This fifth edition of the How It Works Book of Junior Science has been written to feed young minds with the most inspiring and amazing things about the world we live in. Jam-packed full of facts, trivia and easy-to-follow diagrams, this is a comprehensive guide to our planet, the animals we share it with, our own bodies and the way science affects our day-to-day lives. Featuring: Science in action - Make your own experiments at home and discover

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Explains the basic science of flight, the problems of getting vehicles into the air, different types of engines, and aircraft design. Includes instructions for making aircraft models.

Looks at rockets, lunar modules, shuttles, satellites, and probes, in terms of basic space travel theory, gravity, drag, sources of power, design, and steering.

Monarch butterflies travel over 2,000 miles from America s East Coast to central Mexico. Scientists are only beginning to unravel the mystery of the butterfly s super navigational powers. In this enlightening text, readers will discover how life science works in the everyday world. With accessible language to simplify complex concepts, the book challenges developing readers and supports elementary science standards. Eye-catching photographs enhance...