Science topics are explored through illustrated scenes showing science in action in everyday life. Explore scenes from everyday life that reveal the science that's happening all around you, then find out about the science in more detail. In this book, discover a world of forces and magnets - their properties, friction, resistance, gravity and magnets around the house. Fun interactive features invite you to find further examples for yourselves in the artwork. Part of the I See Science series, aimed at readers upwards of age five, which includes titles on Living Things, Materials, Light, Forces and Magnets, States of Matter and Sound.

Industrial Chemistry Case Studies presents material on a variety of aspects of the UK chemical and pharmaceutical industries in the late 1990s. It covers the economic dimension of the industries, some environmental concerns and constraints, and the issue of scaling up processes from the laboratory bench to full-scale production. Using a case study approach, with questions and answers included, there are real-life examples drawn from a number of different industrial areas including the nuclear industry, pharmaceuticals and steel making. Industrial Chemistry Case Studies is intended primarily for post-16 students and their teachers, but will also be of interest to a wider audience who may wish to be more informed about today's chemical industry.

Why do tigers have stripes? Do they choose to have them, or is that just how they are? Adaptation and Survival explains what is meant by the fitness of an organism and shows how adaptations improve a plant or animal's chances of survival to have offspring. It tackles common confusions about the science and shows how topics are relevant to the reader.

My Stars: Gemini is a perfect gift for children born between 21st May and 20th June. Children will learn all about their star sign, including: Science: Children will discover their constellation in the night sky and a die-cut finger trail to trace. Myth: Each star sign has roots in Greek myth, which is retold for young readers, along with the classic symbol for the star sign. All About You: Little ones will find out about the personality traits associated with their sign, along with the colour, gemstone and flowers! With wonderful illustrations by bestseller Lizzy Doyle, My Stars is an innovative series of board books that make beautiful and personal gifts.

My Stars: Sagittarius is a perfect gift for children born between 22nd November and 21st December. Children will learn all about their star sign, including: Science: Children will discover their constellation in the night sky and a die-cut finger trail to trace. Myth: Each star sign has roots in Greek myth, which is retold for young readers, along with the classic symbol for the star sign. All About You: Little ones will find out about the personality traits associated with their sign, along with the colour, gemstone and flowers! With wonderful illustrations by bestseller Lizzy Doyle, My Stars is an innovative series of board books that make beautiful and personal gifts.

My Stars: Aquarius is a perfect gift for children born between 20th January and 18th February. Children will learn all about their star sign, including: Science: Children will discover their constellation in the night sky and a die-cut finger trail to trace. Myth: Each star sign has roots in Greek myth, which is retold for young readers, along with the classic symbol for the star sign. All About You: Little ones will find out about the personality traits associated with their sign, along with the colour, gemstone and flowers! With wonderful illustrations by bestseller Lizzy Doyle, My Stars is an innovative series of board books that make beautiful and personal gifts.

This booklet presents learning material based on the manufacture and uses of sodium carbonate made by the Solvay process.
The photocopiable worksheets are suitable for pre- and post-16 students. Their aim is to encourage the students to apply chemical principles in an unfamiliar context. Teachers' notes are also included.

How do ancient things get buried? Who digs them up? And what do they find? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Illustrated with stunning photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text developed with reading experts. Includes carefully selected internet-links to exciting websites.

A new addition to the Questioneers series, a full-color nonfiction early reader series based on the new Ada Twist, Scientist Netflix series! Why do airplanes look the way they do? Why can't birds fly when they're first born? And why do some paper planes fly farther than others? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Discover everything there is to know about flight from Ada Twist, Scientist-from information about creatures that fly, to the history of aircrafts, to modern technology that allows us to soar through the air faster than ever! Based on the bestselling series and the new Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow!

Describes the varied systems of nest-building used by birds, as well as some of their unusual habits. The book introduces young readers to many curiosities, such as the smallest bird in the world, the hummingbird, and birds which sew up their nests to protect their young from predators.

Orbiting 220 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a technological marvel and a remarkable symbol of the advances that are being made through peaceful cooperation. Thanks to the combined efforts of sixteen countries worldwide, this permanent orbiting laboratory will provide all of humanity with research into new technologies, and will allow us a dazzling glimpse into the future.

The fourth book in a nonfiction early-reader series about simple science concepts starring Ada Twist, Scientist! How do bees fly? Why does a spider weave a web? And why are bugs so important to our world?Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling Questioneers series and the Ada Twist, Scientist Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow, as they learn along with Ada. Designed in a scrapbook format, these books combine art from the show, illustrations, and photography to bring simple science concepts to life.

Interrogating Whiteness and Relinquishing Power: White Faculty's Commitment to Racial Consciousness in STEM Classrooms is a collection of narratives that will transform the teaching of any faculty member who teaches in the STEM system. The book links issues of inclusion to teacher excellence at all grade levels by illuminating the critical influence that racial consciousness has on the behaviors of White faculty in the classroom. It functions as an analytical tool, scaffolding exemplary examples to inspire readers to engage in the complex and difficult work of assessing their own racial consciousness and teacher effectiveness. White pre-service teachers in STEM education rarely see the importance of the link between race and the teaching and learning of mathematics, in part because the White faculty who are teaching these subjects rarely engage in the study of racial projects in STEM. From this perspective, the authors of this book contend that the classroom is a racialized environment that, if not addressed, can reproduce racial structures and hierarchies in cyclical ways.

