Oscar and the Bird: A Book about Electricity

Oscar and the Bird: A Book about Electricity

by Geoff Waring (Author)

Synopsis

This book presents a lively introduction to a Key Stage 1 Science topic - electricity. Oscar is a curious kitten and when he finds a tractor in a field and accidentally sets the windscreen wiper going, he is full of questions about electricity. Luckily Bird is nearby and together they discuss switches, wires, batteries, circuits, power and safety. This book is the perfect starting place for young children to begin learning about how the world around us works. This series has been specially designed with the assistance of education experts CLPE to support Key Stage 1 Science. It is part of an acclaimed series including Oscar and the Bat (9781406304985) and the 2006 NLA WOW ! Award-winning Oscar and the Frog (9781406304961) and Oscar and the Moth (9781406304954).

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Publisher: Walker
Published: 07 Sep 2009

ISBN 10: 140631868X
ISBN 13: 9781406318685
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years

Media Reviews
Geoff Waring's beautiful picture book [gives] enough information to satisfy a thirst for information within pictures that are full of the wonder that lies behind the science. The Guardian on Oscar and the Moth
Author Bio
Geoff Waring is Creative Director for the magazine Easy Living, and has previously worked for Glamour, Vogue and Elle. Recently moving into children's books, he is the illustrator of Black Meets White (9780744593990) by Justine Fontes and the Oscar series, which was inspired by his cat of the same name. Geoff lives in Kent.