What Is Science?

By (author) Sarah Walden; Illustrated by Rewse, Katie
Short description/annotation:
What is science? ask questions such as: how can science help us? why is science important? what can you do with science? and provides the answers in simple and clear way. Featuring illustrations from Katie Rewse that engage the reader with familiar settings, this is a perfect introduction to science at Key Stage 1.
Description:
What is science? asks questions such as: how can science help us? why is science important? what can you do with science? and provides the answers in a simple and clear way. Featuring illustrations from Katie Rewse that engage the reader and are based in familiar settings, this is a perfect introduction to the theory of science at Key Stage 1. This delightful series builds foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people. Using simple language to explain complicated ideas, each book takes the core questions that relate to each subject and provides answers that make sense to young children. Stunning illustrations support the non-fiction narrative ensuring our picture book approach feels fresh and different.
Table of contents:
Content includes the following questions and our attempt to answer them: What is science? Why is science important? When did science start? How do you study science? Are there famous scientists? Are there different types of science? What is physics? What is chemistry? What are animal sciences? What are earth sciences? What can you do with science? How can science help us? What is the future of science?
Review quote:
If you want to encourage your little ones to start engaging with big ideas, this perfectly pitched Little Book, Big Ideas series has some resonant questions and answers. Lancashire Evening Post; A series of factual books for kids ... giving you plenty of scope to extend the Q&A sessions, or supplement curriculum learning. Teach Primary