Resources by Franklin Watts

'Straight forward with science' offers a straightforward, but fun, approach to key science learning. Each book explores basic scientific principles and shows them in action, while simple activities and experiments bring the science to life.

'Classification and evolution' describes how we group, or classify,...

Would you clone your favourite pet? What impact is the Human Genome Project having on scientific and medical research? For supporters of genetic engineering, this technology has opened up a world of possibilities....

This series looks at how science and technology has transformed the way we live. It examines both the positive and the negative impacts of these developments on the environment, society, health and the economy.

A friendly and accessible introduction to the world of work.

This series looks at how science and technology has transformed the way we live. It examines both the positive and the negative impacts of these developments on the environment, society, health and the economy.

Each title in this series deals with one aspect of the forensic team's work, to show the complex and effective processes of modern criminal investigation. These include work on fingerprinting, evidence collection, blood-stain identification, ballistics, handwriting analysis, and much more.

Read how science helped police solve clues and bring criminals to justice with these amazing stories.

Learn all about one of the world's most amazing animals, the crocodile. Scaly crocodiles, sleepy crocodiles, giant crocodiles, snappy crocodiles. Find out about what makes a crocodile's skin so special and how long...

Ben are his friends are enjoying snowboarding but noisy snowmobiles trigger an avalanche. Amelie is hurt. Can the children get off the mountain safely? How will their use their knowledge of forces and other science...

Animals takes a look at the five types of...