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Explains key topics through a combination of science, history and practical investigations. Panels explain when scientists got it right and when they it wrong. Promotes an understanding of how the knowledge and theory of science are established through good scientific enquiry. ... Read more

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Forces and Movement looks at the different forces from gravity to friction and the effects they have on objects and their movement. The Earth and Space explores how the Earth moves around the Sun and its position in space as a whole. Both books consider how the ancient Greeks explained these phenomena and why the work of people like Newton and Galileo led their ideas to be reinterpreted. ... Read more

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Discusses various aspects of force and motion, including gravity, the measurement of forces, Newton's laws, speed, friction, air resistance, floating and sinking, magnetic force, and electricity. ... Read more

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Since the 1970s, Peter Riley and his wife have been making regular trips to the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales, and he has been writing a series of poems and meditations about the place - a spectacular area of natural beauty. To date, many of these poems, and poem-sequences, have appeared in small-press and bibliophile editions, and in artists' books. Three of the sequences were also collected in the author's Selected Poems, 'Passing Measures', published by Carcanet in 2000. Now, for the first time, all of Peter Riley's Llyn writings - poems and prose-poems - are collected together under one set of covers. ... Read more

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This book examines the science skills you would need to survive in forest environments such as rainforest and temperate forests. It begins with a map showing where these habitats are located in the world. The text then looks at the features of these habitats and at how these features might help you to survive if you were on an expedition in these regions. Aspects of survival are considered and each one is supported by a science activity which the readers can perform using everyday materials and equipment. For example, it shows you what to wear, how to find your way, stay safe and, if necessary, be rescued. There is an easy-to-follow activity on every other spread. ... Read more

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This was the first publication of Peter Riley's long Alstonefield poem, coimprising thre first 4 books. It has since been superseded by a larger collection under the same title from Carcanet Press. ... Read more

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This volume is subtitled 'Uncollected Poems 1965-2006' and is exactly that: a book which brings together a number of scattered poems, and hard-to-find publications, that deserve to be preserved in book form.There is no overlap here with either of the author's Carcanet collections, or with his previous Shearsman publications, but there are pieces here that relate to those books, such as the previously uncollected 'Alstonefield', Part VI, Carpathian poems that relate to 'The Dance at Mociu', and earlier experimental poems such as 'Small Square Plots' and 'Floating Verses'. the book is essentail for admirer's of Riley's art and appears simultaneously with 'The Llyn Writings'. ... Read more

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Intended as a fun way for young scientists to learn about the workings of the natural world, this is a pocket-sized book providing facts about stars and planets. It features a sliding acetate cover, die-cut pages and flaps to reveal details about the universe.. ... Read more

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Key topics explained through an original combination of science, history and practical investigations ... Read more

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Essential Science is a series of sound science reference books, written by an award-winning author. In 'Keeping Warm' we explore how human beings keep warm and cool down through a stimulating combination of factual information and hands-on investigation. ... Read more

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Introduces basic scientific principles from daily experience ... Read more

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Key topics explained through an original combination of science, history and practical investigations ... Read more

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The topics covered in this series are specifically chosen to help children to develop a sense of 'awe and wonder'. They are topics that children and teachers love and now meet perfectly the need of a more creative curriculum. Each topic is closely keyed into the requirements of different subjects in the national curriculum to provide a cross-curricular project. The books can also be used to provide additional activities to topics and modules already established in a school to generate extra interest. Activities are provided for children aged from 5 to 11 - enabling teachers to find activities at a level suitable for all their children - extending the more able and supporting the less able. This also means that the books are ideal for teachers who have to teach mixed aged classes and enables topics to be used throughout the whole key stage or school. Children of all ages enjoy finding out about the Olympics - what the ancient games were like, how they changed and what they are like today.This book shows how this natural enthusiasm for a topic can be used as a basis for developing history and PE, motivating children to explore and think independently using their knowledge and skills. Topics explored include: life in Ancient Greece; the Ancient games; from the old to the new; Olympic sports; and, opening and closing ceremonies. ... Read more

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Describes how sound is made and travels in waves, and how we can vary pitch and volume. The text also explores how scientists in the past have established this knowledge. ... Read more

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Part of the "Everyday Science" series that introduces science and technology to younger readers through familiar and popular settings such as the street, home, farm and kitchen. Each title focuses on one or two scientific principles - energy and movement, materials and structures, and looks at those topics within one environment. Hands-on activities are included in the text for children to widen their understanding. This book examines the many aspects of the street where science and technology are at work - the focus being on how energy is used by people, vehicles, lights and how things move. This series is designed to support the National Curriculum requirements in science and technology. ... Read more

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The Real Scientist puts the WOW factor back into science -- investigate, experiment, get going! ... Read more