Non fiction to review this summer!
Posted on Monday, July 17, 2017
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We can't wait to share these brilliant books about science, STEM projects, fun maths and optical illusions with teachers and librarians this summer. Would you like to review these books for us?
Get in touch if there are one or more titles that you would like to review for ReadingZone from the following selection. Email:[email protected] Subject: Science We will need your address details to send the book(s) to. The books, all published by QED, include the following titles: Optical Illusions (ages 7-10+) by Gianni Sarcone, Marie Jo Waeber The brain is an amazing thing, but it doesn't always get things right when it comes to sight. This book is here to explain why, with astounding images, baffling puzzles, and simple reveals which show the reader how each trick works. Stupendous Science (ages 7-10+) by Rob Beattie Packed with quick, achievable, and fun experiments that can be performed at home and with basic ingredients and equipment, this book of 70 experiments will entertain budding scientists age 7-10 years as they learn lessons in physics, chemistry, biology, and technology. Build It!: 25 creative STEM projects for budding engineers (ages 7-10+) by Caroline Alliston Explore the science behind construction, from how zip wires move, to how marble runs work. Each project uses easy-to-find objects and tools. A "how it works" feature explains the outcome of, and the science behind, the experiments. Escape from Hotel Infinity (Maths Quest) (ages 9-12+) by Kjartan Poskitt, illus Sachin Nagar, Amit Tayal This is one of four books in the 'Maths Quest' series that you'll be sent - but we're only looking for one review. In each book, children aged 9-12 years are challenged to use their maths skills (numbers, geometry, statistics and measurements) to solve a puzzle and escape! In this adventure, seeking shelter from a storm, your troubles have only multiplied...
