Science
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24 Hours In Space
Join an astronaut for a day as she goes on her first ever spacewalk, and new crew members arrive. Find out how she trained for her mission and what it's like living and working in space. How do you eat and drink at zero gravity? How do space toilets ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Hardback
Adorable But Deadly Creatures
With big eyes and ears and colourful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature can look very cute. But don’t always be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defence mechanisms, such ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Alligator – Killer King Of The Swamp
Alligators are top of the food chain. This means that they are top predators. Find out all about alligators, their life at the top, links in the food chain and "killer facts"!
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Animal Extinction Emergency
Countless animals around the world are in danger of dying out! But why are species going extinct, and what happens when we lose them? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Ants: Secrets Of Their Cooperative Colonies
Did you know there's a lot of action happening right beneath your feet? Amazing ant colonies are alive underground. The queen lays eggs. Worker ants feed the queen and the young. Soldier ants guard the colony from predator attacks. Discover how ants ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Apes And Monkeys
Find out about different apes and monkeys, including their body parts, how much they weigh, where they live and what they eat. Then test your new-found knowledge at the back of the book!
- ATOS Book Level : 2.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Beastly Bacteria
Dive into the weird and wonderful world of monstrous microbes to find out all about these pint-sized problems. From fungal frights to parasites,and everything in between, get up close and personal with some of the tiniest terrors on the planet.
- ATOS Book Level : 3.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Blue Whales
Blue whales are the largest animals to have ever lived on Earth! But they are often hidden from human eyes deep beneath the ocean waves. Find out their secrets and get all the facts about these majestic water mammals.
- ATOS Book Level : 2.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Climate Change On The Brink
Earth’s climate is changing. Heat waves and droughts are more common and more severe. Powerful hurricanes cause widespread damage. And polar regions are warming fast, causing even more problems around the world. Why is this happening? In this ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Corals: Secrets Of Their Reef-Making Colonies
Huge coral reefs can stretch across the sea for miles! But take a closer look, and you'll see that each coral is actually a tiny, simple animal. Discover how both hard and soft corals build colonies. Then learn about the threats to corals and their ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Cuddly But Deadly Animals
The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don’t try to snuggle with these fuzzy creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Desert Habitats Around The World
Did you know that Antarctica is the largest desert in the world? It receives so little rain or snow that it is almost as dry as the Sahara! Whether cold, hot or somewhere in between, a third of the Earth's land is desert. Learn about the geography ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
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 ...
Engineering Projects to Build On
 Stack it higher with engineering projects that teach kids science concepts--and then build on them. Start with the basics, and then grow on what you know. Learn what shapes are best for building, how they work together, and then and how to make and...
- Book Cover : Hardback
Exploring The Solar System And Beyond
People have long been curious about the solar system. Since the 1960s, several probes, orbiters, landers, and rovers have been sent out to explore and study the planets and their moons. What incredible discoveries were made during these daring ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Extremely Beautiful Creatures
Gorgeous eyelashes. Flashy feathers. Silky hair. You'll see the animals in this book are far from drab and dull. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.
- Book Cover : Paperback
Food Chains
Animals need to eat to survive. What is eating what? Follow the food chains to find out. Learn how energy from food flows from one living thing to another - and then another! Find out about animals that are producers, consumers and decomposers. From ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Food Scarcity And Hunger
Every year, the world’s farmers produce a lot of food for people to eat. Yet every night, millions of people around the world go to bed hungry. Why are people going without food when the earth is able to produce so much? In this non-fiction graphic...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Fossil Hunters
Amazing creatures have roamed our planet for millions of years. Many species from long ago have since become extinct. However, thanks to the adventurous work of some amazing fossil hunters we can study the fossils of these ancient species. Learn all ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Foul Fungi
Dive into the weird and wonderful world of monstrous microbes to find out all about these pint-sized problems. From fungal frights to parasites,and everything in between, get up close and personal with some of the tiniest terrors on the planet.
- ATOS Book Level : 3.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Freakishly Creepy Creatures
Lots of teeth. Long legs. Beady eyes. You'll see the animals in this book are far from cute and cuddly. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.
- Book Cover : Paperback
Giant Tortoises
Giant tortoises can live for more than 100 years! These enormous creatures can also weigh a lot - more than 16 bicycles piled together. Find out all the facts about these peaceful island creatures.
- ATOS Book Level : 3.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Global Water Crisis
More than 70 per cent of Earth is covered in water. Yet only about 3 per cent of it is fresh water that people can use. Every year, parts of the world suffer through severe droughts, and millions of people don’t have easy access to clean drinking ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Great White Sharks
Great white sharks are the largest predatory sharks in the sea! They live all over the world, have many sharp teeth, and can smell blood from miles away. Dive deep into the sea and find all the facts about these incredible fish.
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Growing Up: Humans from Birth to Old Age
This book looks at the process of human life, from the beginnings as a foetus in the womb until old age. Take a journey through life, discovering all about stages in life such as childhood brain developments and puberty, while learning key scientific...
- Book Cover : Hardback