What's Science all about?

By: Lisa Jane Gillespie, Kate Davies, Alex Frith, Hazel Maskell

Illustrated by Adam Larkum

Series : What and Why

Age 11+

RRP $23.99

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An accessible and informative guide to physics, chemistry and biology, how they work and how they apply to everyday life.

- Covers all the key science topics including electricity, the periodic table and the human body.
- Big questions are answered in a simple and accessible way - perfect for
- Includes simple experiments and internet-links to recommended websites to find out more.
- Illustrated with humorous drawings, cartoons and diagrams.
- Perfect for supporting the elementary and middle-school curriculum.

Your go-to guide on all things science!

Details

Extent:: 288 pages
Dimensions:: 229.5 x 167.4mm
Paperback ISBN:: 9781836050131
Publication Date:: February 2025
Work Reference:: 01517

Author

Lisa Jane Gillespie studied science for many years before writing and editing all sorts of children's books - not just about science! Lisa is Irish but now lives in London.

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KATE DAVIES worked as children's book editor before becoming a novelist, screenwriter and picture book author. For Usborne, she has written about everything from butterflies and physics to kings and queens. She's also the author of The Crims middle-grade series, and the picture books The Incredible Hotel and A Mystery at The Incredible Hotel. She lives in London.

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Alex Frith has been writing Usborne books since 2005. His diverse output covers such titles as 'See inside Your Head', 'Stories of Thor' and 'Politics for Beginners'. He has spoken at multiple festivals about his book '100 Things to Know About Space'. Alex can be found in London.

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Series

With bright illustrations and diagrams, Usborne's What and Why books explain subjects in a reassuring and friendly way to help readers understand a range of subjects.

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Awards

Shortlisted

US Parents' Choice Award 2010

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