New Releases by Neil Ardley

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.

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.

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.

Simple experiments demonstrate basic principles of electricity.

Explains the principles of color and gives instructions for a variety of simple experiments.

Simple experiments explain plant growth.

Part of a series of photographic activity books, this book includes projects on electricity that aim to teach children the basic scientific concepts, encouraging them to take on new ideas and find out information for themselves. Each book introduces a basic topic, in this case the power of electricity, through projects that can be carried out at home using everyday items. Tricks and puzzles, and toys and models to make are also included. Neil Ardley is the co-winner of The Science Book Prize and The Times Educational Supplement Information Book Award for The Way Things Work.

Simple experiments demonstrate basic principles of light.

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.

Describes the construction and operation of an oil rig and the search for and discovery of petroleum.

Describes various types of bridges and how they are built and maintained.

Text and illustrations introduce the geography, history, people, and culture of Greece.

Examines the history and evolution of language and communications, from the beginnings of writing and the development of the printing press to such modern forms as radio, film, and video.

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

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

Describes the functions, characteristics, disorders, and care of skin, teeth, and hair.

Describes the four planets closest to the sun--Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

A history of astronomy, technology in astronomy, stars, the solar system, and the advent of man in space.