* The 'Whiz Kids' are a group of children - and a dog - who explain scientific subjects in a simple and friendly way. * The book gives lots of simple facts about distance and measuring. * The information is brought to life by child-friendly practical experiments, which allow young readers to see science at work for themselves. Science: Key Stage 1 * The book helps young readers observe, explore and ask questions about ditance to increase spatial awareness, as well as introducing them to simple untis of measurement. * Investigative skills are developed through the use of simple 'how', 'what' and 'where' questions. * The book encourages children to explore 'a range of domestic and environmental contexts that are familiar and of interest to them'. Literacy: Key Stage 1 * Tell me how much it weighs introduces children to the conventions of non-fiction texts. * The book contains organisational features common to most reference texts: a contents page, captions, illustrations, an index and glossary. * Helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14, promoting 'positive attitudes to learning', 'knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the world' and 'skills in literacy'. - from Amzon