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Discover 20 inspirational stories about world-changing women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). From ancient Mesopotamia to present-day Kenya, you'll see how female scientists and inventors throughout history have turned their ideas into important inventions and discoveries that still help and inspire people today. After reading their stories, you can practise your own STEM skills with 12 simple step-by-step experiments. Activities include: making a fossil, setting off a chain...

Explore the extraordinary world of water bears, tiny animals that you can find all around but only see with a microscope. Learn all about where they live, what they do, and how you can discover them for yourself in this simple non-fiction report accompanied by fantastic scientific pictures that bring the microscopic to life in a fun, exciting way Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language.Text type: A simple non-fiction report.A summary of the steps to fin...

Neil deGrasse Tyson has become one of the most recognisable and respected figures in science. In this adaptation of his "genuinely accessible" (Summer Reading 2017, The Sunday Times) The New York Times number one bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry (ISBN 978 0 393 60939 4), Tyson has-for the first time-served up the universe in a handy, portable package designed specifically for young readers. From the difference between a star and a supernova to what matter and dark matter really are,...

Sound, sight, and chemicals are all important as animals attempt to communicate warnings, information about food, to attract a mate, or sometimes just for pleasure. Whales communicate across hundreds of miles of ocean with ultrasound ‘songs.’ Fireflies uses flashes of light to attract a mate. Skunks squirt foul-smelling chemicals to ward off attackers.

This engaging title examines how Darwin developed his controversial theory of evolution, including his research methods and the data gathered during his extensive voyages. The book also explores the controversies that developed around the publication of Darwin’s theory of natural selection and how the debate continues today.

Uncover the secrets behind our planet's most magnificent marvels, epic extremes, and astonishing animals in this fact-packed series sequel! Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them? These secrets and...

Discover the scientists who changed our world in My First Heroes: Scientists! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Zhang Heng, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin, and be inspired by their incredible work.With scenes to explore, fun facts to learn and bright, bold illustration by Nila Aye, this is the perfect introduction for young children to these amazing scientists.The My First Heroes books have been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide.Find...

A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to discover the history of science at the Museum of Science. A magical lift takes them to 9th century China to see the inventions of fireworks, to 17th century Italy to look through Galileo's telescope and to many more places. Fun, interactive, and with lots of facts to discover, this book is perfect for science fans and all curious kids.Magical Museums is a series of picture...

In this eye-grabbing book, readers learn all about astronauts. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

It’s a big question – what can frogs tell us about our planet? Frogs are incredible, as are herpetologists who study them! They may be small, but frogs can tell us big things about the world. Check out how frogs predict pollution with their skin, if toads can save lives, the frogs fighting against climate change, and much more! Beautifully bound with stunning illustrations, The Big Questions Answered is more than just a series of books - it’s a complete resource for kids, teachers and parents to...

Go on a journey of discovery in My First Book of Everything. From the solar system to the tiny mantis shrimp, everything in our universe is amazing! This beautiful non-fiction gift book introduces over 100 big concepts, words or ideas from the world (and universe!) around us and gives a bitesize explanation for each one that will spark preschoolers' imagination and inspire wonder and curiosity.Featuring content on the universe, the Earth, the human body, inventions, history and time and much mor...