Riley, Peter D.

'Rocks and Soil' looks at the Earth and the rocks that make it up, from its fiery core and volcanoes to limestone cliffs and fossils. With the help of a cast of funny blobby characters, you'll explore how rocks form and reform over time, and how they change the world around us.

This volume looks at some of the different habitats along the coast and the plants animals and objects that you will find there. From sand lizards hiding in the sand dunes, to all sorts of shells, crustaceans, and seabirds, children will love discovering a bit more about this favourite location.

Looks at how sound moves; how fast sound travels; and what happens when sound waves reach our ears. With the help of a cast of funny blobby characters, you'll discover how sounds can be high, low, loud or quiet. Colourful and quirky illustrations make these core science topics exciting and fresh ...

This is 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 and key questions, designed to get young scientists thinking!