In 'A Briefer History of Time' the authors endeavour to make the themes and topics covered in Stephen Hawking's best-selling original work more accessible to the lay reader while expanding the scope of the subject...

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the...

Arlene Klotzko explains the science of cloning, giving a balanced assessment of the ethical, political, and legal issues that surround it. She also delves into the touchy subject of human cloning and its far-reaching...

Ellen Harper is a masters student currently working at Poolpod and works on getting people with restricted mobility swimming...

Authoritative and up-to-date, this is the perfect reference book for students of chemistry, whether at school or university. The fully revised new edition has over 1000 new entries and covers all the commonly...

This informative dictionary contains over 8,500 entries on all aspects of the environment and conservation. International in scope, it embraces a broad spectrum of environmental areas including sustainable...

Forensic scientists apply scientific analysis in a legal context and play a vital role in solving crimes. Sometimes the collection of forensic evidence is the only way to establish or exclude an association between...

With over 11,000 entries, this authoritative and up-to-date dictionary covers all branches of psychology. Clear, concise descriptions for each entry offer extensive coverage of key areas including cognition,...

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

"The design process is an object of great fascination...

Proposals for consultation by the Secretaries of State for Education and Science and for Wales.

From small steps to giant leaps, A Galaxy of Her Own tells fifty stories of inspirational women who have been fundamental to the story of humans in space, from scientists to astronauts to some...

'Issues' is a comprehensive reference source addressing contemporary social issues. The books in the series express a wide range of opinions and information and are designed for use with secondary school students and...

This task is designed to assess how well students understand using density.

The task is set in the context of determining if a crown is made from pure gold. Figures are given for the volume and mass of the crown. Information is also presented for the density of gold and silver.

Examples are given of...