Anna Claybourne

Discover the mind-bending, super-weird science that they don't teach in school Young readers will love this awesome collection of science tricks - including incredible optical illusions, cool experiments, sneaky hacks, hilarious pranks, and awesome magic - using objects from around the home. Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this brain-boosting book uses principles from biology, chemistry and physics and supports STEM learning with a fun twist. Readers will learn to: - Create the world's most slippery slime with a secret recipe- Draw a 3-D picture that will mess with their mind- Make an instant soap monster in the microwave Presented in a neat format with rounded corners, color illustrations and a glossary of key scientific terms, this book is perfect for readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The STEM in Action series puts math and science learning into practice, bringing together tricks, games and experiments which involve key STEM concepts. With vibrant, hilarious illustrations, these guides make math and science accessible and exciting for young readers.

Offering a cross-curricular exploration, readers can discover all about airborne wildlife, weird weather, aircraft, stars and constellations, and their mythology.

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books

This is no ordinary boring math book. Young readers will love this incredible compendium of mind-blowing facts, experiments and fun, interactive activities. Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this inspiring book promotes STEM learning with a twist and is ideal for children having trouble learning math. Readers can rediscover subjects such as geometry, statistics, and measurement in a completely new light, learning time-saving tips and tricks for common math problems. Whoever new that math could be this much fun? Includes: • Using math to create uncrackable codes. • Exploring weird numerical patterns. (Did you know that 11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321?) • Discovering the secrets of mathematical mind-reading. This brain-boosting book is presented in a neat format with rounded corners and colour illustrations. Featuring a glossary of key terms, it promotes functional problem solving and builds confidence in math. Perfect for readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The STEM in Action series puts maths and science learning into practice, bringing together tricks, games and experiments which involve key STEM concepts. With vibrant, hilarious illustrations, these guides make maths and science accessible and exciting for young readers.

Discover the mind-bending, super-weird science that they don't teach in school! Young readers will love this awesome collection of science tricks - including incredible optical illusions, cool experiments, sneaky hacks, hilarious pranks, and awesome magic - using objects from around the home. Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this brain-boosting book uses principles from biology, chemistry and physics and supports STEM learning with a fun twist. Readers will learn to:• Create the world's most slippery slime with a secret recipe• Draw a 3-D picture that will mess with their mind• Make an instant soap monster in the microwavePresented in a neat format with rounded corners, color illustrations and a glossary of key scientific terms, this book is perfect for readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The STEM in Action series puts maths and science learning into practice, bringing together tricks, games and experiments which involve key STEM concepts. With vibrant, hilarious illustrations, these guides make maths and science accessible and exciting for young readers.

A science series that answers the funny, sometimes icky questions that kids really ask!

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create! Get ready to build your very own fairground! From a carousel to the big wheels and roller coasters, step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model fairground needs. Learn about principles of design and engineering as well as craft techniques to unleash your creativity! Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft equipment. Why not check out the other books in the Maker Models series? Each book focuses on a place and will go through creating various parts of the structure. You could learn to make a space centre, a fairground, a transport hub, a mini-garden and biosphere or a theatre and film set and all the elements that constitute them. For children aged 9+, this photographic series will be great for rainy days and science days and a good inspiration for DT classes and clubs.

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create! Get ready to build your very own transport hub! From a maglev train to a cable car to a helicopter, step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model transport hub requires. Learn about principles of design and engineering as well as craft techniques to unleash your creativity! Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft equipment. Why not check out the other books in the Maker Models series? Each book focuses on a place and will go through creating various parts of the structure. You could learn to make a space centre, a fairground, a transport hub, a mini-garden and biosphere or a theatre and film set, and all the elements that constitute them. For children aged 9+, this illustrated series will be great for rainy days and science days and a good inspiration for DT classes and clubs.

A science series that answers the funny, sometimes icky questions that kids really ask!

A science series that answers the funny, sometimes icky questions that kids really ask!

