A great introduction to the most fascinating elements of science and its role in our everyday lives. Discover a wide range of scientific facts about humans, technology, the Earth and energies. This book tells you all you need to know to become the next great scientist! From atoms to lightning, from android robots of the future right back to the start of life on Earth, you'll learn all about the secrets of science. A brightly illustrated and engaging book, Science offers hours of reading pleasure and is also a great support for schoolwork and projects.

Includes index.

Our world -- What is science? -- Scientific discoveries -- What is technology? -- Technological inventions -- Living things -- How life began -- What are plants? -- What are animals? -- Living together -- The Earth -- How the Earth formed -- The Earth's crust -- The Earth's resources -- Atmosphere and weather -- How things work -- Energy -- Forces -- Electricity -- Heat -- Sound -- Light -- Electromagnetism -- What are things made of? -- Atoms and molecules -- Solids, liquids and gases -- How things change -- Technology around us -- At home -- At school -- At play -- On the move -- Air and water -- Useful words -- Index.