Mike Goldsmith

Describes how some of the most important scientific discoveries and theories came about and offers insights into the lives of the scientists who made the contributions.

The Most Amazing Scientific Discoveries of All Time

Eureka!

Even though they're dead, the great inventors in this book are still full of surprises! Everybody thinks that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb and that John Logie Baird's TV took the world by storm. But in this Horribly Famous title, readers will discover that Edison didn't invent the first light bulb (although he invented a thousand other things) and that Baird's TV was useless.

Inventors and Their Bright Ideas

Clive Goddard

Vynálezci a jejich vymazlené vynálezy

Uses examples to demonstrate how everyday kids unwittingly use math skills, providing activities and puzzles as well as facts and profiles of math geniuses.

Train Your Brain to be a Math Genius

Yes, even though he's dead, Al's still full of surprises. You can get the mind-blowing inside story with Albert's lost notebook, read the earth-shattering headlines in The News of the Universe, and find out about the theories that changed the entire cosmos - without making your brain hurt.

Albert Einstein and His Inflatable Universe

Clive Gifford

Sean Callery

This amazing 320-page encyclopedia is the perfect one-volume book of knowledge for children aged eight to ten. It is packed with colourful illustrations, step-by-step sequences and the latest photography. Arranged thematically into ten core subjects, the concise text is clear, accurate and perfectly pitched, making this an unbeatable resource for home and school.

One Encyclopedia, a World of Knowledge

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Epic Space Exploration

Saviour Pirotta

This title describes the life and career of Albert Einstein, including simplified explanations of the General and Special Theories of Relativity and an analysis of his legacy and contribution to science. It compares the world before and after his life - giving the clearest possible impression of his impact and legacy. Science boxes explain the science behind the discoveries, and quotation boxes present extracts from letters, diaries and notebooks.

Albert Einstein

Succinctly explains thirty famous scientific theories for young readers, covering such topics as magnetism, cell biology, atomic theory, and relativity.

Science Ideas in 30 Seconds

Presents the history of humankind's efforts to explore the universe's most intriguing places through text and color photographs of galactic locations and celestial objects.

Journey Into Deep Space

Universe

This is the second title in the important new series from Oxford which provides accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple language by experts in their fields, curious youngreaders will quickly get to grips with the basic principles and terminology of each subject.The Secrets of the Universe explains, in clear and interesting way, the theories of the beginning of the Universe, what it is, how it works, the lives of stars, and possible futures. The engaging design highlights the Heroes of the subject from early beginnings to modern day and explains trickyterminology in 'Speak like a Scientist' features. Comic strips and illustrations, amazing photographs, and a timeline, glossary and, index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to learn.If you love this title, why not collect them all? The Secrets of the Universe is part of a collectible set which will build into a diverse range of subjects.

Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds: the Secrets of the Universe

Winner of the Silver Primary Teacher Update Award 2014. A lift-the-flap science book that explores the incredible journey of food and drink as it passes through the body and out the other end. Children are fascinated by poo, and particularly what happens when they flush the toilet, so they’ll love this book about two children who follow the journey of food and drink to discover all about digestion and what happens at a sewage treatment plant. For more lift-the-flap science adventures collect Sensational Senses by Dr Patricia Macnair.

What Happens to Poo When It Leaves You?

In One End and Out the Other

This is the second title in the important new series from Oxford which provides accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple language by experts in their fields, curious young readers will quickly get to grips with the basic principles and terminology of each subject. The Secrets of the Universe explains, in clear and interesting way, the theories of the beginning of the Universe, what it is, how it works, the lives of stars, and possible futures. The engaging design highlights the Heroes of the subject from early beginnings to modern day and explains tricky terminology in 'Speak like a Scientist' features. Comic strips and illustrations, amazing photographs, and a timeline, glossary and, index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to learn. If you love this title, why not collect them all? The Secrets of the Universe is part of a collectible set which will build into a diverse range of subjects.

Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds: The Secrets of the Universe

John Butler

Flip the Flaps is a fun way for young children to discover the answers to questions about their favourite subjects, while also flipping the flaps and spotting the scene changes. Rain, snow, hail, storms and sunshine - it all happens in the lift-the-flap scene changes of this book. Watch lightning strike, cloud formations taking shape and rainbows projected into the sky. The questions uncover essential and extraordinary facts about the sun, seasonal weather, rainfall, dangerous weather and much more, and provide a great first knowledge of the natural world. Other titles in the series include Things That Go, Seashore, Animal Homes and Dinosaurs.

Weather

Miranda Smith

The Cold Book

As humankind creates ever more noise, the battle to manage and control it intensifies. Mike Goldsmith considers the long history of that battle, explains the science and physiology, explores how new scientific approaches may affect the future of sound, and looks at how discord and dissonance are put to use in music, medicine, and even the military.

The Story of Noise

Discord

Steve Martin

Marianne Taylor

Perfect for any child who wants to stay one step ahead of their classmates, this fantastic book is packed with informative titbits that will fascinate and enthrall young minds. I Wish I Knew That is full of interesting stuff that parents and grandparents used to learn at school that every child ought to know today.From classic books children should read, a quick grammar guide, an introduction to foreign languages, who that Pythagoras chap was, to a look at all the kings and queens, countries and their capitals, an introduction to classics and much more, it covers all subjects.

I Wish I Knew That

The Hot Book

Riotous robots are taking over the world! First they were a figment of our imaginations. Then they started to replace large numbers of people in factories. Now they're doing our housework and performing brain-surgery (though not at the same time). Readers can meet a robot that's forced to snack on slugs for a living and a robo-alligator that works as a scarecrow. This is an updated cybernetic guide like no other.

Riotous Robots

Ever heard of peck-proof eyewear for hens? A chopstick mounted noodle-cooler? An in-built trouser cushion? This is a hilarious collection of the world's most useless inventions. Readers will find solutions to problems they never knew existed.

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