Science Fact Files
6 total works
This book is packed with stunning colour photographs and diagrams. Together with a detailed and expertly written text, it provides an accurate, comprehensive account of the topic of light and sound for key stage 3 students. Main text is supported by a series of fact files which provide information at a glance: history file, future file, test file and fact file. Topics covered include: The speed of light, colour and brightness, reflection, refraction, mirrors and lenses, lasers and holograms, sound waves, echoes and sonar, infrasound and ultrasound, ears and hearing, and recording and storing sounds.
This book is packed with stunning colour photographs and diagrams. Together with a detailed and expertly written text, it provides an accurate, comprehensive account of the topic of the Earth's Resources for key stage 3 students. Main text is supported by a series of fact files which provide information at a glance: history file, future file, test and fact files. Topics covered include: * What are resources? * Mining and quarrying * Stone, cement and concrete * Industrial metals and precious metals * Jewels, gems and crystals * Oil, gas and coal * Renewable energy sources * Wood and other bio-resources * How long will the Earth's resources last?
Presents information on the nature and properties of electricity and magnetism, how they are used, and the need for conservation.
Presents information, facts, figures, photographs, charts, and diagrams that explain the science of light and sound, discussing color and brightness, ears and hearing, sound waves, echoes and sonar, lasers and holograms, and other topics.
This book is packed with stunning colour photographs and diagrams. Together with a detailed and expertly written text, it provides an accurate, comprehensive account of the topic of electricity and magnetism for key stage 3 students. Main text is supported by a series of fact files which provide information at a glance: history file, future file, test file and fact file. The topics covered include: cells and batteries, electromagnetism, electric motors, generating electricity, electricity in the home, and electronics.