Nick Arnold

Explores the world of chemistry, focusing on the funny, fascinating, and horrible aspects. Examples include why glass eyes aren't really made of glass, what would make the worst stink bomb ever, and how to make your own toothpaste. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

'Bulging Brains' puts the brain under the spotlight. It explains how brain surgery is performed, and includes fantastic fact files, curious quizzes, teacher tests and crazy cartoons.

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. Find out all about teeth in this photographic information book - from baby teeth and adult teeth to using them and cleaning...

Science isn't limited to the classroom-it can be created at home too! This photographic book of engineering experiments and projects features clear, step-by-step instructions and a fresh, contemporary design, with an emphasis on fun, achievable experiments to give kids hands-on experiences. The science behind each experiment is explained, giving readers the theory behind the practical activities. The STEAM Ahead series shows readers that science...

Ever wonder what the real story is behind all those stars and planets in the sky? Could there really be alien invaders? Follow Oddblob the alien on his out of this world tour and you'll be an expert on everything galactic in no time. Oddblob will tell you why you can't be in outer space without a space suit (you'll explode!), why you definitely don't want to stay in the Neutron Star Hotel, and why you'd better bring both your sunscreen and your mittens...

The Terrible Truth about Time will get your ticker tocking! Don't wait another second to find answers to these questions. What happens if you go too close to a black hole? How do flies tell time? Why do the years zoom by more quickly as you get older? If you can stomach the bizarre side of science, then read on as Nick Arnold clocks up some terrible time secrets. Find out who was killed for changing the calendar. Make your own crazy clock. Meet the...

"Explore the science behind air, water, mixtures, materials, energy, forces, magnets, the human body, and nature. Each project uses only easy-to-find ingredients and encourages kids to think scientifically and learn about exciting new topics from the home or classroom."--

Science with the squishy bits left in. This book is off on another planet. Are you spaced-out to discover: which astronomers killed people? why space makes the guts explode? what the moon smells like? If you think you can stomach the sick side of Science, then read on as we blast into outer space. Zoom around the planets with Oddblob the alien, find out which galaxies eat each other and see if you've got what it takes to be a staggering stargazer....

Uses illustrations to explain the physics and mechanics of simple machines and includes cardboard machine parts in order to build them.