Books in Exploring the Science of Nature series

Describes different kinds of energy and explores some properties of energy and some of the different forms that it can take

This fascinating book takes you on a journey to the Moon, the planets of the solar system and beyond; hands-on experiments show you how to make a dish antenna and simulate solar heat!

How was the Earth formed and what is it made up of? Discover the forces that shape the land, with exciting experiments to explain the science.

The history of rail development and travel in a fun-to-follow format, together with technology projects to try yourself, perfect for 8-12 year-olds at home or school.

The story of technology, from simple gears and levers to high-tech gadgets, with science projects to try yourself, perfect for 8-12 year-olds at home or school.

Dramatic photographs team up with lively and informative text to explore and explain the workings of weather from different climates all around the world. Complete with simple experiments that you can do, such as creating static electricity and making your own weather station.

A lively introduction to rocks and minerals and how they are formed and used, with facts, pictures and science projects to try yourself, perfect for 8-12 year-olds at home or school.

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Extraordinary pictures capture the beauty and power of our planet in action. Action-packed text explains the facts about eruptions and quakes, how they happen and how they affect the world. Simulate an earthquake or an erupting volcano with 19 easy-to-do experiments sure to appeal to 8-12 year olds.

The story of cars and how they work, with 13 experiments and 280 pictures.

Discover the flight techniques of insects, birds and flying creatures, and human inventions from kites to airliners; step-by-step experiments help you understand how flight works.