Books in Science Explorer Junior series

In this book an active approach is taken to find out about the properties and uses of metals. Children are encouraged to ask questions and formulate ideas which they then test out. It asks where does metal come from?; Which metals are magnetic?; Does metal, wood or plastic conduct heat the fastest? And it also looks at musical instruments, the recycling of metal and asks why metals are used to make various everyday objects?

Finding Out About Dinosaurs, the second book in the Science Explorers series, takes a fresh look at some of the most mysterious and popular creatures to ever walk the earth. What makes dinosaurs harder to study than any other animal in the world? For one thing, they've been extinct for millions of years. No one has ever seen a living dinosaur. Every picture, model and computer graphic of a dinosaur is based on how scientists think these animals would have looked, sounded and acted. As these perceptions are constantly changing, scientists find more and different ways to study these fascinating creatures. From the eggs they laid, to their dung and other fossilized remains, dinosaurs have left a trail of evidence that tells us how they lived, what they ate, how they took care of their babies and even how they died. Full of intriguing facts, photographs and illustrations Finding Out About Dinosaurs is an entertaining and information-packed guide to the ever-expanding world of the "terrible lizard." Each chapter opens with a dinosaur profile, including Sauropods, Hadrosaurs, Ceratopsians, Coelurosaurs and Tyrannosaurs. Young readers will learn how dinosaur bones are discovered, what secrets dinosaur dung can reveal, how new species are identified as well as how dinosaur groups spread from one part of the globe to another. Author Elin Kelsey profiles researchers who are using exciting new approaches to learn more about this incredibly diverse group of animals.

A study of the properties and uses of paper, for children between the ages of five and seven. It features colour photographs of children involved in activities to make them more accessible. The content supports schemes of work for science at Key Stage 1, and there are pages of notes for parents and teachers with information about scientific principles. The volume is part of a series in which children are encouraged to ask questions about what different materials are like, formulate ideas about how a material might behave, and test out these ideas for themselves. There is an index of key words and ideas.

Whales have fascinated us for centuries. These incredible creatures are respected for their size as well as their intelligence. But how do scientists and researchers study the elusive whale? Finding Out About Whales provides a dynamic look at what's happening right now in the remarkable undersea explorations. Learn about the special characteristics and explorations of Blue Whales, Humpback Whales, Gray Whales, Beluga Whales and Killer Whales. About the series: In the Science Explorers series, young readers will be guided by real-life scientists and researchers to get a first hand look at cutting-edge research about some of the most legendary and mysterious animals in the world.