The flower hunters were intrepid explorers - remarkable, eccentric men and women who scoured the world in search of extraordinary plants, and helped establish the new science of botany. This book not only brings their adventures to life, but also describes the lasting impact of their discoveries both on science and on our gardens.

The Royal Observatory Greenwich Guide to Astronomy. This exciting new book provides an unparalleled understanding of all aspects of astronomy and offers a new appreciation of our place in the cosmos.

Scientists have found that the laws of nature permit time travel. The two greatest ideas in 20th Century physics - general relativity and quantum mechanics - can be applied to demonstrate the possibility of time travel. This book explains the concepts in simple language for beginners.

Jim Lovelock is best known as the 'father' of Gaia theory, which is established as the most useful way of understanding the dramatic changes happening to the environment of the Earth. But few people know about his early work as a chemist and inventor. This book reveals the independent and inspiring life of Jim Lovelock.

88 Great Ideas in Science. An illustrated pop guide to the science of life on Earth - and beyond... Written by the hugely popular Mary and John Gribbin.

Everything we see, touch, breathe and smell, nearly every molecule in our bodies, is the by-product of stars as they live and die in explosions, scattering material across the universe which is recycled to become part of us. Taking us on an enthralling journey, the author shows us the scientific breakthroughs in the quest for our origins.

A brilliant and imaginative book for 10 to 12 year olds which paints a fascinating picture of the comparative scale of phenomena in our world, from the vast to the infinitesimal. Ages 10+.

The revolution of our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it happened within a single human lifetime, through a combination of new technology and the dedication of a handful of pioneers. This is their story - of the hard work, perseverance and spirit that unlocked the secrets of the night sky.

A brilliant and imaginative book for 10-12 year olds which paints a fascinating picture of the comparative scale of phenomena in our world, from the vast to the infinitesimal. Ages 10-12 years.