Introduces astronomy and the things it studies through profiles in which the Solar System, the planets, stars, and the Milky Way galaxy introduce themselves.

"Imagine chemistry as a community of dynamic characters, each with its own personality. This book is your essential guide to the explosive guys who fizz, react, and combine to make up everything around us" -- p. [4] of cover.

Manga style characters explain the basics of geometry and algebra.

"Each bio-buddy explains a complex area of science, taking your biological knowledge to a whole new level"--Page 4 of cover Explores several unusual or relatively new aspects from the field of biology, such as organisms that can survive in extreme climates, and the concepts of cloning and nanomedicine

An introduction to climate change covers such topics as the polar ice caps, the greenhouse effect, global warming, and fossil fuels.

How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure? Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific concepts...