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Magnetism
Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury
Library Binding (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2014)Everyone is familiar with magnets, but how much do we know about how they actually work? This book explores the basics of magnets, looking at topics such as poles, electromagnets, and how we use the Earth’s magnetic field to find our way.
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Electricity
Louise Spilsbury
Hardcover (Raintree, July 18, 2013)We depend on electricity in nearly every facet of our daily lives. But what exactly is electricity, how do we generate it, and how can we use it? This book explores the phenomenon that keeps the modern world up and running.
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Light and Sound
Louise Spilsbury
Paperback (Raintree, July 3, 2014)We learn about the world by seeing and hearing, but how do light and sound actually work? This book explores the ways that light and sound travel, how we sense them, and how they affect our daily lives.
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Micro-Organisms
Richard Spilsbury
Paperback (Raintree, July 3, 2014)Our world is filled with living things too small to see. Some of these microorganisms are harmful, and some are helpful. This book explores the amazing diversity of microorganisms and looks at how we depend on them.
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Plants
Melanie Waldron
Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 14, 2014)Plants come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny mosses to giant sequoia trees. Yet they all share some features and processes. This book explores how plants make their own food, how they grow and reproduce, and how they live in a wide range of different habitats.
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Micro-Organisms
Richard Spilsbury
Hardcover (Raintree, Aug. 15, 2013)Our world is filled with living things too small to see. Some of these microorganisms are harmful, and some are helpful. This book explores the amazing diversity of microorganisms and looks at how we depend on them.
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Electricity
Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury
Library Binding (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)We depend on electricity in nearly every facet of our daily lives. But what exactly is electricity, how do we generate it, and how can we use it? This book explores the phenomenon that keeps the modern world up and running.
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Electricity
Louise Spilsbury
Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 14, 2014)We depend on electricity in nearly every facet of our daily lives. But what exactely is electricity, how do we generate it, and how can we use it? This book explores the phenomenon that keeps the modern world up and running.
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Variation and Classification
Melanie Waldron
Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 14, 2014)Our world is incredibly diverse, but why are living things so different, and how do we make sense of the vast range of life forms? This book tackles the issues of variation - how and why it occurs - and classification, looking at how we organize plants and animals into groups.
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Energy and Matter
Gerard Cheshire
Paperback (MMS Gold, April 1, 2010)Sustainable Futures explores the current threats to our world resources and the possible solutions to some of the most urgent and difficult problems facing today's decision-makers. What is a renewable energy source? Is nuclear power a good source of energy? Why are wind farms so controversial? And, how is energy linked to climate change? Energy answers these questions and many others. From turning off lights to hydroelectric schemes, Energy looks at issues surrounding the world's energy supplies and the demand for energy. Discover what we mean by a sustainable energy source, and what you can do to help conserve energy.
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Sound and Vibrations
Gerard Cheshire
Paperback (MMS Gold, April 1, 2010)This title introduces the reader to the importance of sound in our daily lives. Find out how sounds are made and detected, learn about some unusual uses of sound, and discover the ways in which sound can be recorded and reproduced. This series is packed with the latest scientific information and is an ideal support for physics students at Key Stage 3 level. The series will also be of interest to older students. Fascinating feature boxes outline recent physics research and encourage the reader to look more closely at the world in which they live. Key concepts are brought to life with full color illustrations and mini quizzes help to reinforce new ideas.
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