Description

From death defying stunts to the volcano's edge, Extreme Science will excite and inspire 8-11 year olds. High-interest topics grab the reader and introduce some key science concepts in an accessible and innovative way. Extreme titles are ideal for supporting creative classroom teaching and for spicing up topic libraries.

Promotion info

High-interest topics with strong boy appeal - Science by Stealth! Accessible and motivating for 8-11 year olds of all abilities Helps readers make progress in core school subjects Action-packed spreads and features help struggling and reluctant readers Downloadable teaching notes support use of the books for classroom teaching and homework

Author description

Consultant: Jane Turner is the deputy Director of one of the UK's nine Science Learning Centres. Jane has 18 years' experience in primary education as a teacher, researcher and author. She has developed award-winning curriculum projects in science, literacy and technology and appears regularly on Teachers' TV as a primary science consultant.