Robert Winston answers 100 big questions from kids across the world in this fun and unique science book. In this unique science book, Professor Robert Winston answers more than 100 real-life questions from children all around the world! And who could be a better scientist to ask questions to than Professor Robert Winston? Ask a Scientist puts the fun back into science in this thrilling book for children aged 6-9. All the popular science topics are covered, with weird and wacky questions and clear and lively answers, including biology: "Why do freckles come in dots on your face?"; physics: "Could you jump off the world?"; Earth: "Why is the sky blue?"; chemistry: "Why are there bubbles in boiling water?"; natural science: "Do dogs cry?", and space: "Why will the Sun explode and make us extinct?". This exciting new edition includes eight pages of additional questions relating to the recent hot topics in science, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fabulous flap book that demonstrates basic scientific ideas in a simple and engaging way. Each double page shows key ideas from a different branch of science, including astronomy, ecology, chemistry and physics. Reveals the secrets of how our world works and provides children with a strong foundation in science. Includes internet links to websites with video clips, games and activities to find out more.

This enthralling children's encyclopedia answers more than 200 questions that curious kids ask about science. Why does chocolate melt? Where does wind come from? How do we know dinosaurs existed? This fully-updated, fact-packed kids' book answers all kinds of questions children have about how the world works, and some they haven't even thought of! Children ages 7-9 can enjoy learning about all aspects of science, from animals, plants, and the human body, to forces and magnets, light, sound, and space. Each page asks a new question, and answers it with clear, simple text alongside amazing pictures, providing engaging information to help kids understand all the basics of biology, chemistry, and physics. DK's Why is the sky blue? is the ideal science book to spark curiosity and amaze any child interested in the world of scientific discovery.

Meet the people who changed the world of science and technology, biology, chemistry, and physics! Read the stories of the brainiest people who ever lived and the scientific discoveries they made. Each page illustrated a famous scientist's life and what made their contribution to this fascinating field so important. Scientists is an exciting book perfect for children ages 7-9 years. Inside you will find: - Features the stories of more than 50 scientists such as Isaac Newton both famous and lesser-known - Comprehensive coverage of the most important scientific advancements of all time - Stories of scientists from all over the world specialising in different areas of science - Engaging Steam information inline with the national curriculum The biggest scientific breakthroughs in history have something in common: super smart people who kept looking for the answers to some of the world's most interesting questions! The pages of this science book are filled with the stories of famous scientists such as physicists Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Stephen Hawking, biologist Marie Curie, palaeontologist Mary Anning and lesser-known trailblazers such as Chika Kuroda, who became Japan's first female Bachelor of Science. Filled with great detail and following a storytelling format, this is a thrilling book that will capture the imagination of young children and encourage them to explore the world of science. Beautiful descriptions of the scientists' lives are brought to life through stunning watercolour illustrations and fantastic photography highlights the detail of their discoveries.

Discover the mind-bending, super-weird science that they don't teach in school! Young readers will love this awesome collection of science tricks - including incredible optical illusions, cool experiments, sneaky hacks, hilarious pranks, and awesome magic - using objects from around the home. Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this brain-boosting book uses principles from biology, chemistry and physics and supports STEM learning with a fun twist. Readers will learn to: • Create the world's most slippery slime with a secret recipe • Draw a 3-D picture that will mess with their mind • Make an instant soap monster in the microwave Presented in a neat format with rounded corners, color illustrations and a glossary of key scientific terms, this book is perfect for readers aged 8+.

Packed with all the core curriculum topics, this physics book for kids 12+ is the perfect support for home and school learning. Breaking down the information into easy, manageable chunks, Super Simple Physics covers everything from atoms to astronomy and forces to flotation. Each topic is fully illustrated, to support the information, make the facts crystal clear, and bring the science to life. For key ideas, a "How it works" panel explains the theory with the help of bright, simple graphics. And for revision, a handy "Key facts" box provides a simple summary you can check back on later. With clear, concise coverage of all the core physics topics, Super Simple Physics is the perfect accessible guide to science for children, will support classwork, and make studying for exams the easiest it's ever been.

The zany characters of the Science Squad will guide kids ages 5-7 through this engaging, fact-packed book from Robert Winston all about the key STEAM subjects: science, technology, engineering, art, and maths. This bright and cheery illustrated book for kids ages 5-7 breaks down STEAM subjects, like science and technology, into fun and easily understandable chunks. Join Robert Winston and the Science Squad to unravel the mysteries of the world: find out how robots work, what a food chain is, where lightning comes from, how lungs allow you to breathe, and much more. The Science Squad characters (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths) guide the reader through the book and are always on hand with tips, fun facts, and simple explanations. With pages covering living things, the human body, space, physics, geography, math, engineering, and chemistry, this book is a perfect introduction for kids starting to learn about science at school, or those who are just developing an interest in how the world works.

"Science starts early in this unique little board book that uses cartoon-style illustrations to put complex concepts into a baby's world context." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this book explores the basics of particle physics and chemistry - quarks, protons, neutrons, atoms and molecules - and ties it all to baby's world. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two, as well! With tongue firmly in cheek, the Baby Loves Science series introduces highly intellectual science concepts to the littlest learners.

