This title supports the following learning objectives for Key Stage 2 science: Notice that some forces need contact between two objects, but magnetic forces can act at a distance; Observe how magnets attract or repel; Compare and group everyday materials on the basis of whether they are attracted to a magnet; Describe magnets as having two poles and predict whether two magnets will attract or repel each other, depending on which poles are facing; Explain that objects fall towards Earth because of gravity; Identify the effects of resistance and friction; Recognise that levers, pulleys and gears allow a smaller force to have a greater effect.
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• Brings STEM to life • High interest narrative text with numerous fact boxes • Colourful, sophisticated designs and imagery • On-the-page activities and experiments • On-the-page download buttons highlight the availability of online FREE resources • Introduces key science vocabulary • Non-fiction features including: table of contents, labels and captions, glossary and index