Visste du att det finns djur som dansar, skrattar och leker precis som vi? Eller att en del använder verktyg och ibland äter medicin? Denna bok tar dig med på en upptäcktsfärd runt världen, från underjordiska bohålor till savanner, från trädtoppar till djupt ner i havet. Du får möta apor som älskar att bada och pingviner som roar sig med att åka kana. Du kan läsa om smarta fåglar, uttrycksfulla apor och fiffiga delfiner. I korta texter och fina, livfulla illustrationer ger denna bok en inblick i djurens fascinerande och ibland överraskande värld. Läs om deras smarta trick för att hitta eller fånga mat, hur de gör för att kommunicera, hur de använder olika typer av redskap för att skydda sig eller på andra sätt underlätta livet. Läs om djur som känner och uttrycker sorg och glädje, som känner igen varandra efter 23 år isär och djur som på olika sätt hjälper varandra.

Hot Planet gives young readers a clear, insightful introduction to Earth's climate change crisis Climate change is a frightening reality in today's world. From melting ice caps to forest fires, climate change is responsible for dramatic freak weather events and Earth is now warmer than it has been at any point in the last 650,000 years. Hot Planet aims to raise readers aged nine and up's awareness of the challenges of climate change in a friendly and non-alarmist, yet realistic, way. It explores what climate change is, what is believed to cause it, its current impact on the world and what might happen in the future if it progresses at current rates. It also highlights the social inequality of climate change, as richer and more industrialised countries contribute far more heavily to climate change through their energy consumption, yet poorer, less developed nations are currently much more affected by it. The book looks ahead at how we can all help combat climate change crisis, from global changes such as investing in sustainable energy sources to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, to green schemes such as carbon pricing, to practical solutions such as eating less meat and using public transport or cycling, rather than driving. The author, Anna Claybourne, is an award-winning science writer.

In the beginning, about 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe started with a bang. Travel through time and space to learn how the world has evolved from the Big Bang onwards! From the creation of the stars, through the evolution of plants and animals, the dawn of the dinosaurs, and on towards the first humans, early civilisations, empires and technology, this incredible book will take you through the history of, well, everything! The History of Everything in 32 Pages is a visual guide to 'everything' - from the formation of the solar system, right up to the modern day. Fourteen exciting double-page spreads draw you into a world of discovery. Each fascinating scene depicts a key development in life on earth, with colourful and engaging illustrations and packed with interesting facts and figures. The History of Everything in 32 Pages takes you through the ages in a compact and concise way, covering a huge-ranging subject in just one book! A fun and accessible guide to the history of the universe, this book is suitable for children aged 7 and above. Anna Claybourne is a children's author who has written non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics, including science and technology, wildlife and history.

In the beginning, about 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe started with a bang. Travel through time and space to learn how the world has evolved from the Big Bang onwards From the creation of the stars, through the evolution of plants and animals, the dawn of the dinosaurs, and on towards the first humans, early civilizations, empires and technology, this incredible book will take you through the history of, well, everything The History of Everything in 32 Pages is a visual guide to "everything" - from the formation of the solar system, right up to the modern day. Fourteen exciting double-page spreads draw you into a world of discovery. Each fascinating scene depicts a key development in life on earth, with colorful and engaging illustrations and packed with interesting facts and figures. The History of Everything in 32 Pages takes you through the ages in a compact and concise way, covering a huge-ranging subject in just one book A fun and accessible guide to the history of the universe, this book is suitable for children aged 7 and above. Anna Claybourne is a children's author who has written non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics, including science and technology, wildlife and history.

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create

A science series that answers the funny, sometimes icky questions that kids really ask!

A science series that answers the funny, sometimes icky questions that kids really ask!

Why is the sky blue? Where does light go when you switch it off? Why does a mirror show things backwards? answers all these intriguing questions about the science of light, and much more.

Why is blood red? What exactly is a belly button for? Why don't your eyeballs fall out? answers all these intriguing questions about the science of the human body, and much more.