An amazing encyclopedia with a ground-breaking new visual approach to science, illustrated with jaw-dropping details of the natural world and the wonders of the Universe. Stunning computer-generated images pack the pages of this encyclopedia to reveal and explain spectacular aspects of the scientific world. Bursting with astonishing 3D images, Knowledge Encyclopedia Science! shows core science in stunning detail, from atomic particles and universal forces to life in all its diversity. Illustrated in colour throughout, this book is packed with essential information and quirky facts that will appeal to both curious children and interested adults. Easy-to-read, informative text encourages reading, and stunning artworks created with the latest CGI technology make it fun for families to learn something new on every page. Adopting an inventive approach to science that goes beyond the basic school curriculum, Knowledge Encyclopedia Science! interweaves core physics, chemistry, and biology topics with space exploration, life on Earth, and amazing views inside the human body, while chapters on materials and machines bring fundamental forces and chemical reactions to life. A perfect gift book for children aged 9 +, this science encyclopedia will become an indispensable homework aid for every household.

My First Chinese Storybooks is a series of Chinese and English bilingual picture books primarily designed as educational readers for overseas Chinese and foreign children, 5-11 years old. It is full of interesting stories that are based on the everyday lives of children. Children can read the stories with the help of their teachers or parents. Each book has been compiled by senior teachers of Chinese in the UK and consists of one or two interesting topics or popular sentence structures. These topics or sentence structures recur throughout the book to help children recognize the characters and practice their oral skills.

My First Chinese Storybooks is a series of Chinese and English bilingual picture books primarily designed as educational readers for overseas Chinese and foreign children, 5-11 years old. It is full of interesting stories that are based on the everyday lives of children. Children can read the stories with the help of their teachers or parents. Each book has been compiled by senior teachers of Chinese in the UK and consists of one or two interesting topics or popular sentence structures. These topics or sentence structures recur throughout the book to help children recognize the characters and practice their oral skills.

My First Chinese Storybooks is a series of Chinese and English bilingual picture books primarily designed as educational readers for overseas Chinese and foreign children, 5-11 years old. It is full of interesting stories that are based on the everyday lives of children. Children can read the stories with the help of their teachers or parents. Each book has been compiled by senior teachers of Chinese in the UK and consists of one or two interesting topics or popular sentence structures. These topics or sentence structures recur throughout the book to help children recognize the characters and practice their oral skills.

My First Chinese Storybooks is a series of Chinese and English bilingual picture books primarily designed as educational readers for overseas Chinese and foreign children, 5-11 years old. It is full of interesting stories that are based on the everyday lives of children. Children can read the stories with the help of their teachers or parents. Each book has been compiled by senior teachers of Chinese in the UK and consists of one or two interesting topics or popular sentence structures. These topics or sentence structures recur throughout the book to help children recognize the characters and practice their oral skills.

My First Chinese Storybooks is a series of Chinese and English bilingual picture books primarily designed as educational readers for overseas Chinese and foreign children, 5-11 years old. It is full of interesting stories that are based on the everyday lives of children. Children can read the stories with the help of their teachers or parents. Each book has been compiled by senior teachers of Chinese in the UK and consists of one or two interesting topics or popular sentence structures. These topics or sentence structures recur throughout the book to help children recognize the characters and practice their oral skills.

My First Chinese Storybooks is a series of Chinese and English bilingual picture books primarily designed as educational readers for overseas Chinese and foreign children, 5-11 years old. It is full of interesting stories that are based on the everyday lives of children. Children can read the stories with the help of their teachers or parents. Each book has been compiled by senior teachers of Chinese in the UK and consists of one or two interesting topics or popular sentence structures. These topics or sentence structures recur throughout the book to help children recognize the characters and practice their oral skills.

A clear, simple, graphic-led introduction to quantum physics. Are you short of time but hungry for knowledge? This beginner's quantum physics book proves that sometimes less is more. Bold graphics and easy-to-understand explanations make it the most accessible guide to quantum physics on the market. Understanding Quantum Physics Has Never Been Easier This illuminating reference book introduces you to the greatest physicists of the 20th and 21st centuries such as Albert Einstein, Neils Bohr, Erwin Schroedinger, Richard Feynman, and more! It's the perfect gift for anyone interested in physics or science in general and life-long learners. This book about quantum physics offers you: - Simple, easy-to-understand graphics that help to convey information in a visual way - Clear, authoritative text that explains 100 key concepts - Introduction to theoretical ideas and their everyday applications This smart but powerful guide cuts through the jargon and gives you the facts in a clear, visual way. Step inside the strange and fascinating world of subatomic physics that at times seems to conflict with common sense. Unlock the mysteries of more than 100 key ideas, from quantum mechanics basics to the uncertainty principle and quantum tunnelling. Each pared-back, single-page entry demystifies the groundbreaking ideas in modern science. From Schroedinger's Cat and quantum teleportation to atoms and gravity, Simply Quantum Physics is the ultimate jargon-free overview of the subject. Whether you're a physics student or just an interested layman, this indispensable guide is packed with everything you need to quickly and easily understand the basics. Complete the Series: Part of DK Book's exciting, brand-new reference series for those who are time-poor, but keen to learn more. Discover the mysteries of more key philosophical ideas in Simply Philosophy.