A railway adventure on the farm. The children are riding on the little railway when they get caught in a rainstorm. While drying by the fire, Grandpa tells them two stories from the old days on the railways - both stories are true. Drive Bill Hoole offers two girls a ride in the cab of his steam locomotive: They have been caught in a storm and the heat of the cab will dry them out. They end up stealing the train!

Readers will find out what happens to food and air and blood in our bodies; where our bones, muscles, veins, and nerves are; and how our brain works and controls what we do.

Follow the incredible journey of a butterfly as it grows from an egg to a ravenous caterpillar and finally emerges from its chrysalis, a beautiful fluttering butterfly. This interactive title, with its cleverly designed holes, will spark interest on every page. Specially written for little children, it is perfect for a first introduction to the truly spectacular wonders of nature.

Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity changed our understanding of space and launched the new science of cosmology, or the study of the universe and its birth and development. He is also famous for the equation E=mc2, which states that energy and mass are the same thing in different forms. This book looks at Einstein's life and work, and shows how his discoveries both changed society at the time and influenced people in the future.

Take a look out the window. What do you see? People, cars, bikes, birds, and more are all on the move. With this basic introduction to motion, young readers will discover the three laws of motion, what they mean, and how they affect our lives every day.

Are you ready for an adventure? Explore the mysterious world of Minecraft through highly-detailed maps of every biome. Created by an explorer on a quest to find Minecraft's most valuable loot, there's a map for each Overworld biome as well as the terrifying Nether and End dimensions. A beautifully illustrated visual guide in its own right, Minecraft Maps is also a survival tool. You'll learn which biomes are home to the most dangerous mobs, where to look for to exclusive blocks, how to find naturally generated structures and the best places to search for loot. Once you've discovered each biome you can get building - construct an ice palace in the ice plains biome and an entire village suspended in the tree canopy above the jungle floor. Collect all of the official Minecraft books to become the best Minecrafter you can be: Minecraft Let's Build! Theme Park Adventure Minecraft Guide to Exploration Minecraft Guide to Creative Minecraft Guide to Redstone Minecraft Guide to the Nether and the End Minecraft Guide to Enchantments and Potions Minecraft Guide to Farming Minecraft Guide to PVP Minigames Minecraft Guide to Ocean Survival Minecraft Blockopedia Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress Minecraft The Survivors' Book of Secrets Minecraft Survival Tin Minecraft Mobestiary Minecraft: The Ultimate Construction Collection Minecraft is a multi-platform block-based gaming sensation available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC and mobile devices. Whether you're in Creative, Survival or Hardcore Mode, the official Mojang-approved Minecraft books contain all the advice you need to survive and thrive.

Darwin's theory of evolution changed how people saw the world and their place in it. He challenged the long-held belief that God had created every living thing in its current shape, and showed how he believed that animals had evolved, or changed over time. This book looks at Darwin's life and work, and shows how his discoveries both changed society at the time and influenced people in the future.

Get set for the new hilarious out-of-this-world adventure series for readers aged 8+ - this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, David Solomons and Star Wars! Highly illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey. Mum and Dad have left - gone to Mars, and they're never coming back . . . FREEDOM AT LAST! But this isn't one of Dad's weird jokes; it's REAL. It's up to ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother, Johnnie, to find out what's going on, and launch a rescue . . . Can they handle vampire squids, a suspicious villain, a secret island full of traps and a trip into space? And - more importantly - will they ever get their parents back? The funniest, zaniest, most out-of-this-world adventure you'll read all year! Look out for Eliza and Johnnie's second adventure, How to Survive Time Travel. Out now!

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Tiny Science - giving MINI-scientists MAXIMUM understanding of the MICROscopic - get to grips with astonishing nanotechnology! A fun and visual series exploring the science of things we cannot see with the naked eye, zooming right in on the itty-bitty creatures, objects and machines that have an enormous impact on us and the world around us. Perfect for children keen to get up-close to the building blocks of our world. Tiny Science: Nanotechnology places nanotech UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to find answers to TECH-riffic questions, such as ... - How has the cicada insect inspired nanotechnology? - How can a window clean itself? - What could possibly go wrong?! Fun cartoon-style illustrations interact with real-life pictures of many amazing microscopic features, making this series ideal for engaging readers aged 8 and up. It's time to explore the infinitesimal! Other Tiny Science books in the series: Germs Cells Genes and DNA Microscopic Creatures Atoms and Molecules

Join the Empire! Read all about the mighty war machines and fearsome troops at the Emperor's command in this fully-illustrated book, from stormtroopers and speeder bikes to towering Imperial walkers and Star Destroyers. Then press out the pieces to create your very own mini AT-ST model, perfect for recreating the famous Battle of Endor scene from Return of the Jedi. Have you collected all the titles in the Star Wars Construction Books series: Star Wars: Battle Stations - Activity Book and Model Star Wars Empire Tin Star Wars Rebellion Tin Star Wars: Smuggler's Starship - Activity Book and Model

Plants and animals from millions of years ago left behind fossils. Fossils can teach people about the past. They are also used for fuel. Discover why fossils are an important part of nature!

It is time to learn about living things! Can you spot which things are living? Can you tell which things are nonliving? With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young readers. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index. Engage young learners with this dynamic text!

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.

Go Facts: Physical Science looks at four key topics in primary science and design technology: Energy, Forces, Materials and Simple Machines. Each book is a model of well-written, accurate and easy-to-read non-fiction. The author has incorporated a variety of text types and specific features of non-fiction texts that pupils are required to study in literacy lessons, e.g. information reports, explanations, instructions and discussions.

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 exciting book full of big, small and unexpected ways to save the planet.

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A mud track in the woods is covered with thick mud and big bumps. What vehicle can get through? An All-Terrain Vehicle or ATV! All-terrain vehicles have wide, bumpy tyres that provide good grip on all types of land. Young readers will find out about the types of ATVs, their main parts and how these versatile vehicles can be used for work and fun.

Known as the father of science, Galileo pioneered the scientific method, which uses careful observation and experimentation to make scientific discoveries. He is also famous for his discoveries about the solar system, including the idea that Earth rotates around the Sun and not the other way around. This book looks at Galileo's life and work, and shows how his discoveries both changed society at the time and influenced people in the future.

Railway fun isn't just limited to adventures during the hot summer months. There's always something to be done on the railway whatever the time of year. During the winter there are running repairs to be done and time for construction projects in the workshop. The children have lots of fun creating their SPLAT machine to help paint all the sleepers, while in the Spring as the days getting slightly longer and it's time for spring cleaning at the station and fixing up the track. As summer arrives more time is spent on the railway which they use to raise money for charity with a non stop train ride! Then in Autumn, pumpkins adorn the railway with a scary vision appearing during the spooky ghost train party - thanks to another of Peter's inventions!

The world of quantum physics is an amazing place, where quantum particles can do weird and wonderful things, acting totally unlike the objects we experience in day-to-day life. How can atoms exist in two places at once? And just how can a cat be dead and alive at the same time? Find out more with this entertaining illustrated guide to the fascinating, mysterious world of quantum physics.