Books and dvds  to help your kid love science

A Listmania! list by Esther Allerton
 
Great Planet Earth Search (Great Searches)
1.  Great Planet Earth Search (Great Searches) by Emma Helbrough
The list author says:
  "Perfect to 'read' together.  Other 'Great Searches' titles include undersea, animal, dinosaur, bug, city, castle, history ..."
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The Time and Space of Uncle Albert
2.  The Time and Space of Uncle Albert by Russell Stannard
The list author says:
  "Relativity for kids (and mums...) - a story, not a text book!  Part 1 - check out parts 2 and 3 about black holes and quantum mechanics, too..."
£4.29   Used & New from: £0.97
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Our Universe (Fun with science)
3.  Our Universe (Fun with science) by Russell Stannard
The list author says:
  "Not a story, but a book about the whole universe."
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Where Does Electricity Come From? (Usborne Pocket Science)
4.  Where Does Electricity Come From? (Usborne Pocket Science) by Susan Mayes
The list author says:
  "The whole series of Usborne Pocket Science  (and the oder version, Usborne Starting Point Science) is brilliant for younger kids - check out the whole selection"
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How to Fossilise Your Hamster: And Other Amazing Experiments For The Armchair Scientist
5.  How to Fossilise Your Hamster: And Other Amazing Experiments For The Armchair Scientist by Mick O'Hare
The list author says:
  "Who could resist a book with a title like that??"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

The Way Things Work
6.  The Way Things Work by David Macaulay
The list author says:
  "A work of pure genius.  The guy deserves a Nobel prize for this.  Buy it for the kids, but read it yourself when you can get your hands back on it..."
£12.34   Used & New from: £5.74
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat
7.  The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat by Theoni Pappas
The list author says:
  "A truly beautiful introduction to mathematical thinking."
£6.29   Used & New from: £3.42
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Captain Eco and the Fate of the Earth
8.  Captain Eco and the Fate of the Earth by Jonathon Porritt
The list author says:
  "Comic book on saving the planet."
Used & New from: £7.33

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Young Gaia Atlas of Earthcare: A Guide to Looking After Our Planet
9.  Young Gaia Atlas of Earthcare: A Guide to Looking After Our Planet by Miles Litvinoff
The list author says:
  "For after they've read Captain Eco"
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The World Around Us
10.  The World Around Us by Huck Scarry
The list author says:
  "A bit about absolutely everything - mind expanding!"
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Science Encyclopaedia
11.  Science Encyclopaedia by Ian Graham
The list author says:
  "A great encyclopedia to study a page at a time with your kids."
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Math Trek: Adventures in the Mathzone
12.  Math Trek: Adventures in the Mathzone by Ivars Peterson
The list author says:
  "For when they've grown out of Penrose..."
£8.99   Used & New from: £4.19
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
13.  The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials by Mary Gribbin
The list author says:
  "Easy to understand explanations of the science behind the film and the books"
£3.91   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Rocks and Minerals (Investigations)
14.  Rocks and Minerals (Investigations) by Rodney Walshaw
The list author says:
  "Just the right amount of detail and delicious experiments!!  Make pummice honeycomb and  obsidian toffee...  Other Lorenz investigation titles include space, volcanoes, planet Earth, wild weather..."
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The Great Logo Adventure: Discovering Logo on and Off the Computer
15.  The Great Logo Adventure: Discovering Logo on and Off the Computer by Jim Muller
The list author says:
  "Of course, you could always download a copy..."
Used & New from: £11.30
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The Usborne Internet-linked Encyclopedia of World History
16.  The Usborne Internet-linked Encyclopedia of World History by Fiona Chandler
The list author says:
  "The first section is a beautiful history of the universe, the Earth, and life.  It's so good it gets your kids interested in the history that follows."
Used & New from: £3.98
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Dr. Art's Guide to Science: Connecting Atoms, Galaxies, and Everything in Between
17.  Dr. Art's Guide to Science: Connecting Atoms, Galaxies, and Everything in Between by Art Sussman Ph.D.
The list author says:
  "The book we have all been waiting for!  This is the way science should be taught.  All kids *need* to read this before being exposed to the horrors of the GCSE syllabus."
£13.59   Used & New from: £5.68

Supersense [DVD]
18.  Supersense [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "How other creatures 'see' the world.  My son's all time favourite dvd - now he wants to invent bionic eyes..."
Used & New from: £89.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman: Adventures of a Curious Character as Told to Ralph Leighton
19.  Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman: Adventures of a Curious Character as Told to Ralph Leighton by Ralph Leighton
The list author says:
  "Inspiration for teenagers - Feynman's adventures from his youth to bomb building and winning a nobel prize.  Great fun!"
£6.79   Used & New from: £1.62
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)

David Attenborough - Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives [DVD] [1989]
20.  David Attenborough - Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives [DVD] [1989] DVD ~ David Attenborough
The list author says:
  "Fossils and the history of life, plus building a flying robo-dinosaur"
£5.67   Used & New from: £4.33
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Star Trek the Next Generation [20th Anniversary Collection] [DVD]
21.  Star Trek the Next Generation [20th Anniversary Collection] [DVD] DVD ~ Star Trek the Next Generation
The list author says:
  "No young scientist's education is complete without this series!  It covers science, philosophy, ethics, everything."
Used & New from: £150.00
2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

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The Living Planet [DVD]
22.  The Living Planet [DVD] DVD ~ David Attenborough
The list author says:
  "A guided tour to Earth's habitats - older than Planet Earth, but more 'complete' and educational."
£10.77   Used & New from: £5.80
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

The Philosophy Files
23.  The Philosophy Files by Stephen Law
The list author says:
  "The big questions!  Helps keep your kid's mind open..."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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The Human Body [DVD] [1998]
24.  The Human Body [DVD] [1998] DVD ~ Herbie
The list author says:
  "A perfect balance of science and sensitivity."
£7.79   Used & New from: £4.48
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Physics, Fun, and Beyond: Electrifying Projects and Inventions from Recycled and Low-Cost Materials
25.  Physics, Fun, and Beyond: Electrifying Projects and Inventions from Recycled and Low-Cost Materials by Eduardo de Campos Valadares
The list author says:
  "Puts the fun back into physics - 130 hands-on projects.  Better than any text book!"
£13.59   Used & New from: £8.19

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