SCIENCE, ANIMALS & HISTORY

  • Kids from around the world have sent their most pressing questions and Professor Robert Winston answers them in this fun &  friendly book.

  • Topics include: Chemistry, Space, the Human Body, Earth, Physics & Natural Science

  • From anemones to zooplankton—500 awesome ocean facts for kids ages 8 to 12.

  • Dive deeper with ocean trivia such as:

    Sea cucumbers can eject some of their organs to defend themselves and then regrow them within a few weeks.

  • Also available: The Fascinating Animal Book, The Fascinating Science Book

 

  • As kids grow older, they become more curious about the world around them, often asking, "How does this work?"

  • This  book teaches young brains the nuts and bolts of the scientific method using fun, hands-on experiments designed to show kids how to hypothesize, experiment, and then record their findings.

  • This friendly book breaks this topic down into easy to read and understand bite-sized chunks.

  • Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of space exploration and the science of the Universe.

 

  • This encyclopedia takes you on a journey from the beginning of time to the present day – and even into the future!

  • It is divided into eight chapters by subject: Universe, Earth, Matter, Life, Humans, Ancient & Medieval Times, Modern Times, and Today & Tomorrow.

 

  • From the most bizarre records to the most unthinkable curiosities about science and technology, this book stimulates curiosity and creativity.

  • Also 40 invention stories to explore  in food, technology, games and more.

  • Award-winning children’s author Anita Ganeri takes curious kids who love learning to the most incredible locations in the world.

  • Turn the pages to discover over 100 natural wonders, stunning vistas and other jaw-dropping places.

  • Budding historians will learn about the history of humans across the world.

  • Navigate the influences, patterns, and connections between historical events, beginning with prehistory and running up to the Arab Spring.

  • Meet a kayaking sea otter, a penguin that became a knight, a bear that stole a family's car, a pet cat that called 911 to save its owner, and many more amazing animals.

  • Stories include unlikely animal friends, animal heroes, amazing animal tricks, surprising animal hybrids, wacky truth-is-stranger-than-fiction stories of animal antics, and more.

  • Reading age: 8-12

  • Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What's on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section's got you covered.  What's in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn't Earth just float off into space?

  • With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we've got the expert information you need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep kids digging for answers.