First Encyclopedia of Science

by Rachel Firth, David Hancock (Illustrator)

Overview

Why do things float? How do magnets work? What is gravity? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce basic science topics.
Also includes fun science activities and exciting recommended websites.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781835404973
Publisher:	Usborne
Publication date:	01/07/2025
Series:	First Encyclopedias
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	8.84(w) x 10.97(h) x 0.48(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Rachel Firth (Author)
Rachel spent 11 years studying and teaching philosophy at the universities of London and Oxford before joining Usborne. Since then she has written books on subjects ranging from knights, to food, to philosophy, as well as retelling folk stories, and writing children's versions of numerous novels.

Table of Contents

	What is science?	4
	What scientists do	6
	Our Universe	8
	What is the Earth made of?	10
	The seasons	12
	Weather	14
	Living things	16
	Cells	18
	Plants	20
	Animals	22
	Your body	24
	Bones and muscles	26
	What happens to food?	28
	Your brain and senses	30
	Atoms and molecules	32
	Solids, liquids and gases	34
	How materials change	36
	Energy	38
	Forces	40
	Hot and cold	42
	Gravity	44
	Floating	46
	Friction	48
	Magnets	50
	Light and color	52
	Sound	54
	Electricity	56
	Computers	58
	Science words	60
	Index	62