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Spacecraft (Technology Timelines)

By Jackson, Tom

Musical Instruments

By Deane-Pratt, Ade

The Way Science Works: Discover the Secrets of Science

By Dorling Kindersley, Parsons, Jayne

DK Readers: The Story of Chocolate

By C.J. Polin

Way Things Work

By Chris Oxlade

encyclopedia-of-science

By not-available

Lunchbox: The Story of Your Food

By Chris Butterworth, Lucia Gaggiotti

Shocking Electricity (Horrible Science)

By Arnold, Nick, De Saulles, Tony

Minecraft Epic Bases: 12 mind-blowing builds to spark your imagination

By Mojang AB

All About Bread

By Geoffrey Patterson

Stone Age Boy

By Satoshi Kitamura

1 Interesting fact a day: 366 interesting facts from around the world to read with the family A book for kids 8-12 who want to learn something new and surprising about the world every day

By Bubbles Books

The No. 1 Car Spotter Goes to School (Walker Racing Reads)

By Atinuke, Cadwell, Warwick Johnson

Cathedral: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner

By David Macaulay

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds - Smart Gadgets: Band 06/Orange

By Jo Nelson, Rupert Van Wyk, Collins Big Cat

Mega Machine Puzzles: Activities for Boosting Problem-Solving Skills!

By Vicky Barker, Vicky Barker (Art Director, b small publishing), Ste Johnson

Toys!: Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions

By Don Wulffson, Laurie Keller

Infernal Devices (Mortal Engines Quartet)

By Reeve, Philip, Philip Reeve

Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly

By Richard Scarry, Scarry, Richard

What Do People Do All Day?

By Richard Scarry, Scarry, Richard

Tara Binns: Big Idea Engineer: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)

By Lisa Rajan, Collins Big Cat

Woody’s Week: A predictable story exploring the highs and lows of Woody’s birthday week.: Band 02b/Red B (Collins Big Cat)

By Morgan, Michaela, Shulman, Dee, Collins Big Cat, Moon, Cliff

LEGO Science

By Scholastic

Art and How it Works: An Introduction to Art for Children

By Ann Kay, Tomie dePaola

Look at Them Go: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds)

By Coe, Catherine, Collins Big Cat

Infernal Devices

By Philip Reeve

Disguises

By Vivien Kelly

Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers

By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts

Science Is...: A Source Book of Fascinating Facts, Projects and Activities (Reprint)

By Bosak, Susan V

The Smithsonian Visual Timeline of Inventions

By Platt, Richard