Resources by Franklin Watts

Each book in this series contains photographs showing machines at work in different places. Simple illustrations pick out the special tools machines have to do their jobs.

This series combines friendly text and colourful photos with simple activities to bring basic technological principles to life and build up confidence and enthusiasm. In 'Building houses', readers will learn the...

Using simple text and one large photograph per spread, this series presents an introduction to the lifecycles of plants and animals. This book looks at butterflies. 

A book that encourages children to use observation skills to translate what they see in the real word, to what they read and see on a page. Entertaining activity suggestions at the back of the book will help children...

This volume tells the reader everything there is to know about caterpillars using close-up photographs and annotated artwork. It examines the creature's lifecycle, habitat and feeding habits, as well as giving extra...

The dog has run into a cave and the children set out to find him. It is very dark and scary in the cave. How can the children use their torches and their knowledge of light to find their way - and their dog?

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A very simple science series that introduces the first concepts that surround the physical sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child's understanding of science as well...

This series introduces early readers to non-fiction. Each book is designed to increase reading fluency and combines a narrative text, accessible language and an easy-to-follow format with an exciting story at the end...

Join Sal, Kim and the rest of the Espresso team to find out all about chocolate. Explore cacao farming, the chocolate trade and how chocolate is made. Plus make a chocolate pinata, find out about the science behind...

Covering the fundamental issues of science, the 'Essential science' series looks at key principles and theories, featuring clear text with experiments designed to illustrate important scientific facts. This book...