Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Science & Technology

DK findout! Solar System teaches kids everything they would want to know about the awe-inspiring solar system. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them com...

DKfindout! Space Travel is ideal for school projects and for children who love to learn about adventures in space. From the first astronaut in space to the Apollo Moon landings, this book is packed with exciting facts about the astronauts who explored space, including Yuri Gagarin's first journey...

A fun, fact-packed introduction to DNA - the molecule of life - for young science enthusiasts. Without DNA there wouldn't be life - this awesome molecule holds the code that allows living things to grow, develop, and make copies of themselves. It's inside every living plant and animal, from the t...

Where does light come from? Can I feel forces? What is my body made of? Why is lemon juice sour? "Do You Know About? Science" focuses on the subjects that kids really want to know about and the questions they ask, helping them easily learn new information. From everyday questions such as what mak...

To the untrained eye, Photo 51 was simply a grainy black and white image of dark marks scattered in a rough cross shape. But to the eye of a trained scientist, it was a clear portrait of a DNA fiber taken with X-rays. And to young scientists James Watson and Francis Crick, it confirmed their gues...

Embark on a mind-blowing visual journey and visit the most magnificent sights and spectacles outer space has to offer. From the celestial bodies that surround us and their incredible characteristics, to the many moons, asteroids, comets, space stations and satellites that hover beyond the stratos...

The use of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, is expanding. Often thought of as military technology, drones are beginning to make more appearances in the private sector. Learn more about these issues in Drones, a Global Issues book. Ages 10+

Fast, agile and cheap to build, drones offer all the benefits of flight with no risk to any pilot. Already vital tools for the world's armed forces, drones in our towns and cities could transform the way we live, work and play.

With their unique manoeuvrability, drones and flying robots are used for all kinds of work. Drones can save lives in disasters. They fly over and photograph disaster-stricken areas so relief workers can find those who most need help. Drones can also be a farmer's best friend - they help farmers c...