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The earth in space The earth in space Peter D. Riley Introduces the solar system, its planets, and the Earth's place in it. OL15118657W
Energy Energy Peter D. Riley Explains various aspects of energy including its uses, changes it undergoes, ways of conserving it, and energy sources such as nuclear, chemical, solar, electrical, and heat. OL15118669W
Food Food Peter D. Riley Introduces the food cycle and its importance, including how plants manufacture food, the plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi that make up the food cycle, and the fragile balance between feeding the … OL15118676W
Forces & motion Forces & motion Peter D. Riley Discusses various aspects of force and motion, including gravity, the measurement of forces, Newton's laws, speed, friction, air resistance, floating and sinking, magnetic force, and electricity. OL15118679W
Forces and movement Forces and movement Peter D. Riley Introduces the basic science behind forces and movement and presents experiments to show how they work. OL15118681W
Light and color Light and color Peter D. Riley Introduces the scientific principles of light and color, including explanations of where light comes from, reflected light, colors in nature, and how the eye works. OL15118694W
Magnetism Magnetism Peter D. Riley Introduces the basic science behind magnetism and presents experiments to show how it works. OL15118705W
Materials and processes Materials and processes Peter D. Riley Text and activities demonstrate that materials are solids, liquids, or gases, and while they have special distinguishing features called properties, they can be changed in ways known as processes. OL15118713W
Plants Plants Peter D. Riley A simple introduction to various kinds of plants and the basic concepts related to growing plants. OL21181417W
Space! Space! Peter D. Riley Provides an introduction to the solar system, stars and planets. Includes experimental activities. OL21446288W
Lifecycles Lifecycles Peter D. Riley A first science series that introduces young readers to basic science principles in a friendly and accessible way. Ways into Science: Lifecycles explores how everything around us - from plants to bir… OL21584698W
At sea At sea Peter D. Riley A clear, lively text and colourful illustrations work together to create the perfect introduction to the ocean environment. The author explores the animal and plant life there and the most important … OL22094327W
Your body, your senses Your body, your senses Peter D. Riley A first science series that introduces young readers to basic science principles in a friendly and accessible way. Early scientific skills are taught through a combination of experiments, activities … OL24160159W
Classification and evolution Classification and evolution Peter D. Riley Straight Forward with Science offers a straightforward, but fun, approach to key science learning. Each book explores basic scientific principles and shows them in action, while simple activities and… OL24190797W
100 things you should know about planet earth 100 things you should know about planet earth Peter D. Riley Introduction to earth sciences is full of colorful illustrations and presented in an engaging format. OL24245859W
Life cycles Life cycles Peter D. Riley Lifecycles looks at what lifecycles are and discovers the many different lifecycles that exist in nature, from mammals and birds to plants, insects and amphibians. Animal behaviour and the work of th… OL24282188W
Materials Materials Peter D. Riley Award-winning author Peter Riley explores the basics of science, introducing key words and facts, promoting scientific thinking and building up confidence and enthusiasm. The titles in this series in… OL24284965W
Keeping healthy Keeping healthy Peter D. Riley A first science series that introduces young readers to basic science principles in a friendly and accessible way. Early scientific skills are taught through a combination of experiments, activities … OL24674709W
All about plants All about plants Peter D. Riley A first science series that introduces young readers to basic science principles in a friendly and accessible way. Early scientific skills are taught through a combination of experiments, activities … OL26190342W
Bang! Bang! Peter D. Riley Introduces basic facts about sound, with instructions for related experiments. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. OL26281063W
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