Almost everything we do each day relies on electricity, but what is it and where does it come from? Electricity explores how electric currents appear in nature, from static to lightning bolts, and how these natural marvels inspired scientists to conduct experiments and find ways to harness power. It looks at how we create electricity and the many ways it is used every day. You can build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books. Other titles available in the series: Animal Habitats Insects and Minibeasts Baby Animals Trees Sea Creatures The Human Body Weather Trains The Solar System

Trains are used across the world to transport goods and passengers. They can ride rails underground, move at high-speeds and travel between countries and can be powered by coal, diesel or electricity. Trains takes readers on a journey through history and across the world as they discover the wonder of the railway. You can see how train travel has developed through history - from simple mining wagons to high-speed machines and beyond. You can build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books. Other titles available in the series: Animal Habitats Insects and Minibeasts Baby Animals Trees Sea Creatures Electricity Weather The Solar System The Human Body

Weather moves and changes every day. It is temporary and yet we are able to study it, create forecasts and prepare for it - whether that's for sunny skies, heavy rain or blustery winds. Weather takes readers on a journey up through the clouds and into the atmosphere to discover where weather comes from and we measure it. You will learn how clouds are formed, see the patterns of a snowflake and discover the power of extreme weather events. You can build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books. Other titles available in the series: Animal Habitats Insects and Minibeasts Baby Animals Trees Sea Creatures Electricity Trains The Solar System The Human Body