Most Popular Books by Neil Ardley

This is a fun and educational kit comprising a book entitled My Science Book of Magnets, and a horseshoe magnet, bar magnet, iron filings, petri dish, compass and bagged paperclips.

Part of a series of practical activity books, that includes simple experiments. Each book introduces a basic science concept through projects that can be carried out at home using everyday items. The book also includes tricks and puzzles, together with toys and models to make.

Examines how men and machines can be used to explore the universe.

Suggests activities to illustrate basic principles of motion.

Explains the basic principles of magnetism and suggest a variety of experiments which use magnets.

Suggests experiments to illustrate some basic chemistry principles.

Simple experiments demonstrate basic principles of magnetism.

Questions and answers present information on curiosities and wonders in such categories as the universe, animals, the human body, and the arts.

Discusses the properties, uses, and changing nature of light. Suggested audience: intermediate, junior secondary.

This book is part of a series that attempts to make science discovery fun. Including puzzles, tricks, games and things to do and make, using items found around the home or in the classroom, each activity explains something about the importance of a particular aspect of science in the world. This particular book looks at gravity and is written by the co-winner of the Science Book Prize in 1989 and the TES Senior Information Book Award.

Discusses sophisticated weaponry which is likely to be used in future wars, and the resulting ultimate danger posed to humankind and life in general.

A comprehensive dictionary of scientific facts. It contains the biographies of numerous scientists including the Nobel prize winners; the discoveries of each one; the importance of their specialities and how they set about their work; and also what drove and inspired them as human beings.

Presents activities which demonstrate characteristics and qualities of heat and cold.

Part of a series of practical activity books, that includes simple experiments. Each book introduces a basic science concept through projects that can be carried out at home using everyday items. The book also includes tricks and puzzles, together with toys and models to make.

Experiments present basic principles of light.

Explains electricity, how it works, and its many uses.