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 seriesMy 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.