Plants and Animals - Mad About Science Author:John Stringer 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 o... more »f 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. From birds to beetles and flowers to ferns, there are over 1.7 million different living things. This book offers young readers the chance to learn about evolution and life forms they've never seen before.« less