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Beastly Armour

Beastly Armour: Military Defences Inspired By Animals

The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defences to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defences for soldiers on the battlefield? The Armed ...
  • ATOS Book Level : 4.4
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Hardback
£6.50
Beasts On The Battlefield

Beasts On The Battlefield: Animals In Combat

Animals have played an important role in warfare throughout history. The Armed Forces have long relied on animals' natural abilities to achieve their missions. From medieval warriors charging into combat on horseback to dolphins locating explosive ...
  • ATOS Book Level : 4.3
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Hardback
£6.50
Down The Toilet

Down The Toilet

Get ready for some literal bathroom reading. Discover the story behind our home's most under-appreciated feature. From facts on how much bodily waste the average person releases a day to information on what the first "toilets" were like, readers will...
  • ATOS Book Level : 5.4
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Hardback
£6.50
Electronics Projects to Build On

Electronics Projects to Build On

Make a (safe!) spark with electronics projects that teach kids science concepts--and then build on them. Start with the basics, and then grow on what you know. Learn about electricity, get hands-on with lights and sounds, and make and take your ...
£6.99
How Do Engineers Reuse Rockets?

How Do Engineers Reuse Rockets?

Reusable rockets are making space travel cheaper and more common. Read this book to discover how engineers bring huge rockets to a safe, gentle landing.
  • ATOS Book Level : 3
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Paperback
£4.50
I'm a Java Script Games Maker: Advanced Coding

I’m a Java Script Games Maker: Advanced Coding

Once you learn to code using JavaScript, the world of gaming opens up. If you already know a bit about JavaScript, it's time to pick up the pace! In this book, learn how to build mind-bending games that you'll want to play for hours and will amaze ...
  • Book Cover : Paperback
£4.50
I'm a Java Script Maker: The Basics

I’m a Java Script Maker: The Basics

Once you learn to code using JavaScript, the world of gaming opens up. In this book, learn how to build 6 brilliant games, from Bone Catcher to Balloon Popper, that entertain and keep score. Along the way, learn core coding and gaming concepts like ...
  • Book Cover : Paperback
£4.50
Motion Projects to Build On

Motion Projects to Build On

Rev it up with locomotion projects that teach kids science concepts--and then build on them. Start with the basics, and then grow on what you know. Learn about movement, speed up, and then make and take them to the next level.
  • Book Cover : Hardback
£6.99
STEAM Jobs for Workers Willing To Get Dirty

STEAM Jobs for Workers Willing To Get Dirty

Some kids love getting dirty or at least don't mind being dirty. Good thing there are plenty of jobs those who don't mind a little grime. From crime scene photographer to the endocrinologist who studies poo at the zoo, readers will learn about ...
  • ATOS Book Level : 5.7
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Paperback
£4.50
STEM

STEM (Pride In…..)

Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach...
  • ATOS Book Level : 6.7
  • Points Value : 1.0
  • Book Cover : Paperback
£4.50
Stinking Sewers

Stinking Sewers!

Have you ever wondered how the sewer system works? Look no further! Discover the story behind the pipes beneath our feet. From facts on the first plumbing systems to information about how waste water gets treated and cleaned, readers will learn about...
  • ATOS Book Level : 5.5
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Hardback
£6.50
BMX Bikes

The Gearhead’s Guide To BMX Bikes

BMX bikes speed through courses and over big jumps. There’s lots of ways to make these bikes tougher and cooler. Readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this ...
  • ATOS Book Level : 2.9
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Hardback
£6.50
Dirt Bikes

The Gearhead’s Guide To Dirt Bikes

Dirt bikes are fast and tough. But there are lots of ways to make these motorcycles faster and stronger and readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this high-interest ...
  • ATOS Book Level : 2.9
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Hardback
£6.50
Go Karts

The Gearhead’s Guide To Go-Karts

Go-karts are fun and fast. However, these small vehicles can be made even stronger and faster and readers will love finding out how! Full of action-packed photos and accessible text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader behind the wheel.
  • ATOS Book Level : 2.8
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Hardback
£6.50
The Gear Heads Guide To Quad Bikes

The Gearhead’s Guide To Quad Bikes

Quad bikes are able to tackle the toughest terrain around. But there are lots of ways to make these vehicles faster and cooler and readers will love finding out how! Packed with action-filled photos and easy-to-read text, this high-interest book puts...
  • ATOS Book Level : 2.9
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Hardback
£6.50
Electric Cars

The Tech Behind Electric Cars

Electric cars have come a long way since the first petrol-electric hybrid vehicles hit the market in the late 1990s. Some modern electric cars boast a range of around 480 kilometres (300 miles) on one charge. And they're not all for the tame of ...
  • ATOS Book Level : 5.5
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Hardback
£6.50
The Tech Behind Self Driving Cars

The Tech Behind Self-Driving Cars

No longer a part of science fiction, self-driving cars are a reality. Is there an object blocking the way? Sensors will see it and apply the brakes. Drifting out of a lane? The car will steer you back in. Complex computer systems continually monitor ...
  • ATOS Book Level : 5.6
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Hardback
£6.50
Weird Inventions

Weird Inventions

Humans are ingenious when it comes to meeting challenges. We invent all sorts of useful contraptions from the wheel to the tin opener. But some of the things people have come up with are truly odd. Who came up with grass sandals, and why? Have you ...
  • ATOS Book Level : 4.9
  • Points Value : 1.0
  • Book Cover : Hardback
£6.99
Deflector Shield

What Would It Take To Build A Deflector Shield?

In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and...
  • ATOS Book Level : 4.5
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Paperback
£4.50
Time Machine

What Would It Take To Build A Time Machine?

In science fiction, time machines let people travel backwards in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-travelling devices be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using spaceships and black holes. Discover the ...
  • ATOS Book Level : 4.0
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Paperback
£4.50
Energy Blade

What Would It Take To Make An Energy Blade?

In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take ...
  • ATOS Book Level : 4.2
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Paperback
£4.50
Invisibility Cloak

What Would It Take To Make An Invisibility Cloak?

In science fiction, invisibility cloaks let their users vanish from sight and sneak around unnoticed. How could one of these stealthy pieces of clothing work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve bending light. Discover the science and ...
  • ATOS Book Level : 4.2
  • Points Value : 0.5
  • Book Cover : Paperback
£4.50
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