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DK Children’s Picture Encyclopedia (Claire Llewellyn) $10 HB EC (Name on inturn) Packed with spectacular photographs of children's favourite subjects, this exciting A to Z encyclopedia is specially designed to appeal to younger readers. 145 main entries and 1,500 sub-entries on subjects children need to know and want to look up. Over 2,000 stunning, full-colour photographs, maps and artworks aimed to engage a child's imagination, encourage a love of reading and stimulate inquisitive minds to find out more. It covers five key areas: the world of nature, science and technology, life in the past, life today and continents of the world. The entries include subjects such as dinosaurs, cars, sports, pirates and space. A gorgeous book, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! 6-11 YO http://www.booksdirect.com.au/item.cfm?isbn=9780751354911
DK How Science Works (Judith Hann) $5 HB GC (Ex lib, well read but sound) Encourages a head start in learning about science. A visually enticing, large-format volume that aims to involve parents and children in the mutual exploration of scientific principles through hands-on experimentation. Hann begins by listing the requisite materials for investigation, the majority of which are household items. Each of the six sections-- matter; energy, force, and motion; light and sound; air and water; electricity and magnetism; and electronics and computers--combines a lively, understandable text with a number of activities and projects that illustrate the topic. Interspersed throughout are discovery sections that focus on individuals or events of scientific importance. The step-by-step instructions are very clear and include admonitions for adult supervision when advisable. The accompanying full-colour photographic layouts are lavish and detailed, but not cluttered. They depict multiethnic boys and girls of varying ages (and occasionally adults) and clarify the steps of the experimental process in an imaginative and appealing manner. Diagrams are well designed, colourful, and clearly captioned. For ages 8-14. http://www.amazon.ca/How-Science-Works-Judith-Hann/dp/0762102497
Shocking Science: 5000 Years Of Mishaps And Misunderstandings (Steve Parker) $7 HB EC, $6 PB EC A fun, cartoonish book for the scientifically-inclined -- ages 7 to 77 -- that records some of the more embarrassing cases of scientific muddles, misunderstandings, and mishaps. Scientists mess up occasionally, like everyone else. Offering ample proof for this statement, this diverting volume spotlights a random selection of "blunders, hoaxes, unlucky accidents, and bizarre beliefs" that have emerged over the centuries. Amusingly cartoon art exposes outlandish ideas about the shape of the earth and the motion of the planets, misguided medical hypotheses, early attempts at flying (with and without planes), disasters at sea and wacky inventions (e.g., Thomas Edison's sound-powered sewing machine, which required continuous shouting to activate). Copious illustrations and brief blocks of type make this not just a trove for trivia buffs but a prime pick for reluctant readers. http://cgi.ebay.com/SHOCKING-SCIENCE-1996-John-Kelly-Steve-Parker-1ST-Ed-21_W0QQitemZ120140916075QQcmdZViewItem
Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Explosions $8 HB EC Don't let the title mislead you--this book isn't about things that blow up like volcanoes or chemistry experiments gone awry. Instead, illustrator Stephen Biesty and author Richard Platt, have once again blown the cover off places as big as Venice and as off-limits as a Space Station so that young ones can see what's inside. This talented duo knows exactly what interests children. How is a space ship put together? What is really going on in the ground under your feet? How does a windmill work? Taking its title from the first artwork in the book, an exploded view, the book goes on to present each subject in an unusual way. It may be cross-sectioned, viewed from a fish-eye perspective or illustrated inside-out to show what's going on. The pictures are accompanied by informative text which explains what it happening. With so much of the big world remaining hidden or inaccessible to children, fact-filled books such as these are instantly fascinating, fun, and even (sneakily) educational. Highly recommended! 7+ https://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/8749404/used/Stephen%20Biesty's%20Incredible%20Explosions
Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections $8 HB EC For once "incredible" isn't an overstatement. This dazzling book offers spread after spread of cutaway illustrations that reveal the hidden architecture of 18 celebrated structures, from a Gothic cathedral to a coal mine to the space shuttle. Details are so intricate that the reader will be tempted to reach for a magnifying glass--somehow Biesty conveys a sense of both the proverbial forest and its trees. Two foldouts, each nearly three feet in length, suggest the majestic scale of their subjects: respectively, the ocean liner Queen Mary and a steam train built in 1928. Laid out in the unmistakable Dorling Kindersley style, the artwork is then linked to paragraphs of quirkily explanatory text (one item about galleons proclaims that sailors killed 4000 rats on an Atlantic crossing in 1622; the jumbo jet information includes a description of how air is vented from toilets and how waste is disposed of.) Highly recommended! 7+ http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Cross-Sections-Stephen-Biestys-cross-sections/dp/0679814116
