Lisa Jane Gillespie

Open the giant fold-out pages of this bright, friendly book to discover some of the biggest and most amazing tractors ever built - and some little ones too. Colorful pictures show all kinds of machines, from combine harvesters to snow and sea tractors, with facts about their special equipment. Includes links to video clips to see tractors at work.

How do trees use their leaves to make food? Why do they grow flowers and fruit? Which animals live inside a tree trunk and build nests in its branches? How can we help to protect trees? This book has all the answers and much more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.

Vibrant and straight-talking, this illustrated dictionary will help children develop firm foundations for confidence and success in science. Contains clear definitions of over 700 key terms and concepts, with hundreds of useful examples and illustrations. Readers can dip in for quick explanations or read through by subject to grasp the essentials. A perfect accompaniment to homework, and with links to recommended science websites for further information.

Kan träd klara sig utan vatten? Vad kan växa på trädstammen? Vilka djur har sina hem i träden? Hur får träden näring? Detta och mycket mer får du veta här. Böcker om träd och skogar har märkts i utgivningen under de senaste åren. Och självklart finns det också en bok i Lätta faktaserien om ämnet. Lätta faktaserien är lärorika och inspirerande böcker med en perfekt mix av fakta och bilder. Deväcker på ett lockande sätt intresset för ett faktaområde och uppmuntrar samtidigt läslusten. En klockren serie för den unga forskaren med mer än 50 spännande ämnen.

Nytt spännande ämne i serien Lätta Fakta. Vad kan man hitta för gamla föremål nedgrävda i jorden? Hur tar man reda på deras ålder? Vad kallas de som arbetar med detta? Om detta och mycket mer berättas i boken. Rikt illustrerad och med stor stil.

A new science dictionary ideal for students and parents alike. Full of clear, straightforward explanations of the key terms and concepts from KS2 and up, with hundreds of useful examples and illustrations. Follows the success of the Junior Illustrated Maths Dictionary.

Explaining chemistry in an informal, fun and informative way, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as the periodic table, atom structure and radiation. It describes the chemistry of everyday life - from the chemical processes that break down food while eating to the atmosphere.

Part of the "Beginners" series, this book offers introduction to trees and plant-life for young readers. It offers reading practise for children who prefer fact to fiction.