Books in Let's Investigate Science series

Islands are a diverse and fascinating type of landform. This easy-to-follow narrative takes readers from the island-building volcanoes of the Pacific to the ice sheets of the world's largest island. Using simple language and key science vocabulary, the text illuminates subjects that young scientists wonder about. How do islands form? How does life occur on islands? What impact do people have on islands? Readers learn about amazing animals that flourish on islands, as well as measures taken to protect them. Color photographs, fun facts, and a hands-on activity shine a light on these unique geographical features.

Early in the 17th century, Francis Bacon decided that the best way to learn about the world was to discover things for oneself. Since then, science has been a marriage of observation and experimentation. The experiments contained in each chapter allow young scientists to investigate basic principles using common household materials and easy-to-follow instructions. The titles are filled with dozens of color photographs that illustrate experiments and provide a glimpse of everyday and extraordinary uses of the subject. In addition, engaging features such as Did You Know? boxes provide fascinating facts. The In Focus sections offer in-depth looks at specific features of each subject. In The Real World boxes highlight pivotal experiments by real scientists.