Science Books

From Joseph Banks to Ernest Rutherford and Beatrice Tinsley to Ingrid Visser, Atoms, Dinosaurs & DNA profiles 68 of New Zealand's most remarkable scientists. Among them are some of the earliest explorers and collectors, the first professional scientists, twentieth-century pioneers in emergin...

Science has never been so easy - or so much fun! With The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High school science teach Tom Robinson shows you how to expand your sci...

Master the real science behind electricity and have a blast doing it. Includes a genuine Klutz alkaline battery, a buzzer, a propeller, a light bulb, a motor, and other useful doodads - everything you need for all eight projects. Toss in a little history and you've got an activity book so good...

Look up at the night sky, away from city lights, and watch as the stars appear. These pinpricks of light are giant balls of burning gas, millions and millions and millions of kilometres away. So far away that it takes the light thousands of years to reach us. This book, published in collaboration wi...

Packed with clear, accessible study notes for every GCSE Physics topic, this Revision Guide is an ideal study companion for the whole course. It also includes revision summary questions, advice on exam skills and a touch of humour to help prevent students getting bogged down. Suitable for all exam b...

Hodder Science is an exciting and innovative course that supports the latest National Curriculum guidelines for Key Stage 3 Science. Pupil's Book A for Year 7 aims to stimulate and motivate pupils by relating science to real life. The second edition, set in double page spreads, comprises a number of...

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, "Discover Science" gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, ani...

This book tells the story behind Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution from the fun and fabulous Robert Winston. Join Robert Winston for an amazing look at the story of evolutionary science and the way Charles Darwin's revolutionary theories changed the world. Explore lands of fire, meet curious crea...

Providing every young aspiring astronomer with an enthralling, up-to-date overview of the known universe, and the history of its exploration, this atlas explains the latest scientific space concepts through a unique mix of narrative and interactive features, including a 3-D relief solar system map a...

"If the rarest bird in the world can be rescued, then given human determination and effort, no species need become extinct." Dr Don Merton This moving and beautiful book, written and magnificently illustrated by Mary Taylor, is the story of the efforts of Dr Don Merton and the New Zeala...

This is an introduction to science activities, showing how to set up and carry out dozens of investigations, using everyday things. The book is split into themed sections which show a range of activities, including chemical reactions, nature projects and tests on the senses. All the activities are a...

Bill's own fascination with science began with a battered old schoolbook he had when he was about ten or eleven years old in America. It had an illustration that captivated him - a cutaway diagram showing Earth's interior as it would look if you cut into it with a large knife and carefully removed a...

Crammed full of comic strips, features, activities and games, this title is the annual with the squishy bits left in.

This title is crammed full of comic strips, features, activities and games. It's the annual with the squishy bits left in!

Taking a journey from the very small, to the very big, this work takes the reader on a tour of everything in science from the smallest thing ever to the horribly huge universe. And it's all in full colour and in new flexi-bound paperback format.

This is a reissue with 16 pages of extra material, including an index.

A Ducati motorcycle wins the Battle of the Twins race but the second placing is a surprise - an almost unknown motorcycle called a Britten. Little is known about the bike. Then rumour spreads that the sleek machine was hand-built by some fellow in his home workshop, in a remote place called New Zeal...

Science meets the visual arts in this exciting interpretation of the periodic table of the elements. Whilst the layout is conventional, the elements are illustrated in an innovative way that looks at the manner in which they affect our daily lives. The result is a collection of stunning visual image...

Each page in this book features a different animal, carefully camouflaged in its natural habitat. A rhyme tells readers what to look for, with animals such as a lion, seal, frog and chick to spot. Slinky Malinki, the black cat, also makes an appearance in the book. Review "Play hide-and-s...

This astonishingly inventive title allows young children to discover the inner workings of the human body in a gently humorous, yet wholly accurate way. Bright, original colour illustrations and diagrams display all the major organs of the human body and are accompanied by witty, clear and informati...

Small in size but big in personality, stars of movies, TV, and games, penguins are loved by kids everywhere. In this book kids can meet every one of the seventeen different kinds of penguin and discover how they eat, sleep, talk, walk, and swim. Big and beautiful Antarctic images, especially shot fo...

