Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines including a lawn sprinkler, pneumatic drill, electric guitar, and a smoke detector.
Neil Ardley Book order
May 26, 1937 – February 23, 2004
This author specializes in creating engaging non-fiction for young readers, with a focus on natural history, science and technology, and music. His ability to distill complex subjects into accessible language has defined his career. He employs a clear and inviting style, making educational content a delightful experience for children. Many of his works are enhanced by detailed illustrations that aid comprehension and bring subjects to life.
- 2016
- 2014
Explore a world of fun and educational science with this interactive guide designed for children. Featuring 101 engaging experiments that can be easily conducted at home, it encourages creativity and curiosity without the need for complex equipment or messy setups. Each experiment is crafted to spark interest in scientific concepts while providing a hands-on learning experience. Perfect for young aspiring scientists, this book makes science accessible and enjoyable.
- 2003
* Over 300 biology terms clearly explained using everyday examples* Illustrated with lively artwork and photographs throughout* Special features on key topics eg circulation, muscles, blood and skin
- 1995
How Things Work
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
This is a practical guide to the inner workings of things we see around us and machines we use all the time. Following the format of the Eyewitness Science Guides series, the book shows experiments that engage the reader directly with the subject. Step-by-step photographs and instructions devised by expert consultants guide the reader safely through the experiment. By building working models of objects and carrying out experiments, children and adults can immediately see how things work.
- 1993
101 Great Science Experiments
- 120 pages
- 5 hours of reading
With easy, step-by-step science activities for kids using ingredients found at home, discover the secrets of chemistry, physics, and biology, and much more. Be the next Albert Einstein with these cool science experiments. Discover how to bend light, construct a circuit, see sound, build a buzzer, make a rainbow, and even make an underwater volcano! Each science project is explained simply and clearly, with specially commissioned full-colour photography that shows how each project should look, making the experiments even easier to follow. The chapters are arranged thematically and include - Air and Gases, Water and Liquids, Hot and Cold, Light, Colour, Growth, Senses, Sound and Music, Magnets, Electricity, and Motion and Machines. Great Science Experiments is a children's science book that packs fun into experiments while explaining core scientific principles. A child can perform most of the experiments alone, but friends and family can join in and learn about science, too.
- 1992
Simple experiments demonstrate the different forces that cause different kinds of weather
- 1992
Simple experiments demonstrate the laws of motion
- 1990
An introduction to everyday technology, this book relates basic scientific principles to their applications in the modern world, using activities involving household objects to illustrate this. Ardley's previous books include the award-winning "The Way Things Work".
- 1989
Music
- 72 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Discover the amazing variety of instruments that create music.