The Snowman’s Coat And Other Science Questions (Brenda & Stuart Naylor) $5 PB BRAND NEW A wonderfully bright, exciting book which starts science investigations off from the right beginning. If you feel children are never too young to start investigating the scientific world, you will enjoy The Snowman's Coat. A terrific way of introducing your child to key scientific concepts at an early age. With clear descriptions and colourful illustrations, children are guided step-by-step to discover the answers. Each problem will stimulate lateral thinking, problem-solving and word recognition. Children can discover science the fun way with this colourful book filled with exciting experiments. 4-9 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Snowmans-Coat-Other-Science-Questions/dp/0340757558
Bulletpoints “Frontiers Of Science” (Belinda Gallagher) $4 PB EC This title presents information on the quantum physics, time travel and genetic engineering in small, memorable text units, dispensing with the need for ploughing through masses of text. There are ten bullet points per subject, giving the reader a good introduction to one of the many areas covered by the title. Great illustrations, high quality publication. 11+ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bulletpoints-Cutting-Science-John-Farndon/dp/1842363727
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! “Wonders Of Science” (Anne Marshall) $4 PB EC A series of science stories designed to inspire awe, the Ripley brand of entertainment provides exciting stories with lurid, tantalizing, and often surprising, results! Covers the internet and communication, medicine, scientific experiments, inventions, transportation and buildings and construction. Recommended! 9+
The Usborne First Book Of Knowledge (Vol 2) (Barbara Cork) $6 HB GC Why do fish breathe? Why do leaves fall? Where do butterflies come from? From domestic pets to wild animals, insect life to flowers and trees, this incredible book uses stunning illustrations and simple informative text to help children to understand the wonders of the living world. 5-10 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Usborne-First-Book-Knowledge-v/dp/0746022530
Foul Facts “Science: The Awful Truth” (Martyn Hamer) $6 HB EC (Ex lib) A Horrible Histories-style book. What a stink! Meet Sir John with the exploding pants. Find out what happened to the underwear made from paper. Discover why Benjamin Franklin was flying a kite made from two silk handkerchiefs, in a thunderstorm. Meet the scientist who found a dinosaur bone and thought it belonged to a giant human being. And try experimenting… . . learn how to make rainbows, turn red roses into white ones, bend light rays, cause mothballs to dance, create moving pictures. 9+ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Foul-Facts-Science/Martyn-Hamer/e/9780760734377
The Little Book Of Big Questions (Jackie French) $4 PB EC (Ex lib) Jackie French has been puzzling over the BIG questions all her life. In this book she's put down her answers so far. Jackie French and Terry Denton have both published popular, award-winning books for children. Together they take a funny-serious look at life and the Universe that's sure to stir up lots of thinking and talking and wondering. 9+ http://books.google.com.au/books?id=TPyo85d6vh8C&dq=The+Little+Book+Of+Big+Questions+(Jackie+French)&printsec=frontcover&source=bn&hl=en&ei=JMS1SZmrEIKOsQOKpdzjCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result
Flying Starters “Everyday Science” (Belinda Gallagher) $4 PB EC (Probably new RRP $12.95) Do you want to brush-up on your science? Do you need to help with your homework? This is a great write-in quiz book to help you do just that! There are 280 multiple choice questions with fun clues and hilarious cartoons to sharpen your scientific brain. You can use the book time and time again to help your knowledge grow. 7-10 YO http://www.amazon.ca/Flying-Starters-Everyday-Science-Belinda-Gallagher/dp/images/1842365444
Science Detective (Jane Glover) $3 PB EC (Small amount of scribble to inside of end cover) Contains a variety of science investigations and activities to share with your child as well as Science Detective and Space games. They will not only help children to understand scientific concepts, but will also develop skills of prediction, observation, problem-solving, estimating and measuring. There are charts for recording observations and teacher notes. 5-10 YO
The Usborne Book Of Simple Science (Angela Wilkes) $5 PB GC This book covers a wide range of science topics and introduces children to the basic principles of physics by taking them through simple experiments with everyday objects around the home. Clear, simple explanations of basic concepts are given throughout the book and topics covered include: shadow play, reflections, gravity, bounces and springs, simple machines, magnetic powers and much more. Wonderful cartoon-like pictures and clear open format. Recommended! 8-11 YO
DK Science Made Easy Level 4: Physical Processes (Mike Evans) $5 PB EC The complete, graded, home-study scheme to help practise and reinforce the essential science skills children learn in school. Sound ideas to encourage scientific enquiry in young children. Activities provide the foundation for developing scientific investigation. Sticker stars and progress chart promote a sense of achievement. Answers and clear notes for parents to use. These workbooks are specifically designed to reinforce classroom learning in Australia. They have been compiled and tested by a team of science specialists to increase your child's curiosity, confidence and success at school. 10-12 YO http://www.flipkart.com/science-made-easy-key-stage/0751349496-t5w3f9ck72
Time And Change (Kay Davies) $3 HB VGC (Ex lib) Choosing its topics from within a child's early experiences of the natural world, this book focuses on the changing seasons. It discusses the varying lengths of daylight and how the weather affects people's lives and those of plants and animals, with particular attention paid to the way in which seasonal temperature changes and the supply of food determine whether they rest, reproduce or move on to other parts of the world. The "Starting Science" series is designed to make science themes come alive through a combination of full-page impact photographs with commentary for discussion, activities and investigations in which the children are involved. It also includes background information further linking pictures and activities into each chapter's topic. Each book in the series provides an introduction to science enquiry methods. In using them the teacher will discover that they are involving the other core subjects of language and maths. Through the activities and investigations, the children use a variety of ways to explore the world around them and to record their discoveries. The activities and investigations are closely related to children's early experiences and can be used flexibly, depending on their ability. 5-9 YO
Make It Work! “Time” (David Glover) $6 HB EC (Ex lib) Part of a series which combines an informal approach to language and strong visual imagery, this book investigates the theme of time and looks at all aspects of the topic from calendars to pendulum clocks. Amongst other issues, it explains how the sun, water and stars can be used to tell the time and why there are 365 days in a year and 24 hours in a day. Promoting learning through being a "scientist", children meet the concepts of observation, data collection, organization and deduction and make it work. Through step-by-step guidance, original models from simple materials, are described using simple materials to explore scientific principles. The series was the 1994 winner of the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award. 9-12 YO http://www.amazon.com/Time-Make-Science-Andrew-Haslam/dp/0716617307
Usborne Introduction To Biology (Jane Chisholm) $4 PB EC An up-to-date introduction to a traditional subject. Colourful, informative pictures help motivate and entertain the reader making the book an excellent backup to schoolwork. Contains experiments, puzzles and games to reinforce and enliven biology and the study of living things. Usual bright and lively Usborne format. 11+ http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/709771/used/Biology
Gravity All Around (Tillie Pine) $4 HBDJ VGC (Ex school) What goes up must come down. Everybody knows that. But what is it that pulls everything from rocks to rockets toward the centre of the earth? It's gravity. Nobody can say exactly what it is, but gravity is there, pulling on everything, all the time. Explains in simple text and illustrations what is known about the force of gravity. A lovely older treasure with great illustrations. 6-9 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gravity-All-Around-Tillie-Pine/dp/0216883407
Scholastic “Oxygen Keeps You Alive” (Franklyn M. Branley - Scholastic) $3 PB VGC A beginning scientist’s guide to the importance of oxygen in maintaining plant and animal life. Detailed ink drawings make an engaging book for young children. 6-9 YO
Facts At Your Fingertips “Atmosphere” (David Marshall) $3 HB EC This bright and colourful book is packed with useful facts and figures and offers a feast of fascinating information about the atmosphere. It answers questions like: How high is the atmosphere? What’s it made of? Where did it come from? It explains phenomena such as wind and rain, thunder and lightning. It also takes a look at the animal and plant life that depend on the atmosphere and discusses the ways in which people enjoy, exploit and despoil this vital feature of our planet. The information, enlivened with interesting "snippets", is arranged in colour-coded sections, each with an introductory overview. 8-11 YO