Science with the squishy bits left in! What makes your guts a brilliant home for bacteria? Which creature lays its eggs between your toes? Why is your toothbrush covered in germs? Get the awful answers in Microscopic Monsters!

Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged! What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure! is an exciting story that leads children through the idea of branching in everyday life, and the super-important concept of debugging errors in their code. Jet and Pixel, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of coding as they bake a cake and prepare for a super-fun birthday party! In the First Steps in Coding series, children are encouraged to become super coders with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn code through unplugged stories with bright and cheerful illustrations. Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their coding learning. A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning. Titles in the series include: What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure! What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure! What's Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure! What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure! What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure! What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure!

Making science fun by applying core science learning to high interest hobbies. Have fun with science by trying these exciting, surprising experiments. Beautiful illustrations by Annie Wilkinson show how to master the science and skills with clear step-by-step instructions and easily accessible materials. Encourages readers to free their imagination to ask questions, find their own solutions and create dazzling results as a team. In Fun Science Experiments with Art, learn about the science behind mixing, splattering and squeezing. Find out about colour by separating inks and spinning paints! Discover more about solids and liquids. Work out how gravity creates art. Add your own twist to all the experiments, then display your stunning creations. Suitable for readers 7 and up. Title in the series: Experiments with Art Experiments with Plants Experiments with Music Experiments with Cookery

Learning about STEM topics at a young age is an important part of primary education. Using real-life examples, Computers and Coding helps young readers become familiar with what computers do, how they work, why we use them and why they are so important. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online. Also available in the series: Info Buzz STEM: Computers and Coding Info Buzz STEM: Drones Info Buzz STEM: Engineering Info Buzz STEM: Robots Info Buzz: Black History (6 titles) Info Buzz: Famous People (4 titles) Info Buzz: Geography (4 titles) Info Buzz: History (8 titles) Info Buzz: People Who Help Us (4 titles) Info Buzz: Religion (4 titles) Info Buzz: The Seasons (4 titles)

Produced as a result of workshops held at Johnson Matthey (extraction of platinum group metals), Raychem (smart materials) and Chemoxy International (biodiesel), this book presents useful material in the form of teacher's notes and photocopiable worksheets. It will be useful at pre- and post-16 level.

Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged! What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure! is an exciting story that leads children through the idea of algorithms in everyday life, and the super-important concept of debugging errors in their code. Jet and Bolt, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of coding as they try to make their way safely to a fun day at the splash park. In the First Steps in Coding series, children are encouraged to become super coders with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn code through unplugged stories with bright and cheerful illustrations. Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their coding learning. A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning. Titles in the series include: What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure! What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure! What's Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure! What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure! What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure! What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure!

Discover the big ideas in technology that have transformed the world around us. From the first televisions and mobile phones to intelligent gadgets in every corner of a smart home, our world has experienced a technological revolution. The Greatest Ideas in Technology takes you on a journey through the most influential inventions of the past 100 years, exploring technology that has changed how we live, work, travel and communicate. From Apollo 11's historic flight to the wonders of the world wide web, the world has changed beyond recognition in the past hundred years. Think Big takes a close-up look at the amazing ideas that have transformed the way we all live. Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it came to be and what evolved from it and assessing its impact on the world today. 'Genius' panels highlight the great thinkers behind the ideas, from scientists to inventors, environmentalists and engineers. Each book includes carefully selected activities designed to inspire readers aged 9 and older and encourage them to nurture their own 'big thinking' and entrepreneurial spirit. Contents: Technology Televisor Shinkansen bullet train Saturn V Motorola DynaTAC Apple Macintosh World Wide Web Toyota Prius MP3 Large Hadron Collider International Space Station Nest Learning Thermostat Siri

An engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics, discovering how robots move, sense and make decisions in the service of humans. Fearsome robots are sometimes shown in sci-fi movies attacking Earth, but in real life, robots are actually helping to save the planet. Among other amazing feats, eco-robots can plant 10 trees every 15 minutes, collect 500kg of marine waste in 10 hours and blast 9,400 litres of water per minute to fight fires. In this book, aimed at children aged 8+, readers can meet these eco-robots and many more, then try a quick quiz to find out how much they have learned. Books in the series: Eco-Robots Robot Explorers Robot Helpers Super-smart Robots

TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level science fun. Here are the superstars of the story of life, from the super-weird to the super-ferocious. Usually a species has 10 million years or so of evolving, eating, chasing, playing, maybe doing homework, or even going to the moon before it goes extinct. Megalodon, the super-predator, had the most powerful bite force ever measured! Terrorising the oceans, it hunted with stealth and skill, but even Megalodon died out, along with 50 percent of marine mammals, 2.5 million years ago. Find out why! Collect all eight books about animals we have lost in mass extinctions caused by asteroids or mega-volcanoes, clashing continents and climate change. Also includes: * Past brought to full-colour life by palaeoartist Gabriel Ugueto * Ask an Expert contributions from leading scientists * Glossary and pronunciation guide

A fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Why is ice slippery? Where does water go when it dries? And why exactly do eggs go solid when you cook them? A Question of Science: Materials answers all these questions and much more. With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to. Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up. Other books in the series include: Why don't your eyeballs fall out? And other questions about the human body Why doesn't the Moon fall down? And other questions about forces How can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plants Why does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about light Where does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity Why can't penguins fly? And other questions about animals Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about sound