Tell Me About Science. Answers to Hundreds of Fascinating Questions

Science is a wide-ranging and fascinating subject and a key part of the school curriculum. This handy reference guide uses a question and answer format to explore a variety of topics - from what happens when lightning strikes to who named the planet Pluto, Tell Me About Science explores the all-important workings of the world around us and how it came to be. Children can indulge their curious sides with this easy to use book that covers biology, chemistry and physics as well as the environment, technology and space. Find out when the first telescope was built, why the Wright brothers are remembered and how nuclear weapons work; with a different question on each page, this book will keep children satisfied for hours at a time and help them stay ahead of the game at school.