Use it, then reuse it! Follow a plastic bottle on its journey to a new life. What will it become?
Describes how paper is produced and examines it many uses. Why do we use paper to make tissues? This series looks at the way we use materials to make the things we need in everyday life. It shows how the materials properties make them useful.
Each book in the "Giraffe Books" series focuses on a different aspect of our everyday world, encouraging children to look more closely at their surroundings and helping them to make sense what they see. This book looks at wood.
Discover how a tadpole grows into a frog. This title explains animal growth in a clear and organized manner. Readers will love watching the transformations take place.
Discusses the properties of matter pertaining to whether an object is smooth or rough, defining both words and using examples to illustrate the differences. Why is your desk smooth? Why is sandpaper rough? What is friction? This engaging title invites curious readers to discover the answers to these questions. Vibrant photographs and accessible text encourage readers to investigate how smooth a…
Our everyday lives are filled with exciting materials. In this introduction to physical science, young readers will explore common materials, such as wood, paper, stone, and more. Children will discover the source of materials, while exploring their common characteristics and uses. Accessible scientific language explains basic concepts, as a series of simple questions encourage children to find…
Changing Materials: Bang! Snap! Crackle!: Looks at the difference between natural and manufactured materials and looks at the ways in which materials can be changed, e.g. squashing, heating. Introduces words such as: melting, freezing, boiling Growth & Life Cycles: Tadpole to Frog: Looks at how animals reproduce and grow, using examples from life cycles of frog, bird and insect. Introduces word…
Have you ever thought about how incredible about our universe? By lifting up these flaps, you will learn many curious and amazing facts about stars, planets and travelling outer space.