its respective letter symbol and atomic number, as well as a map of where it's located in the periodic table - Additional details showing where each element is found in the universe (from food on our plates to the center of a star), its unique properties, atomic diagram, secret chemistry, and working examples of how it's used or changing the world - Plus an index, glossary and suggested reading and additional references and Resources Both a gift book and a practical book, Exploring the Elements is for teachers and librarians, parents and grandparents, the home bookshelf and classroom bookshelf, science enthusiasts and budding scientists of all ages.

The workbook provides support and practice of language in class or at home. Activities relating to each lesson's key vocabulary and concepts A progression through receptive understanding to productive abilities An emphasis on real-world application and students' own experience Targeted practice of already known grammar Comprehensive development of science-related reading and writing skills Personalisation of topics to make science more relevant to learners and increase engagement

The workbook provides support and practice of language in class or at home. Activities relating to each lesson's key vocabulary and concepts A progression through receptive understanding to productive abilities An emphasis on real-world application and students' own experience Targeted practice of already known grammar Comprehensive development of science-related reading and writing skills Personalisation of topics to make science more relevant to learners and increase engagement

Kom ontdek die aarde se uiteenlopende landskappe en interessante bewoners in hierdie leersame boek. Ook al is die teks met jong lesers in gedagte saamgestel, is hierdie die perfekte bron van inligting vir enigiemand wat belangstel om ons planeet se unieke biodiversiteit te verstaan en te bewaar. Die kombinasie van leersame, toeganklike inhoud (nagevors deur kenners verbonde aan die Montreal Biodome) en treffende visuele materiaal gee lesers 'n naby blik op ons verstommende planeet – en gee ook noodsaaklike insig in die invloed wat menslike aktiwiteite op die aarde het.

Dive into our planet's largest and least explored world in this stunning encyclopedia of whales, waves, wrecks, wind farms, and everything oceanic! Using 3D illustrations and a level of detail you can't find in other books, this children's ocean encyclopedia is perfect for home learning and study support. It takes you on a world tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet, taking in marine biology, geography, geology, and ecology. See the sharks, jellyfish, turtles, dolphins, octopuses, penguins, seahorses, and other animals that call the ocean home and learn how their anatomy and behaviour is adapted to deal with a watery habitat. Discover what lies beneath the waves - from the dramatic landscapes of the deepest trench and the longest mountain range on Earth, to coral reefs and kelp forests teeming with life. Find out, too, about the science behind the seas. How do islands form? What are tsunamis? How can you help with marine conservation? Beautifully illustrated and packed full of facts, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Ocean! is the ultimate reference book for children curious about our planet's watery world.

Entertaining your curious Key Stage 1 child at home is easy with My STEM Day, which is packed with experiments, projects and activities for readers to try at home. How does a radio work? What's inside a light bulb? How can machines read barcodes? My STEM Day - Technology is perfect for children as young as 5 and explains everything about the gadgets and machines you come across in everyday life. Taking you from waking up in the morning through to the last thing at night, you'll find out how technology powers many of the interactions of the average day. Every page is filled with amazing original illustrations which communicate technology concepts in a way that's easy to grasp. Plus there are a host of experiments, projects and activities to try at home - making learning easy for parents and children.

Entertaining your curious Key Stage 1 child at home is easy with My STEM Day, which is packed with experiments, projects and activities for readers to try at home.

What does it really mean when you give 100%? How does money work? Can you measure your volume while taking a bath? With the help of dynamic illustrations and fun activities, My STEM Day - Maths is perfect for children as young as 5 years old and explains how marvellous maths is right behind a whole host of everyday activities.

Follow the clock through an average day and find out how maths makes a difference in a huge amount of activities around the home. The pages are filled with unique, fun and original illustrations, not to mention projects and experiments that turns maths from a scary challenge into a fun activity for parents and children.

Designed around the Level 2 specification, this easy-to-use and relevant handbook is a vital success tool for Level 2 Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Learners. Covers Level 1 specification topics, so Level 1 learners can develop their knowledge using the handbook and bridge the gap between Level 2 and further study. Real-work focus fuels candidates' aspirations, helping them to put their learning into the context of real maintenance and repair scenarios. Straightforward and appropriate language is tailored specifically to the motorcycle industry and, with an attractive layout, keeps learners focused, engaged and provides them with an easy-to-reference working manual. Detailed assessment practice gives your learners the preparation they need to tackle assessments with confidence and achieve the best results they can.

