Each book in the "Science World" series explains science through examining items with which children are already familiar. Some historical background is combined with information on how a particular scientific principle or object works. Each book contains a topic web, glossary, further information and detailed teachers' notes that should aid non-specialist teachers.

 

This is volume 4 in Science World .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Hachette Children's Group .

Lynne Wright taught children in primary schools for many years before becoming an advisor and inspector for science education. She likes playing with her grandchildren and making a lot of noise.