Aimed at the 6 - 9 year age group, Artyfacts is available now as a 12 volume paperback series covering a wide range of key science topics, from the ever popular world of creepy-crawlies to new and exciting modern technologies, space travel, weather, the fascinations of the human body plus much more.

Competitively priced at just £4.99, each title in the series features not only an informative fact section but also step-by-step instructions for exciting art and model-making activities on every single page, bringing science to life and encouraging children to express their ideas about the core aspects of science through creative thinking.

Artyfacts is key-stage 2 curriculum-linked and explores a variety of key learning concepts. PSE is represented in this series as children acquire knowledge and understanding of the world by carrying out the physical model-making activities. Language and literacy are encouraged via the act of reading about the scientific and environmental issues and relating to the instructions required to represent these in model form. Artyfacts also develops fundamental English, Mathematical and Scientific intelligence through the core concept of creating science through art. Additionally, each topic includes starting points that can be developed into areas for discussion, questions answered through investigation, and the associated vocabulary.

An ideal resource for homework and project work, Artyfacts is fun, exciting and unique - guaranteed to both challenge and appeal to children. It teaches the concept of sharing work with others and encourages children to take pride in the activities completed.