Best Selling Books by Neil Ardley

Simple experiments demonstrate the laws of motion.

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

Examines how men and machines can be used to explore the universe.

Suggests activities to illustrate basic principles of motion.

Discusses sound, both as a natural phenomenon and as an application in music, and provides related projects.

Suggests experiments to illustrate some basic chemistry principles.

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.

Simple experiments demonstrate basic principles of magnetism.

Explains how computers work and what they can do. Describes simple activities which explain the principles of computers.

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.

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.

Questions and answers present information on curiosities and wonders in such categories as the universe, animals, the human body, and the arts.

Performed by Neil Ardley, Bob Bertles, Paul Buckmaster, Ian Carr, Geoff Castle, Tony Coe, Dave Macrae, Roger Sellers, Ken Shaw, Brian Smith, Roger Sutton, Barbara Thompson, Trevor Tomkins.

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 gravity and is written by the co-winner of the Science Book Prize in 1989 and the TES Senior Information Book Award.

Discusses sophisticated weaponry which is likely to be used in future wars, and the resulting ultimate danger posed to humankind and life in general.

Discusses future possibilities in transportation based on current research and technology.

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 movement and is written by the co-winner of the Science Book Prize in 1989 and the TES Senior Information Book Award.

Discusses future possibilities in genetic engineering, energy sources, and other technological areas, based on current research and technology.