Books in Usborne Understand Science series

Electricity and Magnetism untangles the mysterious properties of magnets, and examines what electricity really is. It delves into the past to reveal some of the most amazing (and sometimes accidental) historical breakthroughs as well as considering dramatic developments that will radically affect our lives in the 21st century.Excellent backup to schoolwork. Contains experiments, puzzles and games to reinforce and enliven theoretical learning.

Understanding Science is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular science topic with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and glossary of terms. Changing Materials from one state to another sounds like magic. In fact it is governed by definite rules. So you can predict what will happen during processes like evaporation, condensation, filtering, dissolving or burning. Not sure what these words mean? This book tells you all you need to know about these processes and the changes that happen as a result. The Changing Materials book includes: melting and solidifying, evaporation and condensation, the water cycle, changing state and separating mixtures.

Understanding Science is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular science topic with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and glossary of terms. Our Bodies are amazing: they gradually develop as we grow and they enable us to do so many exciting things. This book explains the basics of how your body works. It also tells you how to look after it - with a healthy diet and plenty of exercise - so that it will allow you to live a long and active life. The Our Bodies book includes: teeth and the skeleton, diet, muscles and movement, pulse rate and effects of exercise on the body.

Understanding Science is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular science topic with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and glossary of terms. Forces and Electricity propels you into two particularly exciting areas of science. Forces influence every aspect of your life, making things go faster or slower, rise or fall, float or sink. Equally important is electricity - a form of energy that helps you with many everyday tasks. Both these topics are covered in detail, and include enjoyable activities. The Forces and Electricity book includes: magnets, friction, air and water resistance, gravity, weight and electricity.