Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Science & Technology

A fascinating, fact-filled look at the world of transport, with more than a thousand full colour illustrations. Ages 8+

Come on an illustrated expedition across the sky to discover why clouds have always fascinated us. Enjoy blazing sunsets, raging storms, bright blue skies and inky nights while learning the different types of clouds and what kind of weather you can expect from each variation. It's time to see the...

"What are clouds? How are they made? And why do they seem to move cross the sky? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind clouds and their patterns"--Provided by publisher.

Codes have been used for thousands of years as a way of hiding important secrets and sending mysterious messages. They are the best way of sending messages covertly and keeping information safe from enemies or nosy siblings! Learn about the fiendishly clever codes and ciphers that have been inven...

"This book explains genetic theory, what genes are, why DNA plays an important role and what all these insights have to do with a curious monk. An exciting journey through the history of science, present-day genetic research and engineering and right through to the question of identity--because w...

Bring science home with this colourful collection of science experiments us ing everyday household items. Turn your home or garden into a laboratory and create paint bombs and elephant toothpaste, let crystals grow, volcanoes erupt and CDs fly, build your own lava lamp, and discover how you can b...

This new edition offers invaluable support for the new primary maths curriculum. With extensive supplements including full times table charts, weight measurements, and geometry, and simple definitions of key maths terms, the clear, illustrated layout ensures that pupils are motivated to learn and...

People have been fascinated by colour since the beginning of time. What is colour? What were the first colours to be used by early humans? Why do some languages not have a word for the colour blue? What is the darkest black in existence? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in Th...

Colossus explores some of the greatest feats of engineering in history, from ancient pyramids to enormous bridges to towering skyscrapers. Have you ever wondered how the Golden Gate Bridge was built, or how workers with basic tools created enormous monuments in ancient times? And how do you build...