An interactive guide to encourage children to explore the world of science, giving them a way to build on the science curriculum taught in school. Scientific facts and theories are presented in a fun and fascinating way that will encourage children to learn about the Living World, the Physical and Material World and the Earth and Beyond. Each topic area is designed to explain and illustrate the relevant scientific principles and each page spread provides at least one easy to follow, step-by-step experiment to do at home or school. The back of the book lists areas for further study.

Table of Contents

LIVING WORLD: The Human Body; What Makes Us Unique?; Adapting to Change; The Food we Eat; Bacteria & Fermentation; PHYSICAL & MATERIAL WORLD: Sound and Light; Incredible Codes; States of Matter; Eyes Wide Open; PLANET EARTH & BEYOND: Discovering Space; Weather; Active Earth; The Ground Beneath Us