Each book in the "Giraffe Books" series focuses on a different aspect of our everyday world, encouraging children to look more closely at their surroundings and helping them to make sense what they see. This book looks at wood.
Discusses the properties of matter pertaining to whether an object is smooth or rough, defining both words and using examples to illustrate the differences. Why is your desk smooth? Why is sandpaper rough? What is friction? This engaging title invites curious readers to discover the answers to these questions. Vibrant photographs and accessible text encourage readers to investigate how smooth a…
Our everyday lives are filled with exciting materials. In this introduction to physical science, young readers will explore common materials, such as wood, paper, stone, and more. Children will discover the source of materials, while exploring their common characteristics and uses. Accessible scientific language explains basic concepts, as a series of simple questions encourage children to find…
Changing Materials: Bang! Snap! Crackle!: Looks at the difference between natural and manufactured materials and looks at the ways in which materials can be changed, e.g. squashing, heating. Introduces words such as: melting, freezing, boiling Growth & Life Cycles: Tadpole to Frog: Looks at how animals reproduce and grow, using examples from life cycles of frog, bird and insect. Introduces word…
Talks About Food, Where It Goes When You Eat, And The Food Your Body Needs For Health And Energy. A simple introduction to why the body needs food and how it passes through the digestive tract.
One of a series of non-fiction books for children working at Key Stage One, this book looks at the properties of metal, familiar things that are made from metal and where the material comes from.
How is paper made? Tall, thick trees are cut down, chopped into tiny pieces to make pulp, and rolled flat into giant rolls of paper. After the rolls are cut into smaller pieces, the paper is sent to stores and printers to be used by people.