Learn all about what makes great instructional writing. This book looks at what it is, examples in the real world, how to use it, and how you can write your own.

"Seeds and fruits carry out vital jobs for all flowering plants. New plants are created from seeds and fruits help to protect and spread those seeds. This book provides readers with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the role of seeds and fruit, their structure and how they are brilliantly designed to do these jobs. Clear diagrams, engaging text, and stunning photographs are used to explain the huge variation in seeds and fruits, what seeds...

Explores the body to find out how our organs work.

"This book looks at how muscles, tendons and nerves all work together to help us move every part of our body."--

Why does the rain fall? Why do rivers flow to the sea? The scientific theory of gravity answers these and many more questions we may have about this invisible force. This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of gravity and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how the theory of gravity was arrived at, how it was tested, and what impact the theory has had on our understanding...

Surviving Hurricanes will look at children who experienced hurricanes around the world, through history and up to the present day.

"Read and Experiment is an engaging series, introducing children to scientific concepts. Explore the world of plants with clear text, real-world examples and fun, safe step-by-step experiments. This book brings botanical science to life, explaining the concepts and encouraging children to be hands-on scientists."--

"Read and Experiment is an engaging series, introducing children to scientific concepts. Explore the world of forces with clear text, real-world examples and fun, safe step-by-step experiments. This book brings the science of forces to life, explaining the concepts and encouraging children to be hands-on scientists."--

"This book traces the life of Isaac Newton, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the work on gravity and light for which he is best known. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Newton's life."--

Find out what soil is, how it is made, and what we need it for. You'll discover how amazing soil can be, from making houses with mud bricks to helping crops grow in volcanic soil.