Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System. An engaging first look at our nearest animal relatives. Species from around the world are introduced by continent, and the differences between apes and monkeys are clearly explained. Key words are defined to stretch vocabulary and three "Things to Make and Do" activities add a fun element of hands-on-learning

Barbara Taylor has written more than 100 books for children including Science Kids: Insects and Navigators: Planet Earth. She has won numerous awards including the American Association of Physics Science Writing Award and the Geographical Association Gold Award.