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Science Squad

Hardback

Main Details

Title Science Squad
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert Winston
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:80
Dimensions(mm): Height 285,Width 225
ISBN/Barcode 9780241301852
ClassificationsDewey:500
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint DK Children
Publication Date 3 May 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Science made simple The zany characters of the Science Squad will guide kids ages 5-7 through this engaging, fact-packed book from Robert Winston all about the key STEAM subjects- science, technology, engineering, art, and maths. This bright and cheery illustrated book for kids ages 5-7 breaks down STEAM subjects, like science and technology, into fun and easily understandable chunks. Join Robert Winston and the Science Squad to unravel the mysteries of the world- find out how robots work, what a food chain is, where lightning comes from, how lungs allow you to breathe, and much more. The Science Squad characters (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths) guide the reader through the book and are always on hand with tips, fun facts, and simple explanations. With pages covering living things, the human body, space, physics, geography, math, engineering, and chemistry, this book is a perfect introduction for kids starting to learn about science at school, or those who are just developing an interest in how the world works.

Author Biography

Lord Robert Winston is Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London. He is one of a kind - a world-renowned scientist who has combined ground-breaking academic work with an ability to communicate ideas and understanding to the general public. Recently he has demonstrated amazing science experiments on The Late Late Show with James Corden from two of his recent DK books. Robert Winston's previous DK books for children include Home Lab and Utterly Amazing Science, which both have won the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize.

Reviews

Steam is something this madcap book never runs out of, as it dashes through topics from the Big Bang to the science of floating and sinking * Jewish Chronicle * Whatever you need to know, Robert and his Science Squad explain complicated ideas in an easy-to-understand way, making this book the perfect introduction for children starting to learn STEAM subjects in school, or who simply want to know more about the world around them. * Parent Talk * A fabulous introduction to a host of STEAM subjects. Chemistry, physics, astronomy, biology, maths, and engineering are all covered. Each page takes a basic STEAM concept and introduces it to its audience in an accessible fashion...It's pitch perfect for its intended age of around 6-11. * GeekDad * This colourful and well presented book will really enthuse children for STEAM subjects and give them an excellent start in understanding them. * Parents in Touch * Everything a curious child of 7 or 8 wants * The Best New Children's Books Supplement, Guardian *