Books with author Peter Riley

This widley-used and highly-respected Student's Book, for Cambridge Secondary 1 Science, is fully matched to the Curriculum Framework, Cambridge Checkpoint Tests and the Cambridge Progression Tests.It provides superb support for your students and will bring Science to life with full-colour diagrams and illustrations. It will also help your students demonstrate an investigative and experimental approach, with a strong emphasis on Scientific Enquiry.Biology, Chemistry and Physics are combined in a single handy volume, but the material is in three distinct sections so you can still teach the course as three separate Sciences if you prefer.

Build confidence and understanding throughout the year with hundreds of additional practice questions.This Workbook supports our bestselling Checkpoint series, with exercises specifically matched to the Cambridge Progression tests and the Checkpoint tests.- Develops understanding and builds confidence ahead of assessment with exercises matched to the tests- Ensures a thorough understanding of all aspects of the course by following the structure of the relevant textbook- Saves planning time with exercises that are suitable for use in class or as homeworkThis Workbook is matched to the Cambridge Secondary 1 Curriculum Framework and follows the structure of the equivalent Checkpoint Student's Book exactly. This text has not been through the Cambridge endorsement process.

Build confidence and understanding throughout the year with hundreds of additional practice questions.This Workbook supports our bestselling Checkpoint series, with exercises specifically matched to the Cambridge Progression tests and the Checkpoint tests.- Develops understanding and builds confidence ahead of assessment with exercises matched to the tests- Ensures a thorough understanding of all aspects of the course by following the structure of the relevant textbook- Saves planning time with exercises that are suitable for use in class or as homeworkThis Workbook is matched to the Cambridge Secondary 1 Curriculum Framework and follows the structure of the equivalent Checkpoint Student's Book exactly. This text has not been through the Cambridge endorsement process.

They were the men whose originality and genius were ahead of their time: Copernicus, Edison, Gutenberg, Watt, Lumiere, Marconi, and Bell. We all know their contributions — among them the printing press, the light bulb, and the telephone. They are milestones of the past and inventions that we still use today.Journal of Discovery is a unique collection of exquisite pop-ups and illustrations that celebrates these intellectual pioneers and their awe-inspiring works. Readers will learn about the Lumiere brothers, who made the first motion picture, and Marchese Marconi, who developed the first radio telegraph picture. They’ll find out how James Watt perfected the steam engine and how Johannes Gutenberg developed his innovative method of printing. They’ll learn how these ideas were received in the past, and how they continue to influence our present — and our future.A stunning gift for history buffs and budding inventors of all ages, Journal of Discovery is sure to fascinate and inspire.

Readers will be electrified by this dazzling exploration of how electricity works. With relatable examples of electronics they can find at home, this colorful book will fuel readers’ curiosity while expanding their understanding of electricity and its uses. Accessible information about circuits, conductors, and cells will help readers grasp the fundamentals of electricity. Fun experiments—such as building a robot head or making an electronic switch—bring these lessons to life in a safe, manageable, and exciting way.

A first science series that introduces young readers to basic science principles in a friendly and accessible way. Early scientific skills are taught through a combination of experiments, activities and key questions, designed to get young scientists thinking!Ways into Science: Lifecycles explores how everything around us - from plants to birds - begins, grows and changes over time.

Squishing, stretching, turning, and twisting. Author Peter Riley makes learning about physical science concepts fun. After core principals of force are explained through easy-to-understand scenarios, such as when a child pulls on their socks, the concepts of gravity, friction, and magnetic fields are explored. Readers will learn how to use magnets through entertaining experiments. Answers to activities are provided at the back of the book, each activity being easily accomplished through the use of household items.