AIR AND FLIGHT
By Jon Richards

• Air is all around us. You can’t have seen it, but you can feel it when the wind blows. Read on and find out why air moves and how we use air to fly.

• Air and Flight is full of practical experiments, simple explanations and follow -up ideas that allow the young reader to fully explore the world of air, wind, planes, parachutes, helicopters and windmills.

WATER AND BOATS
By Jon Richards

• Water covers most of our planet. Ships have to sail across huge oceans. Read on and find out how we float on water and how we can use water to move objects around.

• Water & Boats is full of practical experiments, simple explanations and follow up ideas that allow the young reader to fully explore the world of water, boats, waves, submarines, pumps and pistons.

MAGNETISM AND MAGNETS
By Michael Flaherty

• Magnetism & Magnets offers an excellent introduction to the world of magnetic fields, compasses, motors and electromagnets.

• Each carefully planned project describes what you need to do and is accompanied by a "Why it works" panel explaining the scientific principles.

• Further ideas included with each project provide additional fun and information. The projects contain step-by-step instructions and explanations, supported by colorful photographs and illustrations, and are aimed at National Curriculum Key Stages 1-2.

SOUND AND MUSIC
By Jon Richards

• You can hear sounds all the time, from the rustle of leaves in a tree to the crash of a rock concert. Read on and find out how sounds are made and how we can hear them.

• This book offers an excellent introduction to the world of vibrations and echoes, telephones and musical instruments.

LIGHT AND SIGHT
By Jon Richards

• Our World is filled with light and color, from the brightness of sunny day to the many shades of a rainbow. Read on and find out how we can see things and what makes us different colors

• This book offers an excellent introduction to the world of telescopes, microscopes, cameras and moving pictures.

ELECTRICTY AND BATTERIES
By Michael Flaherty

• This book offers an excellent introduction to the world of light bulbs, circuits, switches and conductors.

• Each carefully planned project describes what you need to do and is accompanied by a "Why IT works" panel explaining the scientific principles.

UNITS AND MEASUREMENTS
By Jon Richards

• Every time we walk somewhere, weigh something or look at a clock, we are using units. Read on and find out what units we use everyday and how they can be measured.

• This book offers an excellent introduction to the world of timers, measuring wheels and weighing machines.

FORCES AND SIMPLE MACHINES
By Jon Richards

• Simple machines are used to overcome forces all the time - our arms are lifting machines that overcome the force of gravity. Read on and find out how to make and understand simple machines.

• This book offers an excellent introduction to the world of levers, friction, pulleys and gears.

CHEMICALS AND REACTION
By Jon Richards

• Chemicals reactions are happening around us and inside us every day. Every time we boil water, wash our hands or stir sugar into cocoa, a chemical reaction is taking place.

• This book offers an excellent introduction to the world of acids and alkalis, invisible writing and making bread.

SHAPES AND STRUCTURES
By Jon Richards

• Every object has a shape and a structure, from a piece of cloth to the most complex bridge. Read on and find out how shape and structure determine the strength of objects and materials

• This book offers an excellent introduction to the world of plastics, materials and building bridges.