Nancy Dickmann

Nitrogen is an important ingredient in the proteins that make our body cells. Humans have found lots of other incredible uses for this element, too. We use it to freeze food, preserve blood, and remove tattoos and skin cancer, and that's just in nitrogen's liquid form. Readers of this informative book will learn about these and other uses for nitrogen. An immersive design and straightforward text help readers engage. A concluding quiz lets readers test their knowledge. Illustrations, photographs, and infographics bring the lesson into detailed focus. This accessible book is the perfect introduction to this essential element.

Oxygen is an incredible element, both on its own and combined with others. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, oxygen is an essential element for life as we know it. This informative introduction to oxygen teaches readers about its discovery and many uses. A handy quiz at the end lets readers test their knowledge. Illustrations and photographs bring the lesson into sharp focus, while a stylish design engages readers. Accessible, straightforward text makes learning about this important topic a breeze.

Life as we know it couldn't exist without water, and water cannot exist without hydrogen. This essential element plays an important role in both human bodies and stars. What other incredible things can this life-giving element do? Readers of this informative book will find out. They'll learn how hydrogen was discovered and the many ways humans use it. A sleek design, illustrations, and photographs help readers engage with the text. A concluding quiz lets them test their knowledge. This accessible text is the perfect introduction to this key science topic.

Organic doesn't only refer to fresh vegetables. In science, "organic" describes natural matter or compounds with a carbon base. Readers will learn all about the element of carbon, from its discovery to the role it plays in living things. They'll see real-life examples of how humans use carbon in various industries. A charming design with illustrations and photographs bring the lesson into detailed focus. Accessible text and a concluding quiz help readers engage with this important information, making this volume a valuable addition to any library and classroom.

What do soda, the human body, and televisions have in common? They all contain a common element: phosphorus. What other incredible things is this element used for? Readers will find out in this engaging book through accessible text, infographics, illustrations, and photographs. They'll learn about how phosphorus was discovered, the role it plays in the human body, and the fascinating ways humans use it. A charming design makes reading fun, while a handy quiz lets readers test their knowledge. This volume provides a thorough introduction to this important element.

Life as we know it couldn't exist without water, and water cannot exist without hydrogen. This essential element plays an important role in both human bodies and stars. What other incredible things can this life-giving element do? Readers of this informative book will find out. They'll learn how hydrogen was discovered and the many ways humans use it. A sleek design, illustrations, and photographs help readers engage with the text. A concluding quiz lets them test their knowledge. This accessible text is the perfect introduction to this key science topic.

Oxygen is an incredible element, both on its own and combined with others. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, oxygen is an essential element for life as we know it. This informative introduction to oxygen teaches readers about its discovery and many uses. A handy quiz at the end lets readers test their knowledge. Illustrations and photographs bring the lesson into sharp focus, while a stylish design engages readers. Accessible, straightforward text makes learning about this important topic a breeze.

Life can be messy, complicated, and even stinky Just look at sulfur, one of the elements necessary for life as we know it. This essential element is found in all living things. It's an important ingredient of life, and it reeks like rotten eggs. What is this pungent element used for? Readers of this informative introduction to sulfur will find out. They'll learn how sulfur was discovered and the roles it plays in living things and in various industries. A charming design, illustrations, and photographs bring the lesson into detailed focus. Accessible text and a handy quiz help readers engage with the information.

Nitrogen is an important ingredient in the proteins that make our body cells. Humans have found lots of other incredible uses for this element, too. We use it to freeze food, preserve blood, and remove tattoos and skin cancer, and that's just in nitrogen's liquid form. Readers of this informative book will learn about these and other uses for nitrogen. An immersive design and straightforward text help readers engage. A concluding quiz lets readers test their knowledge. Illustrations, photographs, and infographics bring the lesson into detailed focus. This accessible book is the perfect introduction to this essential element.

Organic doesn't only refer to fresh vegetables. In science, organic describes natural matter or compounds with a carbon base. Readers will learn all about the element of carbon, from its discovery to the role it plays in living things. They'll see real-life examples of how humans use carbon in various industries. A charming design with illustrations and photographs bring the lesson into detailed focus. Accessible text and a concluding quiz help readers engage with this important information, making this volume a valuable addition to any library and classroom.

Sport can bring moments of joy and huge emotion. It can also bring moments of supreme weirdness! Some of sport's oddest stories are almost too strange to be believed. From lucky socks and alligators on the golf course to marathon runners who let the train take the strain, this book uncovers some of the strangest true stories in the history of sport. It's a great fun read for any sports fan aged 8+. If you enjoyed this book, why not look out for Strange but True: Football.

This book tells the story of Louis Pasteur covering his early years and his family life and his superhero contributions to the world of science.

From urban design that suits the local landscape to zero-carbon living, this fascinating book looks at how cities around the world are adapting to environmental change. Readers are presented with real-life, eco-city solutions to issues such as water use in times of drought, and why green spaces matter.

Readers bored with seeing the same information on renewable energy will love the focus on relevant contemporary examples in this book. How does solar power give energy to medical clinics in Ghana or cut fossil fuel use in Australia? Infographics make finding detailed information easy and interesting.

There are many moons in our solar system, but for us earthlings, the moon refers to the large round object that circles our planet. Readers will learn many facts and statistics about the moon, including its size and mass. They'll also learn about its different phases and what's going on inside the moon. Colorful images that correlate closely to concise, manageable text will engage and appeal to curious and scientific-minded readers alike.

There are many moons in our solar system, but for us earthlings, "the moon" refers to the large round object that circles our planet. Readers will learn many facts and statistics about the moon, including its size and mass. They'll also learn about its different phases and what's going on inside the moon. Colorful images that correlate closely to concise, manageable text will engage and appeal to curious and scientific-minded readers alike.

For young science lovers, space exploration is perhaps one of the coolest fields of study. Readers of this illuminating book will get a peek into what it's like to visit the moon, climb aboard the International Space Station, and explore many other parts of space. Accessible text and attention-grabbing fact boxes hold the attention of even the most reluctant readers. The convenient page layout also includes colorful photographs paired with succinct, easy-to-digest captions. This high-interest volume is sure to engage and excite readers of many levels.

For young science lovers, space exploration is perhaps one of the coolest fields of study. Readers of this illuminating book will get a peek into what it's like to visit the moon, climb aboard the International Space Station, and explore many other parts of space. Accessible text and attention-grabbing fact boxes hold the attention of even the most reluctant readers. The convenient page layout also includes colorful photographs paired with succinct, easy-to-digest captions. This high-interest volume is sure to engage and excite readers of many levels.

A solar system is a complex system containing a star and a group of planets, moons, and other bodies that move around the star. In our solar system, that star is the sun. With the help of this innovative volume, readers will learn about many of the wonders of our solar system. Numerical figures are used throughout the book to help readers understand and learn important facts about the solar system, many of which also support and reinforce key elementary science curricula.