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Winston's \u003cem\u003eGrowing Up\u003c\/em\u003e is an indispensable read for both children and parents, guiding families through the incredible journey of human development with warmth and expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor hands-on learning, the \u003cem\u003eHome Activity Lab\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eScience Activity Lab\u003c\/em\u003e offer a treasure trove of fun experiments that bridge the gap between play and education, sparking lifelong interest in the sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRobert Winston Science Squad Explains\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRobert Winston: The Story of Science\u003c\/em\u003e are delightful explorations of key scientific principles and the history of scientific progress, ensuring young readers understand how the world works in an exciting and relatable way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, \u003cem\u003eThat's Life\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the wonders of the natural world, encouraging children to appreciate the beauty and diversity of life on Earth. Robert Winston's books are more than just educational resources; they are gateways to a world where science is accessible and thrilling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thats-life-by-robert-winston-9781405391504","title":"That's Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePut the buzz back into biology with Professor Robert Winston.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Earth an ideal place for life to survive? Robert Winston will take kids back to Earth's beginnings, showing how organisms live and survive in \u003cem\u003eThat's Life\u003c\/em\u003e. From the very big to the microscopic, meet the animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria that play an important role in sustaining life on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with colourful images, facts, and stats, \u003cem\u003eThat's Life\u003c\/em\u003e introduces the features and characteristics of the six main kingdoms of life. 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Questions cover all the popular science topics, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBiology\u003c\/em\u003e - \"Why do freckles come in dots on your face?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhysics\u003c\/em\u003e - \"Could you jump off the world?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarth\u003c\/em\u003e - \"Why is the sky blue?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChemistry\u003c\/em\u003e - \"Why are there bubbles in boiling water?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural Science\u003c\/em\u003e - \"Do dogs cry?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpace\u003c\/em\u003e - \"Why will the Sun explode and make us extinct?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition includes eight pages of additional questions relating to the recent hot topics in science, including the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Winston was inspired to write this book by the many questions posed by his grandchildren and by children from the schools he has visited over the years. 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