Bay Shore Park: The Death And Life Of An Amusement Park (Victoria Crenson) $4 HBDJ EC (Ex lib) Bay Shore Park, an amusement park on Upper Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, was purchased and demolished by a steel company in 1947 after almost 50 years of operation. The gates were locked to humans, but Mother Nature continued frolicking and over the next decades the land was reclaimed by flora and fauna. Lush illustrations and text record the changes over time, until old Bay Shore and the adjacent marsh are bought as public land and the "cleaning up" of the natural intruders completes the cycle, allowing people to once again enter the area. 6-11 YO http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/0716765802/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_3?ie=UTF8&index=3
This Book Really Sucks! (Planet Dexter) $5 HB VGC Newborn babies suck their thumbs. Kids suck milk through a straw. And who doesn't like to suck a lollipop? So if you think that "suck" is another bad word, think again! This Books Really Sucks! reaches out to elusive preteen readers to open up a multi-subject investigation of gravity, vacuums, flight, animals, physics, and machines. What would the world be like if things didn't suck? Just ask a dentist what he'd do without his trusty spit-sucker...or your parents what they'd do without the handy dust-sucker that inhales all the junk you leave lying in your room! And if you think we're just sucking up to you, don't be fooled. With its suction-cupped "bath mat" jacket, it's a real eye-catcher! 9-12 YO http://www.amazon.com/really-sucks-Planet-Dexter-editors/dp/044844075X
Deep Down Underground Pop-Up Book (Robert Crowther) $6 HB VGC Pull the tabs, lift the flaps, and delve deep down underground into the world of tunnels, caves, mines, and sewers; of dinosaurs and diamonds, bats and bones, mummies and moles. The pop-ups in the book are accompanied by facts, feats and figures. 6-11 YO http://www.amazon.com/Robert-Crowthers-Deep-Down-Underground/dp/076360321X
What’s Underneath? “A City” (Benedict Blathwayte) $7 HB EC A gorgeous book for the young reader where children look through the holes to see the different layers of the city. They’ll see the roofs, the buildings, the ground right down to finding artifacts buried in the soil. Also studies the infrastructure of each layer of the city with detailed illustrations with characters and items to find. Highly recommended! 5-9 YO.
Usborne Pocket Science “What’s Under The Ground?” (Susan Mayes) $2 PB VGC Internet-linked 7+http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whats-Underground-Usborne-Pocket-Science/dp/0746043287/ref=pd_sim_b_img_8
Where Does The Poo Go…When You Flush? (Caren Trafford) $6 PB EC Answers for those tricky, sometimes icky questions, especially on recycling. Trace the fascinating history of sewerage from the beginning of time - learn how have we dealt with it in western and eastern cultures...from pits and night soil to fully reticulated sewage systems and bio-solids re-use. 'This book has the hard cold facts about human waste in time and space as never told before. Funny but not crude, informative but enjoyable. 7-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Where-Does-Go-When-Flush/dp/0958187800
Down The Plughole: Explore Your Plumbing (Thompson Yardley) $3 PB EC, $4 HB EC A fun book that spans sewer systems, home water supply, plumbing, skin bacteria and washing with a strong accent on environmental concerns. Also contains jokes, cartoons and tongue-twisters along with humorous illustrations. 7-11 YO
The Book Of Slime (Ellen Jackson) $4 HBDJ EC (Ex lib) Slime is slippery. Slime is squirmy. Slime is anything that is oily, greasy, goopy, and gross. Many adults won't care to know more, but primary graders will probably find this an enticing introduction. Further along, they will learn about the many ways animals use slime and about sliminess in humans (saliva and mucus). Also included are slimy jokes, a recipe for making both inedible and edible slime, and a short story about a boy who turns into slime himself. The fun tone and content are echoed in Ellis' illustrations, which have just the right level of disgustingness to satisfy kids without nauseating adults. This is a good selection to convince new readers that reading is entertaining and informative. 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Book-Slime-Ellen-Jackson/dp/0761300422
A First Look Book “Coffee” (Valerie Pitt) $3 HBDJ GC (Ex lib) Coffee has had a fascinating history. From its discovery by accident in Arabia, it has become the most popular beverage in many countries of the world. This simple account for young readers discusses where coffee is produced, the various types of coffee, how to make coffee and more. A lovely, older style book with lots of pen sketches. Our son loved it! 6-9 YO
A First Look Book “Tea” (Valerie Pitt) $3 HBDJ GC (Ex lib) Tea is known as ‘the cup that cheers’ and has a very ancient and interesting history – from earliest recorded origin in ancient China, through the excitements of the ‘Boston Tea Party’ and the great racing days of the tea-clippers, down to the discreet tea auctions held today. This book tells young readers the story of tea, how it is grown, plucked, shipped and blended. A lovely, older style book with lots of pen sketches. Our son loved it! 6-9 YO
