Books in Knowledge Masters series

This is a series that introduces younger readers to science and nature in the world around them. Children get to examine physical forces and processes that determine the environment we live in now and in the future such as: the weather; the seasons; and the water cycle. Each subject is given a simplified yet thorough explanation, and each book contains easy experiments children can carry out at home with step-by-step instructions helping them to gain hands-on experience and reinforce learning. This guide covers the weather.

Presenting a mind-blowing line-up of musical talent! Superstar Rock n' Roll legends Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard! Cool classical megastars Mozart, Beethoven, Pavarotti! Mega pop legends The Beatles, The Sex Pistols, Oasis! AND many more special guests...Tune in to all sorts of COOL musical happenings, from the birth of the blues to the AMAZING invention of a sound recording machine. Get into the groove with MIND-BOGGLING musical instruments, and read about a tragedy that sparked the biggest MUSICAL EXPLOSION ever. PLUS how to become and overnight pop sensation! If you want to be in the know, get The Knowledge!

Ever wondered how old the earth is, or how many galaxies there are in the universe? These questions and many more are answered in this fascinating series. Each book comes complete with a fully interactive CD-ROM including exciting internet links that take children to the most interesting and informative sites on the net. Knowledge Master is a complete, user-friendly multimedia package that's ideal for home, school or just having fun! * A perfect aid for school projects or homework tasks. * Popular subjects that children will want to learn about. * Covers a wide range of subject matter, which all comes together to create a library of information that children can refer to at any time. * Contains the latest and most up-to-date internet links. * Striking full-colour illustrations to grab and keep the child's attention. * Titles are presented in a question and answer style making the information easily understandable. * Published simultaneously in hardback for gift and institutional use, and in great value paperback that children can buy for themselves.

This series studies the natural elements and explains to children the part they play in their lives. This book looks at the earth around us in all its forms - hills, mountains and rocks, cities, woods, valleys and fields of growing crops. It also looks at all the things which live on the earth - plants, flowers and trees, fish, animals and birds, and people. The book includes a section for teachers and parents with notes on how to use the book with pre-readers and first readers and suggestions for discussion topics. Roger Coote has written a number of other Firefly titles, including those in the "My World", "Journeys", "Habitats", and "Journey through History" series.