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Ancient Greece
Sail on an Athenian ship, discover how the philosopher Socrates ended up in a prison cell, and find out why young Athenians burned their toys in this delightful recreation of life in 5th-century B.C. Ancient Greece features the illustrations of Peter Connolly, a world-renowned artist of the ancient world, and artifacts, maps, and photographs from the region. All aspects of life in the city are revealed, as we see Athenians in their homes, at the theatre, at work, at worship, and at play. A fascinating and accessible exploration of the most advanced culture of the ancient world, Ancient Greece is a perfect introduction for children ages eight and up.
Ancient Rome
This is one of two new titles from the acclaimed master of recreating the ancient world. Peter Connolly's superb illustrations bring to life the world of ancient Rome, giving children aged 8+ a real sense of what it was like to live there. We visit the baths and the laundry, watch chariotraces at the Circus Maximus and gladiator fights at the Colosseum, and discover a wealth of fascinating details of everyday life. Perfect to support homework. Peter Connolly is a best-selling author and illustrator of the ancient world. His previous books with Oxford include Pompeii, The Roman Fort, The Legionary, The Cavalryman, The Ancient Greece of Odysseus, The Holy Land and The Ancient City. These have sold over 250,000 copies in English, and havebeen translated into many other languages. Peter Connolly is an Honorary Research Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology, London.
Food Chains and Webs
Food Chains and Webs explains that feeding relationships are at the heart of life on Earth. It looks at the different types of living thing in a food web - from producer to top consumer - as well as food pyramids and topics like bioaccumulation. It tackles common confusions about the science and shows how topics are relevant to the reader.
Rome
Set in 128 AD, "Rome" follows one day in the life of a father and his nine-year-old son, Titus Cotta Maximus, as they spend a public holiday together. Full color.
Why Is There Life on Earth?
How do we know Earth isn't flat? What are the benefits of space exploration, and is it good value? How and why do scientists study the Universe? This series answers questions like these, while tackling key curriculum topics relating to Earth, Space, and the Universe. The series encourages critical thinking to support the modern science curriculum and includes features on "space science in the home" and "what it means for us", showing the relevance of space science to our everyday lives.
Food and Digestion
Your body is truly amazing. From the things you can't see - like your bones, heart and stomach - to your eyes, teeth and hair, your body is an incredible and complex entity. This book shows how our bodies work - both inside and out
Investigations and Inventions
'Sci-Hi' explores core science concepts and topics, firing pupils' curiosity about the world around them.
Heart and Lungs
Large format, bright, child centered learning about body, health and good habits. This books focusses on the Heart and Lungs of Your Body. Strong photo text ties. Activities, labelled diagrams, fast facts and interesting correlative illustrations of fact (1490 miles of air tubes in your lungs)...
Exploring Sound, Light, and Radiation
Explores the principals of sound, light, and radiation waves, explaining how they travel and carry energy from one place to another.
The Science of a Loaf of Bread
How many molecules are in a single glass of water? What makes bread rise? Students can find the answers to these and other questions in a series that uses everyday objects to present science concepts. This fresh, fun approach shows that science is truly at work all around us! Developed in consultation with a science curriculum specialist Engaging and informative sidebars support text Vivid photographs and labeled diagrams build interest and aid comprehension Includes glossary of key science terms, list of Internet sources, and index Bread is a staple food in many countries. Just a few simple ingredients-flour, yeast, and water-become a crusty, tasty loaf in the oven. Are you hungry for the facts? Bite into The Science of a Loaf of Bread to Learn about the physical and chemical changes that happen between the mixing bowl and the serving plate. Book jacket.
