Science

Horrible Science - Suffering Scientists

From amazing Aristotle, to dithering Darwin, to incredible Isaac,and courageous Curie - they're all in "Suffering Scientists"! This is "The Horrible Science Guide" to the most influential scientists in history. Readers will discover brilliant breakthroughs, explosive experiments - and some feeble failures. They will find out what made Albert Einstein forget where he lived, which female scientist was chopped up into tiny pieces and why Galileo did a torturous stretch on the rack. With fantastic fact files, curious quizzes and Tony De Saulles' crazy cartoon illustrations - science has never been so horrible!
ISBN: 9781407112077
£7.99

Big Book Of Science Things To Make & Do
Introduces children to the world of science in a practical and interactive way. This book contains 57 activities including bubbling wizard's brew, magic flowers, panpipe straws, a spinning paper helicopter and a light catcher. Each activity uses simple and safe materials and is described by step-by-step instructions and illustrations. You also get over 850 colourful stickers, to decorate the various projects. Ages: 4+ New Edition due in January (pre-order)
ISBN 9781409539001
£9.99

Flip-Flap Science
An innovative new flap book introducing the wonderful world of science in a simple yet engaging way. Full of surprises to keep enquiring minds entertained, such as flaps beneath flaps. Each double page includes simple practical experiments for children to try themselves.
ISBN 9781409507468
£9.99

Usborne Science Encyclopedia
Covers the whole field of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, information technology, earth sciences and astronomy. With information on fields such as genetic engineering, nanotechnology and the safeguarding of the environment, this title features charts, glossary and a full index. Internet-linked content recommends over 1,000 websites. Ages: 8+
ISBN 9781409510147
£16.99

Science Detectives
Helps put scientific development into historical context, with fascinating facts, photos and illustrations covering major discoveries throughout history. Ages: 9+
ISBN 9780199119745
£14.99

What's Science All About?
A science book explaining physics, chemistry and biology in an informal, fun and informative way. Written in a conversational style, the book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects and includes fun yet simple experiments that give children working examples to learn from.
Humorous illustrations by Adam Larkum. Ages: 11+
ISBN 9780746089453
£12.99

The Horrible Science of Everything

A tour of everything disgusting in the world of science, including dinosaur burps, poo, and what would happen if a rabbit was dropped through the centre of the earth - something I've always wondered about. Ages: 8-12yrs.
ISBN 9781407115498
£9.99

Horrible Science - Evil Inventions

Lets readers discover why someone invented the bottom-stabbing bike saddle and why you would need a toilet snorkel.
ISBN 9781407109596
£4.99

How Machines Work

A truly interactive guide to how machines work. This fun, hands-on guide illustrates the principles of force and motion with colourful diagrams and twelve working machines to build - a must for budding engineers.

£16.99 (inc VAT)