Book description: exploring science is a series of science course books for levels 1 to 8. The books are designed to fulfill the requirements of the national curriculum framework (ncf), which has been adopted by cbse, icse and major state educational boards. The series encourages students to be curious about scientific phenomena and explore them logically. Levels 1 to 5 follow a learner-centered approach, providing opportunities for students to make logical connections between their role in their immediate environment and the world around them. The course books have clear and concise explanations with colorful photographs and illustrations that expose students to real-life everyday experiences from around the world. Levels 6 to 8 nurtures curiosity in students, encouraging them to actively participate in the learning process as they gain a thorough understanding of scientific terms and concepts. In this course book, you will find: fantastic to present amazing facts relevant to the topics under discussion. Explore and learn more to encourage students to gather, understand and classify information as they form tools for independent learning. Circle time to assist students in sharing ideas with their peers. Inferential questions that encourage students to think out of the box so as to assess higher order thinking skills. Glossary to explain difficult words. Table of content: 1. Animals 2. The skeletal system 3. The nervous system 4. Health and diseases 5. How do plants reproduce? 6. Matter 7. Rocks, minerals and soil 8. Force 9. Energy and work 10. Air and water 11. The solar system 12. Natural phenomena 13. Saving the environment