Books in First Look: Science series

This is one of a series of first science books that use cut-out photographs and minimum text to help children observe their world and to understand the science behind what they see. This book on things that fly includes suggestions for science and technology activities.

An introduction to building looks at bricklaying, animal constructions, foundations, roofs, strong shapes, pylons, bridges, tents, materials testing, and acid rain

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Simple text and illustrations explain how snow is formed.

Describes in simple terms why some things float and some sink.

In this series children and animals find out about friction, volume, heat and the senses. There are notes for adults and experiments for children. In this story it's too hot for Jenny, her dog and even the flowers - but she learns that shade and a garden hose can make the day a little cooler.

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Describes the physical properties of apples and how they grow

Describes in simple words different sounds, how they are made, and how they travel

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Describes in simple terms why some things balance and other things fall over

Describes the properties of light, including how shadows are made, what produces light, and how light relates to reflections and color.