Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Science & Technology

A stunning collection of the world's most important discoveries for all the family to enjoy. In the stylish miscellany, print-maker James Brown travels through the past and present, showing the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives for ever. Discover fascinat...

We live in a wonderful world. This encyclopedia collects a wide variety of fantastic facts, all of which are magnificently illustrated in the most beautiful and detailed way. From long-extinct dinosaurs to modern-day animals. From the countries and cultures to the mysteries of our own bodies. Thi...

Did you know that bubblewrap started life as a new type of wallpaper that didn't catch on?! Or that Lonnie Johnson invented the Nerf Super Soaker while working on a NASA mission to Saturn? Blue Peter Award-winner Mike Barfield tells the fascinating true stories behind an amazing range of inventio...

Dr. Emily Grossman explains even more of the world's most random, revolting and outright ridiculous science questions. Will sleeping with a cat on your head help get rid of dandruff? Do we really make better decisions if we need a wee? And, most importantly, how much of our DNA do we share with a...

"This comprehensive title examines the structures and functions of the brain. Accessible text and supportive design elements introduce different parts of the brain and explain their key functions. Readers will also discover how the brain interprets and responds to messages received from different...

"The first few years of life were thought to be the most important in brain development. With the aid of modern brain-imaging technologies, we now know the brain undergoes a substantial remodeling process during adolescence. This insightful title is designed to empower readers as they learn how a...

Numbers are all around us but why are they important? This book finds out what numbers are, from how we count them, to what are prime and base numbers and takes you upto the really big ones - millions, billions and to infinity and beyond. You'll also explore some really strange numbers, find out ...

"Engaging text and informative images help readers learn about their skeletal system"--

The Zap! series is packed with clear information and photographs to help children explore the scientific fields of biology, physics, chemistry and geology. In Future World children can learn about amazing scientific developments that will revolutionise the world and our everyday lives