Books in Amazing Science Discoveries series

-- Clear and concise biographies of the world's most important and influential scientists-- Traces the development of revolutionary ideas and inventions that continue to shape the way we live-- Complemented by full-color paintings, drawings, and photographsHere is the life story of the French chemist and physicist whose work with radioactive elements provided the foundation for the Atomic Age.

Discover Science is designed to capture the imagination of the youngest readers with bright dynamic photography, and just the right amount of core information. With key vocabulary defined on each page and hands-on projects to help children engage the senses and build on what they learn, this series is a fantastic first introduction to the natural world. Dive in to the secret world of animal camouflage. Learn how some animals use disguises to catch their prey while others use camouflage to avoid being eaten. Discover the great lengths to which some prey animals will go to avoid being attacked, even changing their true shape, color, or nature in order to protect themselves. Along the way, readers will learn about how animals adapt to their environment, and come to appreciate the amazing diversity of the animal kingdom.

Discover Science: Solar System by Mike Goldsmith is the perfect introduction for young readers to the endlessly fascinating topic of space and the vast, mysterious worlds that make up our solar system. Discover the activity of the flaming prominences of the sun and the bubbling volcanoes of Venus. Examine the apparently lifeless craters on the moon, Saturn's swirling rings, and giant Jupiter's great red spot. Marvel at space travelers such as the comet Halle-Bopp, mighty meteorites, and the Spirit and Viking space probes on their missions to Mars. Budding astronomers will be intrigued and enthralled by the strange and diverse worlds that make up our solar system.

This wonderful new book introduces children to the concepts of push and pull, friction, and gravity, as well as how our own muscles use force to push us along. Action-oriented photographs show examples of a huge magnet that attracts or pulls iron, wind pushing a water wheel to make it turn, and a skydivers parachute slowing down the pull of gravity toward the ground.

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design,Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System.Go on a breath-taking tour of the wide oceans and seas with Discover Science: Oceans and Seas by Nicola Davies.There is a lot to discover in the ocean―after all, two -thirds of Earth is covered by water! What kinds of animals live in shallow tropical reefs; what creatures lurk near the deepest ocean floor? How do humans affect sea life, and what mysteries are scientists still trying to solve? A parent and teacher guide, craft activities, and a glossary and index enhance this useful reference book.

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System. In today's wired world, robots are everywhere: in the movies, on TV, in space, in computer games. Discover Science: Robots by Clive Gifford introduces the concept of a robot, and examines the many uses of robots in science, entertainment and industry. Definitions of new words are provided on each page, and at the end children can do one of three hands-on activities to create their own robots.