The "Mad About Science" series makes learning at home fun for seven-11-year-olds. The content and approach of each book reflect subjects taught within international curriculum guidelines, so the books provide back-up for schoolwork. Besides fact boxes and information on great scientists and their famous discoveries, each book contains a number of fun experiments which are easy-to-follow and can be carried out safely at home, using readily available materials. The "Mad About Science" series encourages children to process activities in a logical manner and to think for themselves. Every day we use amazing materials. This fun, practical book looks at natural resources and how we obtain them, and at man-made materials that have completely changed the way we live.