Entertaining your curious Key Stage 1 child at home is easy and fun with My STEM Day, which is packed with experiments, projects and activities for readers to try at home. Every page is filled with amazing original illustrations which explain engineering concepts in a fun and accessible way for children as young as 5 years old.

How do traffic lights work? What's the strongest shape? How can you build a super-fast zipwire? With the help of dynamic illustrations and fun activities, My STEM Day - Engineering shows how engineering has a role in everyday tasks, from cooling your food to making your toilet flush.

Discover how engineering powers everything from a trip to the park to your night-time bath, and everything in between.

Entertaining your curious Key stage 1 child at home is easy and fun with this colourful, activity-packed science book, which takes you through the day explaining how incredible science underpins everything you do.

Why do ice lollies melt? How do your lungs work? How do you digest your lunch?

Starting in the morning and working through the day, the curious child will find out how science lies behind so many everyday tasks and objects. Every page is filled with amazing original illustrations which explain science ideas in a fun and simple way. Plus there are experiments, projects and activities for children of 5 years and up to try themselves, helping to bring science to life.

Step inside the extraordinary world of Stephen Biesty and find out how a variety of curious things are made, from tower blocks and underground tunnels to the milk, chocolate, and doughnuts on your table, via matches, diamond rings, and sports shoes - not to mention racing cars, planes, and rockets.

The incredible artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it's following the production line of a factory making nails or newspapers, or exploring the insides of a Boeing 777 plane and the Saturn V rocket. Taking you through every stage of each process is Chester the Tester, a character who helps explain how things are made, along with his sidekick Hector the Inspector.

This brilliant ebook is also packed with unbelievable information. Did you know that dinosaur skeletons in museums are not real fossils? Or that the Boeing 777 has slam-proof toilet lids so the noise doesn't disturb passengers? Written with humour and fascinating facts to guide you through the intricate illustrations, this book is a glorious way to learn about the world around you.

First published 25 years ago, Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections series has been updated for the silver anniversary, bringing delight to a whole new generation of curious young readers.

Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about volcanoes and earthquakes in this fresh take on the subject that kids with love. It's time to learn everything about volcanoes and earthquakes! Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer's corner with from-the-field anecdotes and tips, fun facts throughout, maps and infographics, an illustrated diagram, a photo gallery, cool comparisons, a behind-the-scenes photograph, an interactive glossary, and more.

Complete support for Level 1 with a fully updated Candidate Handbook to inspire your learners at the start of their exciting new career

Intends to support delivery of the revised key stage 3 programme of study for food and the entitlement to cook from September 2008. This book presents coverage of the basic information KS3 pupils need to know about food and nutrition. It is suitable for specialist and non-specialist KS3 food teachers.

Why is there so much plastic in the world? How does it help us? What's the problem and how can we solve it? These are just some of the 60+ questions answered in this timely and topical book. The facts are presented in a friendly and quirky way, helping kids to understand this global predicament and inspiring them to be part of the solution.

How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find the answers to these questions and more in this bold, graphic and exciting book, full of big, small and unexpected ways to save the planet.

Using the incredible Anatomicum as inspiration, this activity book is bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, perfect for budding artists and science enthusiasts. Activities include amazing mazes, mix-and-match brain-teasers, colouring, drawing and much, much more. With pull-out pages, readers can easily tear out their creative masterpieces to proudly display.

GOTCHA GADGETS teaches children the basics of electronics while playing tricks on family and friends. With this book kids can build a door alarm, a motion detector, a light sensor, and a push button sound machine. Then use them to set a snoopy sibling trap, wire the biscuit jar, play audio limbo, confuse the cat, and more. Includes four build-it-yourself electronic gadgets and four hilarious sounds. Putting science and electronics in the service of immaturity.

This is a classic Usborne book which has been enjoyed by three generations since its first publication in 1975 - now completely reillustrated by the original artist Colin King, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Anyone who remembers this book from their own childhood will love to introduce a new generation to this unique visual explanation of how the human body works. Those previously unfamiliar with it are in for a treat. It covers all the basics of human biology.

This is a lively, informative guide that shows what physics is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. It covers the main topics including forces, electricity, magnetism and astronomy - all illustrated with humorous drawings, cartoons and diagrams. It includes simple experiments and internet links to recommended websites to find out more.