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Robert Winston Science Squad Explains

Key science concepts made simple and fun
By Robert Winston and Trent Kirkpatrick and Steve Setford
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Robert Winston Science Squad Explains is an engaging children's book that delves into a wide array of scientific concepts. Through vibrant illustrations and accessible explanations, it answers intriguing questions about how things work in the natural world, from the human body to outer space. Aimed at young inquisitive minds, the book makes complex scientific ideas both understandable and exciting.
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All aboard the STEAM train! The Science Squad is here to explain amazing facts about science, technology, engineering, art, and maths.

Have you ever wondered what makes electricity? Or what's inside an atom? Or how high the Moon really is? Or what light is made of and why you need it?

The Science Squad provides all the answers in this colourful, fact-packed and informative book, explaining more than 100 key STEAM concepts in a clear way that will appeal to children aged five and above.

This is the perfect visual introduction to the key concepts children need to know about all things STEAM. Each topic is explained using illustrated characters that represent science, technology, engineering, art, and maths. The second book in the Science Squad series, Science Squad Explains is an essential read for young STEAM fans.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241413876

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 614g

Pages: 80

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Penguin Books Robert Winston Science & Nature Steve Setford Trent Kirkpatrick

About the Author

Steve Setford (Author) Steve Setford has over 30 years' experience as an editor and author of highly-illustrated non-fiction books. He specialises in writing science, technology, and natural history titles for children. Steve was a contributor to Robert Winston's Ask A Scientist (2019). Trent Kirkpatrick (Author) Trent Kirkpatrick is an elementary science teacher who has been working in New York City public schools for more than a decade. In that time, he has received specialised training in STEM education, science pedagogy, Maker Space, Phenomenon-Based Science Inquiry and the Next Generation Science Standards. He was an educational consultant on DK's Science Squad/The STEAM Team.

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