Adventures with How Things Workis an immersive
exploration of more than 15 scientific concepts and applications that make a
difference to our lives. How do we see the world in so many colours? How does
the polygraph show that you are telling a lie? Is blasting off to space really
rocket science? Skydive with parachuters. Be transported by the cleverness of
the escalator. And experience some cool science at work in your very own home.
From everyday hacks to the technology that catches criminals, understand how
things work as never before!
The World of Science comics series engages,
educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing
the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are
in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary
Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to
stretch inquiring young minds.
This book aligns with the following syllabi:
- Singapore
Science syllabus topics: NA.
- Cambridge
Primary Science syllabus topics: Forces and motion.
- IB
Primary Years Programme Science syllabus topics: Structure and function.
Contents:
CRIME DETECTION:
- Truths
or Lies?
- Uniqueness
at Your Fingertips
NATURE'S DESIGNS:
- Seeing
the Light
- Hidden
Record of Life
- Hexagons
Everywhere!
FORCES TO RECKON WITH:
- Landing
Softly
- Take
the Plunge
- Push
Down, Rise Up!
- Is
It Magic?
EVERYDAY SCIENCE:
- Moving
Corridor
- Not
Just Gathering Dust
- Some
Like It Hot
- A
Self-Watering Pot?
- Changing
States
- Why
Do Cut Apples Turn Brown?
QUIZ CHALLENGE:
- So,
How Much Do You Really Know About How Things Work?
Readership: 6-12 year olds, Singapore,
Asia-Pacific, worldwide. Trade, schools, libraries everywhere.
