Ways Into Science

27 total works

Keeping Healthy

by Peter Riley

Published 14 August 2003

A very simple series that introduces the first concepts that surround the sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child's understanding of science as well as the language related to it. It also builds confidence by helping children appreciate the science they already know. Also included in the text are simple experiments and exercises, which promote skills in sorting and handling data. The books are illustrated with full-colour photographs. Keeping Healthy looks at the four main areas of healthy living: food, exercise, keeping clean and sleep.

Senses

by Peter Riley

Published 14 August 2003

A very simple series that introduces the first concepts that surround the sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child's understanding of science as well as the language related to it. It also builds confidence by helping children appreciate the science they already know. Also included in the text are simple experiments and exercises, which promote skills in sorting and handling data. The books are illustrated with full-colour photographs. Senses explores the five senses of sight, touch, hearing, taste and smell.

Where Things Live

by Peter Riley

Published 28 August 2003

A very simple series that introduces the first concepts that surround the sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child's understanding of science as well as the language related to it. It also builds confidence by helping children appreciate the science they already know. Also included in the text are simple experiments and exercises which promote skills in sorting and handling data. The books are illustrated with full-colour photographs. Where Things Live explores animal habitats, from animals living under stones to pondlife.

How Animals Move

by Peter Riley

Published 25 September 2003

Titles in this series introduce basic scientific principles from daily experience. They have been developed and tested in a classroom situation and include simple experiments and ideas for how to record results. Suitable for ages 5-7.

Habitats

by Peter Riley

Published 27 November 2014

A first science series that introduces young readers to basic science principles in a friendly and accessible way. Early scientific skills are taught through a combination of experiments, activities and key questions, designed to get young scientists thinking! Habitats explores the different places where plants and animals make their homes, and explains how they are suited to these different habitats.

Materials

by Peter Riley

Published 25 October 2001

A very simple science series that introduces the first concepts that surround the physical sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child's understanding of science as well as the language related to it. It also builds confidence by helping children appreciate the science they already know. Simple experiments are also included in the text and exercises introduced which promote skills in sorting and handling data. MATERIALS looks at the variety of materials and their properties, while CHANGING MATERIALS considers materials' different states and the effects of heat. The author, Peter Riley, has developed the project in a classroom context working with reception and Year 1 classes. He has incorporated aspects of both KS1 curriculum and the desirable outcomes for younger learning and, by testing, ensured the text is appropriate for use in literacy as well as science. Illustrated in full colour with photographs, most of which has been specially commissioned for the books.

Push and Pull

by Peter Riley

Published 28 June 2001

A very simple science series that introduces the first concepts that surround the physical sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child's understanding of science as well as the language related to it. It also builds confidence by helping children appreciate the science they already know. Simple experiments are also included in the text and exercises introduced which promote skills in sorting and handling data. SOUND considers how we hear and the different ways of making noise, while PUSH AND PULL investigates how things move and the forces involved. The author, Peter Riley, has developed the projects in a classroom context working with reception and Year 1 classes. He has incorporated aspects of both KS1 curriculum and the desirable outcomes for younger learning and, by testing, ensured the text is appropriate for use in literacy as well as science. Illustrated in full colour with photographs, most of which have been specially commissioned for the books.

Sound

by Peter Riley

Published 28 June 2001

A very simple science series that introduces the first concepts that surround the physical sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child's understanding of science as well as the language related to it. It also builds confidence by helping children appreciate the science they already know. Simple experiments are also included in the text and exercises introduced which promote skills in sorting and handling data. SOUND considers how we hear and the different ways of making noise, while PUSH AND PULL investigates how things move and the forces involved. The author, Peter Riley, has developed the projects in a classroom context working with reception and Year 1 classes. He has incorporated aspects of both KS1 curriculum and the desirable outcomes for younger learning and, by testing, ensured the text is appropriate for use in literacy as well as science. Illustrated in full colour with photographs, most of which have been specially commissioned for the books.

Changing Materials

by Peter Riley

Published 25 October 2001

A very simple science series that introduces the first concepts that surround the physical sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child's understanding of science as well as the language related to it. It also builds confidence by helping children appreciate the science they already know. Simple experiments are also included in the text and exercises introduced which promote skills in sorting and handling data. MATERIALS looks at the variety of materials and their properties, while CHANGING MATERIALS considers materials' different states and the effects of heat. The author, Peter Riley, has developed the project in a classroom context working with reception and Year 1 classes. He has incorporated aspects of both KS1 curriculum and the desirable outcomes for younger learning and, by testing, ensured the text is appropriate for use in literacy as well as science. Illustrated in full colour with photographs, most of which has been specially commissioned for the books.