DK Snap Shot “Incredible Skeleton Secrets” (Angela Wilkes) $4 PB EC Does a snake have a skeleton? How do crabs and turtles get around without a backbone? Find the answers to these and many other questions in the beautiful book. Study the skeletons of many families - elephant, monkey, human beings, and many more with a fun combination of great photos and clear, easy text. 7-10 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Incredible-Skeleton-Secrets-Snap-Shot/dp/1564587274
DK Snap Shot “Up In The Air” (Mary Ling) $4 PB EC Fly into the air with high hopping insects, floating balloons and soaring jet planes! Fascinating big photographs draw younger children into each page where simple information is imparted. Recommended! 4-8 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Incredible-Skeleton-Secrets-Snap-Shot/dp/1564587274 (Same format cover)
Science Discovery “Criminal Investigation” (Ian McKenzie) $2 HB EC (Ex lib) Explains how various methods of identifying criminals and analyzing evidence have evolved over time. Lots of photos, diagrams and clear, easy-to-understand text. 9+ http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/2937331/used/The%20History%20of%20Criminal%20Investigation (Cover newer)
Macmillan Encyclopedia Of Science “Communication: Print, Images, Sounds And The Computer” (Rhys Lewis) $2 HB EC Explores the diverse communication methods available today, whilst the second half of the book takes a close look at computers and their uses. Contains a glossary, index and further reading section. Lots of photos and diagrams. 10+
SCIENCE SERIES
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS SERIES (David Suzuki) $3 each, PB VGC+
Looking At The Body Do you know...a baby has a lot more bones than an adult? You' re shorter at bedtime than in the morning? It takes about 23 seconds for blood to circulate through your entire body? The smallest bone in your body is inside your ear? These are just a few of the amazing facts that introduce you to the fascinating world of the body. With David Suzuki as your guide, you' ll investigate what the different parts of the body are, how they are formed, and how they work. Wouldn' t you like to...make a stethoscope and listen to your heartbeat? Measure how big a breath you can take? Turn your feet into works of art? Try six impossible tricks? Filled with exciting projects and activities and extremely well illustrated, this is a great way for kids and their parents to participate in the science adventure. http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=4029143&matches=33&author=Suzuki%2C+David+T&browse=1&cm_sp=works*listing*title
Looking At Weather Do you know…what makes the Northern lights light up? What makes the wind blow? Why the earth keeps using the same rain-water—over and over again? What it’s like inside a cloud? These are just a few of the many amazing facts you’ll find and exciting discoveries you’ll make when you read Looking at Weather. With David Suzuki as your guide, you’ll find out what makes weather, where clouds, rain, snow, and lightning come from, and how weather affects our everyday lives. Wouldn’t you like to…make a cloud in your kitchen? Forecast the weather by making your own barometer? Do some amazing air tricks? Track down microclimates in your own house? Filled with exciting projects and activities and extremely well illustrated, a great way for kids and their parents to participate in the science adventure. http://www.amazon.com/Looking-Weather-David-Suzukis/dp/0471540471 (Cover different)
Looking At The Senses Do you know…you have about 100 "receptors" on the tip of each finger? The world’s best sense of smell belongs to an insect? Food tastes different in space, and no one knows why? Every person has a "blind spot" at the back of each eye? These are only a few of the amazing facts introduced about the fascinating and mysterious world of the senses. With David Suzuki as your guide, you will discover how your senses work, and how animal and insect senses compare to your own. And have you ever thought about machines that can "see" and "hear"? Well you’ll read all about that new technology and more. Wouldn’t you like to…find out where the most sensitive places on your skin are? See sound waves your voice makes? Play "eye-spy" with your own periscope? http://www.amazon.com/Looking-Senses-David-Suzukis/dp/047154048X (Cover different)
Looking At Plants Explains the importance of plants—all the various and incredible ways they've had to develop in order to protect themselves from being eaten; how they reproduce and the methods used to send their seeds over long distances. Offers a look at plant life including their roots and stems both as pipelines and in action. Also discusses leaves, fruits and much more. http://www.amazon.com/Looking-at-Plants-David-Suzuki/dp/0471547484 (Cover different)
