First encyclopedia of science

Description

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.

Chapters in this book include:
– What is science?
– What do scientists do
– Our Universe
– What is the Earth made of?
– The seasons
– Weather
– Living things
– Cells
– Plants
– Animals
– Your body
– Bones and muscles
– What happens to food?
– Your brain and senses
– Atoms and molecules
– Solids, liquids and gases
– How materials change
– Energy
– Forces
– Hot and cold
– Gravity
– Floating
– Friction
– Magnets
– Light and colour
– Sound
– Electricity
– Computers
– Science words