Why are plants green and sunsets red? Why does time go forwards and not backwards? This illustrated book explains the links between scientific concepts and our everyday experiences. It is for those who ask searching questions about the world around them and are eager to gain an understanding of issues that lie at the heart of science.

A clearly written yet compelling introduction to science for children combines photographs, sketches, and diagrams with a helpful glossary and comprehensive index, offering both teachers and future scientists alike an effective tool for learning this most important of subjects. Original. (view table of contents)