Evolution can be a difficult idea to wrap our brains around: it deals with random, unlikely events, combined with vast lengths of time too enormous to comprehend. But the evidence is all around us - in the fossils of long-dead creatures, and in our genes and the relationships between all living beings. Amazing Evolution shines a light on this incredible process, from the beginnings of life around 3.8 billion years ago, to the millions of different species alive today, including the moon-walking, talking apes with super-powerful brains - human beings! Filled with clear explanations,...

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create! Get ready to build your very own fairground! From a carousel to the big wheels and roller coasters, step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model fairground needs. Learn about principles of design and engineering as well as craft techniques to unleash your creativity! Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft equipment. Why not check...

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create! Get ready to build your very own theatre and film set! From set design to special effects and red curtains, step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model theatre or film set requires. Learn about principles of design and engineering as well as craft techniques to unleash your creativity! Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft equipment. ...

Be a SCIENCE MAKER by experimenting, tinkering and building to discover the wonders of science! Learn all about FORCES by following in the footsteps of famous scientists, artists, engineers and inventors. - Build a car ramp and experiment with acceleration like Galileo Galilei - Be inspired by artist Lin Emery to build a kinetic sculpture - Make a hot air balloon like the Montgolfier brothers ... and much more! Each title in this series contains ten 'makes', prompted by featured profiles of great scientists, artists and engineers. Children will learn about and create the experiments...

Find out more about the animals of the world, how they adapt to survive and how they use tools just like us! From dogs and lions to kingfishers and atlas moths, this collection is packed full of fascinating facts about both familiar and more unusual animals.The selection of texts has been based on children's favourite non-fiction topics, supporting national curriculum topics and providing phonics practice. This fascinating Read with Oxford collection of six non-fiction texts is ideal for children who are starting to use letter sounds to read simple words. It is packed full of incredible...

These investigations and experiments will get your Science Skills Sorted

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create

From sonic booms to sound waves, find out all about sound and what it does in this fascinating book, including what lies ahead for our use of sound in the future. "Super Science" fact boxes give interesting stats and lesser-known facts so you can impress your friends with your science knowledge!