Books in Science at work series

Scientists can change the world! Benjamin Franklin's experiments helped us understand electricity. This title introduces budding scientists and engineers to Benjamin Franklin whose discoveries changed the course of science. Photos and illustrations bring the stories of this great mind to life, and a quiz lets readers test their newfound knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This series uses cartoon-style illustrations and humorous narrative text to make key topics in Science and Geography accessible and engaging. This approach encourages children to read about and understand complex ideas. The story follows astronaut Zac on his first trip into space. There he experiences what life is like without the pulling force of gravity - what it's like to move, eat, sleep and go to the toilet! This book also contains an experiment, useful websites and an index. Reviews for previous titles in the Science Works series: 'Making science accessible and fun for younger readers is no easy task, but the author/illustrator partnership of Bailey and Lilly makes a brilliant job of it...Bright appealing cartoon-style artwork and a continuous narrative text treat each topic in the form of a story...Highly recommended' Books for Keeps, 5 star review. 'Using a clear and engaging narrative format with well-conceived and lavishly produced illustrations, the Science Works series interweaves science knowledge into a story with humour and interest' Times Educational Supplement.

Scientists can change the world! Michael Faraday's work helped us understand magnetism. This title introduces budding scientists and engineers to Michael Faraday whose discoveries changed the course of science. Photos and illustrations bring the stories of this great mind to life, and a quiz lets readers test their newfound knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Looks at different types of radiation, where it comes from, why it is important, and how it can be extremely dangerous. Radiation is all around us-in the earth, in the air, and in space. We can see and feel some forms of radiation, such as light and heat. Other forms, such as radio waves, pass right through our bodies without us even knowing. This book looks at the many different types of radiation. Find out where radiation comes from, why it is important, and how it can be extremely dangerous.