Describes the dramatic changes that have taken place in medicine since the start of the twentieth century, brought about by scientific discoveries and technological advances.
Presents information about minerals, describing where they are found, their division into different families, how they change over time, their practical uses, and why they are important.
Presents information about soil, describing what materials make it up, its different types, the way it is used for growing food, and how it can be preserved.
What happens when we cool a liquid? What is temperature? Read this book to learn about ways of cooling materials and how materials change as they cool.
Provides an introduction to metals, including their physical properties, their place in the periodic table, their uses in everyday life, and how they react with other substances.
Presents an overview of telecommunications from the days of horse-drawn carriages to the current era of advanced communications, and looks at possible future possibilities with increased connectivity
"Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about animals. Look through t
"Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about the environment. Look th
"Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about world population. Look t
"Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about the weather. Look throu
The story of technology, from simple gears and levers to high-tech gadgets, with science projects to try yourself, perfect for 8-12 year-olds at home or school.
Introduces nuclear energy and the history of how people have made use of it, from the development of the first atomic bombs to the experimental fusion reactors of today.
Presents an overview of computers from their origin less than 100 years ago through the present day, and looks at possible future directions enabled through such technologies as virtual reality.
Looks at the history of gunpowder and explosives, from the earliest alchemical experiments with saltpeter in ancient China, through the invention of black powder, to the eventual developments of other
"What are vibrations? How do musical instruments make sounds? Why do we have two ears? 'Investigate' encourages science enquiry with an interactive, investigative, and visual approach to a wide range
This five-level graded reading series, launched in January 2012, is sure to grip children's interest. Developed with literacy experts, the series will guide young readers as they build confidence and
Introduces the concept of electronic mail, explaining what is needed to create an e-mail account, describing how to send an e-mail, and discussing the basics of e-mail etiquette.
Introduces the concept of electronic mail, explaining what is needed to create an e-mail account, describing how to send an e-mail, and discussing the basics of e-mail etiquette.
An interactive reader experience that poses the question: which machine will save the day? What child doesn't turn to see where a siren is coming from? Flashing lights and screaming sirens trigger
This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design. Developed with literacy
This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design.Developed with literacy e
This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design.Developed with literacy e
The world's greatest inventors share the secrets of their inventions. Follow the inventing process step by step. Read about the races to invent the lightbulb, telephone, and airplane. Find out who inv
"What is Europe's highest mountain? How many countries are in Europe? What languages do people in Europe speak? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the contine
"Where is the Sahara Desert? What is Africa's highest mountain? Where do elephants live? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Africa through ag
Examines ten major inventions which had an impact on the world within fifty years of their development and can be credited to known inventors, from the printing press to the World Wide Web.
