New Releases by Neil Ardley

Get to grips with how things work inside hundreds of machines with this extraordinary book that explains the science behind technologies and inventions. In this extensive encyclopedia packed full of simple science for kids, David Macaulay's beautiful illustrations show the inner workings of each machine from clocks and watches, to jet engines and the internet. From the basic lever to the modern microprocessor, this bestseller has been completely updated with the latest technologies, and explains every machine you've ever wanted to understand, and some you've probably never thought about. With David Macaulay's inspired illustrations and humorous approach, The Way Things Work makes even the most complex technology fun, fascinating, and accessible for children of all ages.

Forget about mad scientists and messy laboratories! This incredible, interactive guide for children showcases 101 absolutely awesome experiments you can do at home. Find out how to make a rainbow, build a buzzer, see sound, construct a circuit, bend light, play with shadows, measure the wind, weigh air, and create an underwater volcano. The astonishing variety of experiments are all very easy and entirely safe, with step-by-step text and everyday ingredients. Biology, chemistry, and physics are brought to life, showing budding young scientists that science is all around us all the time. As you have fun trying out experiments with friends and family, core scientific principles are presented in the most memorable way. With chapters covering important topics such as color, magnets, light, senses, electricity, and motion, the laws of science are introduced in crystal-clear text alongside specially commissioned full-color photography for children to understand. Follow in the footsteps of Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and all the other great minds with 101 Great Science Experiments and learn the secrets of science you'll never forget.

Here is an original and exciting look at the fascinating world of sound and music. Superb real-life photographs of instruments ranging from zithers and panpipes to electric guitars and synthesizers offer a unique "eyewitness" view of ancient and contemporary music. See how strings vibrate to make a note sound, how aninvisible "column" of air sounds a pipe, which instrument resembles a peacock, how sousaphone players wear their instruments. Learn who invented an important new key system, how to master the bagpipes, why pipe organs have "ears" and "mouths", and why French horns are "doubled up". Discover how a vegetable gourd charms snakes, why tangled fingers led to the invention of the piano, why spiders add a "buzz" to xylophones, where reindeer toe-bones were used as whistles, and much, much more! Discover music in all its forms and the amazing variety of instruments from zithers to synthesizers.

An exciting new series, building into an extensive library of knowledge for tomorrow's young scientists. Lively and accessible, each of the 10 volumes focuses on a major area of scientific knowledge and draws the reader into the dynamic world of the modern scientist. * nearly 300 major articles in all, giving full coverage of the physical, chemical and biological sciences * accurate and up to date, covering the latest discoveries, events and ideas * expert authors capture the excitement of science * all text checked by specialist consultants * over 1300 illustrations - carefully selected photos and specially commissioned drawings and diagrams

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Thematic arrangement with over 2,000 key topics in physics, chemistry and technology.

Scientific investigations - Matter - Atoms - Time & space - Force, motion, and machines - Transport - Energy - Light - Heat - Sound - Electronics & computing - Communications - Elements & molecules - Chemical changes - Chemical compounds - Chemical industry - Mathematics.

A comprehensive dictionary of scientific facts. It contains the biographies of numerous scientists including the Nobel prize winners; the discoveries of each one; the importance of their specialities and how they set about their work; and also what drove and inspired them as human beings.

This is a fun and educational kit comprising a book entitled My Science Book of Magnets, and a horseshoe magnet, bar magnet, iron filings, petri dish, compass and bagged paperclips.

A look-and-listen guide to the world of music. Lets the reader hear as well as read about music.

"Using a thematic approach, the colorfully illustrated Dictionary of Science explains two thousand key words in physics and chemistry....A usage guide, biographies of scientific pioneers, and an index add to the book's value". -- Appraisal: Science Books for Young People

Discusses the structure of the atom and its role in the production of nuclear energy.

Simple experiments demonstrate basic principles of sound and music.

Explores and explains different properties of temperature through simple experiments.

Simple experiments demonstrate the different forces that cause different kinds of weather.

Defines heat and discusses its properties, origins, and uses.

This book is part of a series that attempts to make science discovery fun. Including puzzles, tricks, games and things to do and make, using items found around the home or in the classroom, each activity explains something about the importance of a particular aspect of science in the world. This particular book looks at weather and is written by the co-winner of the Science Book Prize in 1989 and the TES Senior Information Book Award.

Explains electricity, how it works, and its many uses.

This practical activity book introduces the basic principles of the science of numbers. It contains projects and simple experiments that can be carried out at home or school using everyday objects and equipment. All the experiments are explained through step-by-step instructions.

Discusses the properties, uses, and changing nature of light.

Part of a series of practical activity books, that includes simple experiments. Each book introduces a basic science concept through projects that can be carried out at home using everyday items. The book also includes tricks and puzzles, together with toys and models to make.