Books with author Peta Johnson

Understanding Science is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular science topic with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and glossary of terms. Our Bodies are amazing: they gradually develop as we grow and they enable us to do so many exciting things. This book explains the basics of how your body works. It also tells you how to look after it - with a healthy diet and plenty of exercise - so that it will allow you to live a long and active life. The Our Bodies book includes: teeth and the skeleton, diet, muscles and movement, pulse rate and effects of exercise on the body.

Joe and Claire can see why Mum chucked Dad out. He looks a mess, he can’t cook, and he’s useless around the house - something must be done. They are the only ones who can transform him, and impress Mum into taking him back. Disaster strikes, however, when Mum starts seeing slimy and creepy Roger.... A funny, realistic novel about two children who are trying to get their parents back together, from best-selling author Pete Johnson.

Understanding Science is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular science topic with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and glossary of terms. Animals and Plants come in all shapes and sizes, but have you ever wondered exactly how they relate to their surroundings and to one another? Living creatures both support and compete with each other as they feed, grow and reproduce. This book describes and explains the key features that they share and highlights some important differences between them. The Animals and Plants book includes: life cycles, seed dispersal, germination, habitats, adaptation, micro-organisms/decay and food chains.

Science doesn't have to just be about periodic tables and test tubes. For those kids (and adults) who are put off reading or learning about science because they think it's too hard, too boring, or just has nothing to do with them, think again...50 Amazing Things Kids Need to Know About Science will help to explain science and technology in clear and interesting ways that reinforce what children are learning at school. Packed with hundreds of amazing facts, hands on activities and 50 extraordinary (and some downright bizarre) scenarios, this book will entertain as much as it informs and is the perfect companion for curious minds. Includes key concepts for physics, chemistry and biology through 50 fun chapters such as: How to make an explosion; How to make identical twins; How to survive in space; How to read someone's mind; How to survive a poisonous snake-bite; How to talk to aliens; How to feed everyone on the planet; How to make yourself invisible; How to build a flying machine; How

Understanding Science is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular science topic with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and glossary of terms. Forces and Electricity propels you into two particularly exciting areas of science. Forces influence every aspect of your life, making things go faster or slower, rise or fall, float or sink. Equally important is electricity - a form of energy that helps you with many everyday tasks. Both these topics are covered in detail, and include enjoyable activities. The Forces and Electricity book includes: magnets, friction, air and water resistance, gravity, weight and electricity.

My true identity...spells danger! Everyone thinks Tasha is a big joke because she is obsessed with spies. But when Henry, the new boy at school, accidentally mixes up his notebook with hers, Tasha has breathed her last ever bit of dull air. Henry tells her he is a teenage spy. And that he needs to use her room for surveillance on his latest targets. Tasha is just thrilled to discover that her neighbours are enemy agents. And her new life of spying, gadgets and sneaking around is really cool. But is Henry all he claims to be? Or could he be stretching the truth? Tasha's doubts grow...and then she receives an incredible shock ...