It's easy to bone up on Skeletons with the relaunch of thIs Scholastic Science Reader--now with a new cover, photographs, and interior design. With brand new covers, updated photographs, and new interior designs, this series brings simple and fun information to beginning readers. In Skeletons, reade...

How does an acorn grow into a tree? What does a baby sea horse eat? You can discover the amazing stages of different life cycles and learn all about your favourite species with this stunning series. It features beautiful photography of development stages, and a bright, vibrant design. It covers vari...

The OCR AS, and its companion title OCR A2, together comprise a suite of activities and learning objectives keyed specifically to the OCR specification. Engaging, current material provides a flexible means by which students can consolidate existing knowledge and develop critical thinking and literac...

Did you know that grasshoppers can sing? This amazing fact and many more can be found in this informative book. Readers will explore the world of these insects that can jump over 20 times their length and hide in the grass for protection from their enemies. Detailed photographs show the different pa...

Science is vital for every inhabitant of today's world, and being scientifically informed and literate is a crucial part of any child's education. Science can seem daunting especially as scientific knowledge advances so quickly and this volume is the perfect purchase for any family. It will bear rep...

HOW TO MAKE A UNIVERSE FROM 92 INGREDIENTS takes on the impossible and triumphs - it makes chemistry fun! A unique and imaginative take on chemistry for children, with 'experiments' that show ho all things are made from just 92 chemical elements - from tree to mobile phones, to humans and the Sun - ...

From outer space to the inside of bodies, explore the incredible world of science with this first reference for young scientists - now in paperback! Help your child take an incredible look at the physics, biology and chemistry that shapes everything around us. Packed with answers, they'll discover w...

Fun experiments for kids from the experts in mythbusting! Kid-friendly and age appropriate, this book is packed with fun experiments to do for school and at home based on the popular Mythbusters TV show from the Discovery Channel.

Winner of the Junior Aventis Prize for Science Books in 2007, "Can You Feel the Force?" is the ultimate fun-filled science book that puts the fizz back into Physics, now in paperback. Physics doesn't just happen in a lab - it happens in the kitchen, in your bath, in a car! Join a thrilling...

Can you believe what the amazing Ripley world of machines has to tell you? How do airships work? How long is the longest stretch limo? Meet Robosaurus, the 12-metre-tall car-crushing giant! Which ship can flip? Do brick boats float? From micro-cars and monster trucks to jet engines and pedal power, ...

From the pumping power of your heart, to the awesome ability of the brain, the Human Body Encyclopedia is packed with answers. Discover how the body manages to stay upright, what happens to your food after you have eaten and why we hiccup and cough. Major body systems such as digestion and the skele...

This charming board bookintroduces young children to different types of animals and the places theylive in a fun and interactive way. The unique format, combining delightful illustrations with dramatic close up photographs, is sure to engage youngsters as they explore eachanimal's home.

We spent a year collecting the most incredible photography, facts, and true-life survival stories imaginable. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and volcanoes — each gets its own section. In Klutz tradition, we also include a variety of hands-on experiences. The most eye-cat...

""Isn't it a wonder that out in the pond, smooth wiggly tadpoles lose their tails and grow legs, and turn into frogs? And that fuzzy caterpillars weave silken cocoons around themselves and go to sleep, then wake up as pretty moths or butterflies?" " It's a rare nonfiction book ...

Discover how things are made and work with this first reference for young readers and writers. Help your child take an incredible look at the way things are made and how they work with this fantastic fact-packed encyclopedia which shows and explains everything. In this title, they'll discover how th...

*Epidemics & Plagues explores killer diseases past and present, explaining how they spread rapidly to affect huge numbers of people worldwide. Read the appalling story of the Black Death that swept through medieval Europe, learn about a devastating smallpox epidemic in the Americas and find out ...

An overview of the life and work of Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists the world has ever known, whose discoveries and theories have pervaded everyday life. "The Big Idea" series aims for a clear-cut presentation of complex and revolutionary scientific ideas. Author Bi...