Prepare for the upcoming South West Science Fair with a selection of reads from the Bunbury Libraries' collections that will spark your imagination and fuel your curiosity.
100 Things To Know About Science
by Alex Frith
Science is a huge topic and this highly illustrated book breaks it down into fascinating bite-sized chunks, perfect for young inquisitive minds.
A Brief History Of Time
by Stephen Hawking
Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the world's greatest thinkers.
A Really Short Journey Through The Body
by Bill Bryson
A fascinating, fully illustrated bestselling book for children about everything inside our body. We spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. It’s a great head-to-toe tour of the most amazing thing about you: your body!
Accidental : The Greatest (Unintentional) Science Breakthroughs and How They Changed The World
by Tim James
This is a rip-roaring adventure through science gone wrong, accidentally changing humanity for the better.
Breakthrough
by Marcus Chown
Breakthrough takes us on a breathtaking, mind-altering tour of the eureka moments of modern physics.
Did You Just Eat That?
by Paul Dawson
Two scientists explore double-dipping, the five-second rule, and other food myths in the lab.
Dr Karl’s Surfing Safari Through Science
by Karl Kruszelnicki
Dr Karl is surfing the universe for all that's gnarly, awesome, weird and wonderful. Why is sharpening a pencil in space a risky business? And the answer to the question on everyone's lips - how to make the best coffee. Plus loads more, including pop-up Karl holograms!
Edible Science
by Jodi Wheeler-Toppen
Grab a beaker, pick up your whisk, and get ready to cook up some solid science. And the best bit? When all the mad-science is done, you're invited to grab a spoon and take a bite.
Physics : 100 Ideas In 100 Words : A Whistle-Stop Tour Of Key Concepts
by David Sang
Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your memory of the fundamentals of physics.
Sapiens : A Brief History of Humankind
by Yuval Noah Harari
What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens? One of the world's preeminent historians and thinkers, Yuval Noah Harari challenges everything we know about being human.
The Big Book Of STEM Activities
by Jenny Jacoby
Keep young brains buzzing with super-simple science experiments to do at home to bring STEM to life from topics such as the human body, plants and flowers to computer coding and outer space.
Edible Science
by Jodi Wheeler-Toppen
Grab a beaker, pick up your whisk, and get ready to cook up some solid science. And the best bit? When all the mad-science is done, you're invited to grab a spoon and take a bite.
The Disappearing Spoon
by Adrian Dingle
A young readers edition of the best-selling book of one of the greatest scientific tools in existence. The history of the periodic table is filled with stories of rivalry, danger, and happy accidents!
The Gentle Genius Of Trees
by Philip Bunting
What could we clever humans ever learn from trees? Find out when you take a stroll through a forest and learn a few life lessons from our foliaged friends in this truly special children’s book filled with fantastic illustrations.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
by Rebecca Skloot
Doctors took her cells without asking. Those cells never died. They launched a medical revolution and a multi-million dollar industry. Decades later, her children found out and their lives would never be the same.
The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat and Other Clinical Tales
by Oliver Sacks
This classic book details stories of patients lost in a world of neurological disorders. A splendid and sympathetic telling of people who have lost their memories and with them the greater part of their pasts.
The Matter Of Everything
by Suzie Sheehy
A fascinating journey through the surprising, and occasionally accidental, experiments that transformed our world, and a celebration of the creative and curious people behind them.
Tuart Dwellers
by Jan Ramage
This is a beautifully illustrated picture book depicting the diverse creatures and plant life of the tuart forest in WA. Shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards.