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An essential home or school reference book for SAT and GCSE stutdents. Arranged in five colour-coded thematic sections covering all aspects of the chemistry curriculum. Includes a useful section of charts, tables and conversions. Key concepts and basic ideas clearly explained with simple text and colourful pictures and diagrams. Internet links to educational websites for further learning. Age 11 Key Stage KS3 Paperback ISBN: 9781409539117 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 240 x 170mmIllustrator Fion...

Where do people live in space? How do they get there? What’s it like to work, eat and sleep in space? Beginner readers can discover the answers to these questions and lots of other fascinating facts in this engaging information book. With simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video clips and activities. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E BIC CBMC A5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474921831 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 240 x 150mmAuthor/Editor Lucy BowmanIllustr...

What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Illustrated with stunning photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text developed with reading experts. Includes carefully selected internet-links to exciting websites about the Solar System. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 S Lexile Measure 580L Book Band Gold Accelerated Rea...

A beautifully illustrated, non-fiction picture book about space for very young children. Little astronauts can find out about planets, stars, asteroids, space travel, the International Space Station and lots more. With lots to spot and talk about, vivid illustrations and simple language, this is a fun and entertaining way to introduce little children to a fascinating subject. With links to carefully selected websites where children can find out more about constellations and space via the Usborne...

What’s the universe made of? Where did everything come from? Lift the flaps in this fascinating book to reveal some of the amazing discoveries that astronomers and physicists have made in their quest to unlock the mysteries of the Universe. Curious young minds will be fascinated to discover planets, stars and galaxies and explore intergalactic space, with over 70 flaps to lift. Includes explanations of some of the biggest questions in the universe, including ‘What happened during the...

What is the Sun made of? How did astronauts get to the Moon and what did they find there? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to space with easy-to-read text written with the help of a reading expert and vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page. Includes internet links to carefully selected websites with video clips and activities. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E/S Lexile Measure 660L Accelerated Reader level 3.6 LYHardback ISBN: 97...

A flap book of astronomical proportions, packed with facts and information about the stars, planets and the universe. Fabulous double-page topics show our solar system, the Milky Way, how scientists think the universe was created and the latest space travel technology. Over 50 flaps reveal fascinating facts about the universe and theres a little book of star maps tucked in a pocket at the back of the book. Includes internet links to websites with the latest space information, games and photos. A...

An illustrated tour of the universe, from our closest planetary neighbours, Mars and Venus, to star constellations, galaxies and black holes millions of light years away. With photographs, detailed illustrations and fascinating information about space, plus tips on trying astronomy at home and internet links to websites with the latest space news. Age 7 Key Stage KS2/3 S BIC CBMC C5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474903677 Extent: 96 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Alastair Smith...

On a clear night, thousands of stars can be seen in the sky - but they are just a tiny part of what’s out in space. This book shows young readers how to discover some of the amazing things that are out there, many of which can be seen with just a pair of binoculars or a small telescope. Practical guide to all the things that can be seen in the night sky Advice on using and buying binoculars and telescopes Seasonal star maps and glossary Internet links to exciting websites Pictures to downl...

Flaps to lift on every page reveal what goes on inside a computer, how coding works and how computers talk to each other across the internet. The principles of coding, from simple commands to algorithms, are explained with a treasure hunt game and puzzles, and there are examples of programs in the coding language Scratch™. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where children can discover more coding ideas, tips and games. Computer coding is now a compulsory topic on the UK...

Just what goes on behind the screen, beneath the keyboard and inside the electronic ‘brain’ of a computer? This colourful book has 70 flaps to lift to uncover what happens when a computer is switched on, how coding works and the story of the first computers. A fun and informative introduction to a key UK curriculum topic. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 ICT BIC CBMC B5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409599043 Extent: 14 pages Dimensions: 216 x 192mmIllustrator Colin King...

An approachable introduction to what chemistry is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. Topics include: the periodic table, atom structure and radiation, and the scientific method, all illustrated with humorous illustrations and diagrams. With simple experiments to aid learning and internet links to recommended websites to find out more. Age 11 Key Stage KS3/4 S BIC CBMC D4N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409547075 Extent: 96 pages Dimensions: 230 x 165mmAuthor/Editor Alex Frith and Dr. Lis...

Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Surrey. Carefully selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more. Great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E/S Lexile Measure 600L Book Band Gold Hardback ISBN: 9780746074404 Extent: 32 ...

A fascinating introduction to the human body that answers key biology questions such as ‘What is blood for?’, ‘What do muscles look like?’ and ‘How many bones does a body have?’. Each page covers a different topic such as the skeleton, muscles, circulation, the digestive system, cells and more, with anatomical-style illustrations and colour photographs. With over 130 stickers of organs, bones, x-rays, scans and cells to help children learn about the human body...

Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Carefully selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more. Great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E/S Lexile Measure 690L Accelerated Reader level 4 LYHardback ISBN: 9780746...

Readers will embark on an incredible adventure into the workings of the human body in this superbly illustrated book. An ideal revision tool, it also contains activities and Usborne-recommended Web sites designed to enhance learning. Includes a comprehensive index and glossary of useful terms. Free downloadable pictures for homework and projects Collectable series that builds into library of essential reference material Over 100 useful Web sites. Age 8 Key Stage KS2/3 Paperback ISBN: 97807460462...

Taking examples from everyday life, this fascinating book explores the chemistry of solids, liquids and gases, explaining exactly what they are and how they behave. An ideal revision tool, this book also contains experiments, activities and recommended Web sites designed to enhance learning. Shortlisted for the Aventis Junior Science Prize 2002 Collectible series that builds into library of essential reference material Hundreds of scientific terms clearly defined Over 100 tested and approved Web...

Discover the amazing science behind everyday materials such as plastics and paint in this densely illustrated book. An ideal revision tool, it also contains activities and Usborne-recommended Web sites designed to enhance learning. Includes a comprehensive index and glossary of useful terms. Free downloadable pictures for homework and projects Over 100 useful Web sites Collectable series builds into library of essential reference material. Age 8 Key Stage KS2/3 S Paperback ISBN: 9780746046289 Ex...

This mouth-watering book answers all kinds of questions about food. With over 60 flaps to lift children can discover which foods grow in rainforests, who discovered potatoes, why cheese smells and lots more where, how, why, what, which and yes or no questions. Packed with amazing facts and useful information this is a great way to learn about food. Age 5 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 S BIC CBMC A2K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409598978 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Katie DaynesIllustrator ...

Discover why things fall to the ground, how sound travels through walls and how many wonderful inventions exist thanks to physics in this lively, informative guide exploring what physics is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. Covers all the main topics including forces, electricity, magnetism and astronomy - all illustrated with humorous drawings, cartoons and diagrams. Includes simple experiments and internet links to recommended websites to find out more. Age 11 Key Stage KS3 S...