Looking At The Environment Explains the term environment in ways that even science-shy children will find irresistible because of the numerous variety of amusing and easy activities, experiments, whimsical illustrations and ``amazing fact'' segments that make reading this such an enjoyable learning experience. http://www.amazon.ca/Looking-at-Environment-David-Suzuki/dp/0471547492 (Cover different)
DK EYEWITNESS GUIDES $6 each, HB EC (Some ex lib)
Car (Richard Sutton) Cars have come a long way in the century or so since they were invented. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs shows how cars have changed and developed, from the dangers of the early pioneering models to the complicated speedsters of today. See a horseless carriage and boneshaker, the elegant classics of the 1930s, and the family cars of the 1950s. Every aspect of the car's story is illustrated by a detailed look at a particular car, such as the Model T Ford, a vintage Rolls Royce and a 1930s Holden. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Car-Eyewitness-Guides-Richard-Sutton/dp/086318412X
Energy (Jack Challoner) Without energy, there would be nothing. There would be no Sun, no wind, no rivers, and no life at all. Energy is everywhere, and energy changing from one form to another, is behind everything that happens. Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they have been harnessed. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Energy-Jack-Challoner/dp/0789455765/ref=pd_sim_b_img_5
Fossil (Dr. Paul D. Taylor) $6 HB EC A guide to fossils, which are the remains or impression of prehistoric plants and animals hardened in rock. The book traces the history of life on Earth, moving from plants, fish, dinosaurs and mammals, right up to the amazing fossil remains of early people. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fossil-Eyewitness-Paul-Taylor/dp/086318409X/ref=pd_cp_b_0_img?pf_rd_p=212521391&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0756606829&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1JHR5PKB34DA3XDX0ABK (Cover different)
Matter (Christopher Cooper) Explore the amazing world of matter - from the earliest ideas of the four elements to the latest discoveries about the atom. It is all around us - we are made of it - everything, everywhere is made up of some form of matter. Some of the earliest scientific experiments attempted to find out what the things around us are made of, and today we are still discovering new forms and combinations of matter. Sharp, seemingly three-dimensional photos and intricate drawings accompany skilfully distilled texts that explain complex scientific principles and issues without oversimplifying them. Whether in search of a quick answer or interested in delving into a topic in detail, youngsters will find that these information-packed books fill their needs handily. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Matter-Christopher-Cooper/dp/0789448866 (Cover different)
Medicine (Steve Parker) Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating story of medicine. Superb colour photographs of medical instruments and experiments, plus modern internal imaging, offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the amazing discoveries that have transformed our understanding of medical science. See a set of false teeth from ancient Rome, how amputations were carried out before anaesthetics, what the first microscopes looked like, what a crash cart is used for, and how the periwinkle is used in the treatment of leukaemia. Learn how Charles II of England attempted to cure more than 92,000 people of scrofula, how pills were made in the 19th century, how the use of antiseptics became widespread, and what happens during microsurgery. Discover how unsuccessful physicians in ancient Egypt had their hands cut off, how black ants were once used instead of stitches to seal wounds, and why the work. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Medicine-Eyewitness-Books-Steve-Parker/dp/0789455803
Skeleton (Steve Parker) $6 HB EC The skeleton is the framework of the body. It supports, moves, and protects, allowing us to walk, run, jump, and swim. Eyewitness Skeleton brings its complexity and ingenuity of design vividly to life. Starting with the human skeleton, it explains how each set of bones functions. It examines in detail the construction of the skull, spine and rib cage, hands, arms, legs, and feet. Comparisons are drawn with the bones of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and mammals. See the 206 different bones in the human body, how your skull differs from a lion's or a chimp's, how teeth grow, and what each one is for, and what the inside of a bone looks like. Learn how bones mend themselves when they break, why half the bones in your body are in your hands and feet, how many toes a horse has and what has happened to the tail you once had. Discover which are the smallest bones in the human body, why some creatures wear their skeletons on the outside and what animal once owned the oldest bones ever found on Earth. And much, much more! http://www.amazon.com/Skeleton-Eyewitness-Books-Steve-Parker/dp/0756607264 (Cover different)
