Science & Technology

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Mary Anning was one of the greatest fossil hunters in history. Find out how Mary's life changed when she found an enormous fossil on her local beach, and how her...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Steve Jobs, the visionary whose ideas still shape the world. Steve Jobs grew up surrounded by inventors, in sunny Silicon...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Booklist Children's Editors' Choice 2011 and Junior Library Guild Selection 2011 and Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books 2011. Nominated for ALA Notable...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780547576985Author Pamela TurnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Clarion BooksPublisher Clarion BooksWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 224mm * 277mm * 8mm

Aspiring young biologists will discover an amazing group of inspiring scientists and memorable experiments in Biology for Kids, the second book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. Play disease detective to learn how John Snow tracked down the source...

Discover the inspiring story of Marie Curie - the scientist who made more than one world-changing discovery, and the first woman to win a Nobel prize - in this fascinating kids' biography.Born to poor school teachers at a time when women could not attend...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647392390Author Whipple aFormat PaperbackPage Count 66Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399551857Author Dean RobbinsFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Knopf Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646118731Author Katz S BFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge Press

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's...

A 2020 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! With an introduction from Neil DeGrasse Tyson about the importance of kid-like curiosity, this lyrical picture book biography on the beloved astrophysicist and host of Cosmos is the perfect gift...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781503752931Author Kaara KallenFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Sunbird BooksPublisher Phoenix International Publications, IncorporatedWeight(grams)...

A comprehensive science reference book covering key topics from gravity, flight and floating to genes and DNA, with clearly written explanations and superb photographs and illustrations. QR codes for each topic provide instant access via a mobile phone...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593114605Author Azadeh WestergaardFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm)...

This board book version of Stephen Hawking - from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of this genius physicist and author. When Stephen Hawking...

This book peers through the microscope to reveal TINY unimaginable wonders. Discover bizarre minibeasts and peculiar plants, meet the millions of microbes that live around and inside you, and marvel at miniature technology. The perfect introduction to a...

Did you know that Albert Einstein was a high school dropout and that he failed his physics class when he finally made it to college? Or that when he died, his brain and eyeballs were removed from his body? Ever wondered why his hair looked so wild?...

What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands? But children didn't always have such magical boxes of crayons. Before Edwin Binney set out to change things, children couldn't really even draw in colour. Here's the true story of an inventor...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2013. Short-listed for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Grades 3-6) 2014.Book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062849304Author Kathryn LaskyFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm) 277mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426305993Author Marc AronsonFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution caused both outrage and wonder, and quickly made him one of the most famous men in history. From his early days at school to his five-year voyage aboard the HMS Beagle and 20 years of study and research, follow...

An inspiring, empowering, fantastically feminist and totally true story, perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams and Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls!Meet the remarkable Ada Lovelace: rebellious rule-breaker and maths whizz-kid. Growing up in...

The Apgar Score is known the world over: a test given to babies to determine their health moments after they are born. Less well-known is the story of the brilliant, pioneering woman who invented it. Born at the turn of the twentieth century, Virginia...

You have a choice as to whether you will make this world a better place, even in a small way. - Jane Goodall, PrimatologistBoss ladies conquer in this celebration of inspiring and empowered female scientists from around the world. At the top of their...

Most famous as the painter who created the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci is also one of history's greatest geniuses - he was a mathematician, architect, astronomer, scientist and musician...and he even invented the helicopter!From artists to aviators and...

"This in-depth, beautifully illustrated biography of Mary Anning sings with the passion and perseverance of the woman herself, who from girlhood on scoured the shifting cliffs of her native Dorset to dig out prehistoric mysteries and make sense of...

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are...

From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple...

From Althea Gibson author Megan Reid and rising star artist Aaliya Jaleel, illustrator of Under My Hijab, comes the first picture book about trailblazing mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the world's most prestigious honor in...

This innovative activity book is full of science activities to explore, record, invent. Investigate forces, turbines, mirror writing, skeletons, animal migration and lots more. Includes links to websites with even more science activities and downloadable...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Cook Prize 2014. Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2014 and Orbis Pictus Award 2014 and Maryland Blue Crab...

This is an excellent reference for school projects. All major topics are explored. It includes free downloadable pictures. Why do things float? What happens to the food you eat? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this lively book...

This title describes the life and career of Charles Darwin, including an account of his famous voyage and explanations of his theories of evolution and the origin of species, concluding with an analysis of his legacy and contribution to science. The...

This true story of a woman whose brilliance and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II is sure to inspire STEM readers and fans of amazing women in history.Beatrice Shilling wasn't quite like other children. She could make anything. She...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448479590Author Sarah FabinyFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint G P Putnam's SonsPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 119gDimensions(mm) 194mm *...

This beautifully illustrated biography of a pivotal early scientist will captivate the inner adventurer in children and adults alike Explorer. Scientist. Polymath. Hero. In his day, Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was among the most renowned...

Race through fun facts, stats and stories about one of your favourite drivers Lewis Hamilton, with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton.Find out how Lewis Hamilton went from playing with remote-controlled cars to becoming one of the world's greatest ever RACING...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448463322Author Patricia Brennan DemuthFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

Award-winning duo Catherine Thimmesh and Melissa Sweet inspire a new generation of innovators in this fascinating celebration of women inventors from diverse backgrounds. For fans of Women Who Dared and Women in Science.In kitchens and living rooms, in...