First Encyclopedia of Science

Author: Firth, Rachel

For National Curriculum Key Stage 1

Published on 2 January 2025 by Usborne Publishing Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of 'the First Encyclopedias' series.

Hardback | 64 pages
287 x 225 x 15 | 586g

Why do things float? How do magnets work? What is gravity? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce basic science topics. Also includes fun science activities and exciting recommended websites.

Chapters in this book include:- What is science?- What do scientists do- Our Universe- What is the Earth made of?- The seasons- Weather- Living things- Cells- Plants- Animals- Your body- Bones and muscles- What happens to food?- Your brain and senses- Atoms and molecules- Solids, liquids and gases- How materials change- Energy- Forces- Hot and cold- Gravity- Floating- Friction- Magnets- Light and colour- Sound- Electricity- Computers- Science words