Magnets

by Peter Riley

Published 27 September 2001

The 'Ways into Science' series introduces the first concepts that surround the physical sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that it develops a child's understanding of science and the language related to it.

Light and Dark

by Peter Riley

Published 26 July 2001

A very simple science series that introduces the first concepts that surround the physical sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child's understanding of science as well as the language related to it. It also builds confidence by helping children appreciate the science they already know. Simple experiments are also included in the text and exercises introduced which promote skills in sorting and handling data. ELECTRICITY considers mains and battery power and introduces simple circuits and components, while LIGHT AND DARK investigates different light sources and what causes darkness. The author, Peter Riley, has developed the projects in a classroom context working with reception and Year 1 classes. He has incorporated aspects of both KS1 curriculum and the desirable outcomes for younger learning and, by testing, ensured the text is appropriate for use in literacy as well as science. Illustrated in full colour with photographs, most of which have been specially commissioned for the books.

Floating and Sinking

by Peter Riley

Published 27 September 2001

A very simple science series that introduces the first concepts that surround the physical sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child's understanding of science as well as the language related to it. It also builds confidence by helping children appreciate the science they already know. Simple experiments are also included in the text and exercises introduced which promote skills in sorting and handling data. MAGNETS looks at how magnets attract and repel each other and magnetic materials, while FLOATING AND SINKING considers what materials float or sink and why. The author, Peter Riley, has developed the projects in a classroom context working with reception and Year 1 classes. He has incorporated aspects of both KS1 curriculum and the desirable outcomes for younger learning and ensured the text is appropriate for use in literacy as well as science. Illustrated in full colour with photographs, most of which have been specially commissioned for the books.

Electricity

by Peter Riley

Published 25 June 1998

Electricity is part of the 'Ways into Science' series, aimed at Key Stage 1. Mains and battery power are considered and it introduces simple circuits and components. The text has been tested for use in the literacy curriculum as well as in science.

Ways Into Science: Everyday Materials

by Peter Riley

Published 23 October 2014

A first science series that introduces young readers to basic science principles in a friendly and accessible way. Early scientific skills are taught through a combination of experiments, activities and key questions, designed to get young scientists thinking!

Everyday Materials introduces readers to different materials and their properties.

Growing Plants

by Peter Riley

Published 28 August 2003

A very simple series that introduces the first concepts that surround the sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child's understanding of science as well as the language related to it. It also builds confidence by helping children appreciate the science they already know. Also included in the text are simple experiments and exercises which promote skills in sorting and handling data. The books are illustrated with full-colour photographs. Growing Plants examines the parts of a plant and the elements plants need to stay healthy.

Ways Into Science: Your Body, Your Senses

by Peter Riley

Published 23 October 2014

In Your Body, Your Senses readers can find out all about the parts that make up their amazing bodies, and learn how our senses help us find out about the world around us.

A first science series that introduces young readers to basic science principles in a friendly and accessible way. Early scientific skills are taught through a combination of experiments, activities and key questions, designed to get young scientists thinking!

Written by award-winning author Peter Riley, who has trialled the material extensively in schools. Suits the requirements of the National Curriculum at KS1.

All About Plants

by Peter Riley

Published 28 August 2014

A first science series that introduces young readers to basic science principles in a friendly and accessible way. Early scientific skills are taught through a combination of experiments, activities and key questions, designed to get young scientists thinking! All About Plants looks at the parts of a plant and describes where and how plants grow.

Seasons

by Peter Riley

Published 25 September 2003

This simple series introduces the first concepts that surround the sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child's understanding of science they already know. Ages 6+.

Changing Materials

by Peter Riley

Published 28 June 2007

This series introduces the first concepts that surround the physical sciences. It combines statements and questions that develop a child's understanding of science, and also encourages literacy and numeracy skills.

Lifecycles

by Peter Riley

Published 11 September 2003

Titles in this series introduce basic scientific principles from daily experience. They have been developed and tested in a classroom situation and include simple experiments and ideas for how to record results. Suitable for ages 5-7