Books by Jonathan Melmoth

100 Things to Know About Science

by Minna Lacey, Alex Frith, Jerome Martin, Jonathan Melmoth

This is an engaging and accessible introduction to science with information on exactly 100 topics that will fascinate and inspire children - and adults too! This informative volume is packed with facts and colorful info-graphics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. It will provide a brilliant and wide-ranging introduction to an important school subject - and essential for general knowledge too. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where readers can discover even more surprising science facts. Author: Alex Firth, Minna Lacey, Jerome Martin & Jonathan Melmoth Ages: 8 years and up Size of book: 7 x 9.75 inches Pages: 128, Paperback

100 Things to Know About Science

by Minna Lacey, Alex Frith, Jerome Martin, Jonathan Melmoth

An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children - and adults too. Packed with facts and colourful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. A brilliant and wide-ranging introduction to an important school subject - and essential for general knowledge too. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where readers can discover even more surprising science facts.

Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.

Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series:

1. 100 Things to Know About Science
2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet
3. 100 Things to Know About Music
4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding
5. 100 Things to Know About Food
6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body
7. 100 Things to Know About Space
8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans
9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth
10. 100 things to Know About History
11. 100 things to Know about the Unknown
12. 100 things to Know about Sport

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Science For Little Learners Who Want to Know How Everything Works

by Andrea Mills, Jonathan Melmoth, Inc. (COR) Dorling Kindersley, Elizabeth Davey

This introduction to science for little learners is bursting with fantastic facts and super scientific ideas.

This beginners' book introduces children to the science all around us, from how a plant makes seeds to how we use friction to warm our hands and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this encyclopedia has it covered.

Ideal for children aged 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets, and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused-all covered in this exciting approach to science.

This science encyclopedia for children offers:

• A fun and fresh approach to science that cleverly combines entertaining and educational text with vibrant and charming illustrations.
• An exciting new title in the award-winning My Encyclopedia of Very Important... series.
• Chapters on: Space, Energy, Materials, Gases, Elements, Electricity, Animals, Human Body-and much much more.

Covering many topics studied at school, this is the perfect starting point to encourage a life-long love of learning. Children will love to learn about how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, then launch into space and explore the planets of the Solar System and discover why we float in space!

More in the series

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Science is part of the educational and award-winning My Very Important Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, walk with the dinosaurs who once ruled the earth in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs or learn about very exciting Myths and Legends.

See Inside New York City

by Jonathan Melmoth

Take a tour of the fabulous city of New York with this beautifully illustrated book with over 80 flaps to lift. Compare the heights of world-famous skyscrapers, look around leafy Central Park, visit Grand Central station, dazzling Times Square and much more. Includes links to specially selected websites for more information.

Understanding Coding Using Scratch

by Rosie Dickins, Louie Stowell, Jonathan Melmoth

This friendly beginner's guide covers the basics of Scratch coding, one of the most popular programs used in UK primary schools on the National Curriculum. With step-by-step instructions showing children how to create games, animations and more, plus Scratch menu guides, a glossary and links to websites for free downloads and helpful tips.