Richard Spilsbury

Examines the discovery and theories of electricity through history. Tells the stories of the scientists who worked on these theories, how they arrived at their conclusions and tested them, and the impact of their work on our understanding of electricity and its products. Includes color photographs, a quiz, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Profiles the early theorists who worked on the science of light, examines the controversies surrounding those theories, and which proved to be the most influential.

A look at Estonia.

Explores sound, including how it moves, how ears work, and what happens when ears do not work. Includes activities to investigate further aspects of sound.

Examines the different places light comes from including natural and artificial sources. Includes text-related activities with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Examines what reflections are and how we can use them. Includes text-related activities with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Explores the differences between light and darkness through simple activities. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"An introduction for third and fourth grades on the properties of force and motion"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the principles of comics and graphic books, explaining how artists develop story lines, create characters, set up panels, introduce mood, and add sound effects, along with advice on having a career in the field.