Books in Science All Around Me series

Introduces the form of energy known as light, its spectrum, and some of the uses for it in communications, industry, and medicine.

'Light and Dark' is part of the 'Ways into Science' series, aimed at Key Stage 1 readers. Among various topics, different light sources and what cause darkness are investigated. The text has been tested for use in literacy as well as science.

It is hard to imagine life as a fish. How do they breathe underwater? How do they stay warm with no feathers, fur, or hair? Without ears, how can they hear? This book answers these questions and many more about that odd group of animals we call fish.

Introduces the concepts of motion, force, gravity, friction, pendulums, and speed, using examples including riding a bicycle and the moon's orbit around the earth.

Introduces the concept of sound, including how it is produced by vibrations, what its properties are, and what the Doppler effect is.

Photographs and text depict the many different kinds of sea stars, their similarities and differences, habitats, and behavior.

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Who wouldn't want to be a bird for a day, soaring high above the earth? Young readers will take a bird's eye view of life and will learn about how the many different kinds of birds have evolved and what they all have in common.

Millions of years ago, mighty reptiles known as dinosaurs ruled the earth. Though they died out long ago, students still enjoy learning about their modern-day reptile relatives, from common snakes and turtles to the more bizarre worm lizards and tuataras.

Want a good example of a mammal? Look in the mirror! Young readers will discover what they have in common with both the family cat and the mighty grizzly bear while they explore the many different kinds of mammals that are our closest relatives in the animal world.

Offers a simple introduction to electricity, describing how it is produced and some of the ways we use it every day.