Time & Space (Mary & John Gribbin) Learn all about time travel, wormholes, and all the ways that the universe is thought to be constructed. Stand-ins from real life (like orange peels, broken glasses, and trains) help you figure out what Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and other physicists mean when they refer to black holes, space-time distortion, and other strange cosmic things. Starting with ancient ideas about space and time, and ending with the imaginary construction of a wormhole through time, Time & Space takes you on a colourfully illustrated trip through history, with great photos of the tools people have used to measure time and distance in many cultures. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Time-Space-John-Gribbin/dp/0789455781/ref=pd_sim_b_img_5
SCHOLASTIC QUESTION AND ANSWER SERIES (Melvin and Gilda Berger) $5 PB VGC 7-11 YO
Why Don’t Haircuts Hurt? Questions And Answers About The Human Body Find answers to more than 80 questions about the human body, including: How much food do you eat each year? Why is your body able to bend? What makes blood red? What are hiccups? What makes a cut stop bleeding? Why do you need two ears? Read straight through and become an expert. Find answers fast. Quiz your friends. There are hundreds of facts to collect, plus dramatic illustrations that show you the inside and outside of the human body in spectacular detail. http://www.amazon.com/Scholastic-Q-Haircuts-Question-Answer/dp/0439085691
Why Do Volcanoes Blow Their Top? Questions And Answers About Volcanoes And Earthquakes Whether children hear about volcanoes and earthquakes on television, learn about them at school, or live in vulnerable areas, they are amazed by ? and afraid of ? volcanoes and earthquakes. Kids want to know more about them, both to satisfy their curiosity and to ease their fears. This book explains everything about these natural disasters, from what happens just before a quake or eruption to how natural disasters help renew nature's landscape. Trivia-hungry readers will be amazed to learn that temperatures a few miles underground can reach 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit, or that 6,780 earthquakes hit Japan on one day in 1966. They will learn about how a farmer digging in his field found the ancient city of Pompeii. http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=48782&event=1016MAIN%7C1073374%7C1016
How Do Bats See In The Dark? Questions And Answers About Night Creatures In this wonderful introduction to nocturnal animals, kids will learn hundreds of facts about creatures of the night. Readers will find out that each kind of firefly has its own special signal, that cockroaches have been on Earth since the time of the dinosaurs, and that a litter of 14 baby opossums will fit easily in a soupspoon! http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/3008606/used/How%20Do%20Bats%20See%20in%20the%20Dark%3F:%20Questions%20and%20Answers%20about%20Night%20Creatures
What Makes An Ocean Wave? Questions And Answers About Oceans And Ocean Life In this book you will find the answers to more than 60 questions about oceans and ocean life. Why is the ocean blue? Is the Dead Sea really dead? What makes ocean water salty? Do fish sleep? What is a mermaid? Why should you care about the ocean? Read straight through and become an expert on oceans. Memorize facts to amaze your friends. Find answers fast. There are hundreds of facts to collect, plus dramatic illustrations that will show you the power and mystery of the ocean. http://www.peggy-bookstore.com/htdocs/English/detail.php?prodno=A-E11-010&isbn=0-439-14882-0
Are Mountains Growing Taller? Questions And Answers About The Changing Earth Are mountains growing taller? Some are. Mount Everest, for example, is the highest mountain in the world. And it is still growing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) every year. In the well received conversational style that sets the Q & A series apart, the Bergers provide a wonderful introduction to Earth science. Children will be eager to explore the changing earth they inhabit. They will learn how rocks are made, what makes a volcano erupt, and that mountains can not only grow taller, but shorter, too! http://bookwizard.scholastic.com/tbw/viewWorkDetail.do?workId=3480& (Cover format the same)
LET'S READ-AND-FIND-OUT SCIENCE BOOK SERIES
The series was created in the 1960's by early-childhood education experts, Roma Gans (Professor Emeritus of Childhood Education, Teachers College at Columbia University) and Franklyn Branley. Harper boasts that it is one of their longest running series. Each book in the series introduces the reader to a basic science concept and then, step-by-step, takes the reader through that idea, providing a story-like study for the young child. Accompanied by lovely illustrations, these are great beginning science books! 5-9 YO http://scootersonlinebookstore.com/science_books.aspx (All books similar formats)
“Salt” (Augusta Goldin) $4 HBDJ VGC
“Hot As An Ice Cube” (Philip Balestrino, illustrated by Tomie de Paola) $4 HBDJ VGC
“Birds At Night” (Roma Gans, illustrated by Aliki) $4 HBDJ VGC
“A Tree Is A Plant” (Clyde Robert Bulla) $4 HBDJ VGC
“The Wonder Of Stones” (Roma Gans) $4 HBDJ VGC