Science!: Knowledge Encyclopedia (DK Smithsonian)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 212
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

Science as you've never seen it before.

A book for curious young readers to learn all about science. Understand the world around us, from the tiny atoms that make up our universe to the incredible forces that keep it together.

Illustrated with the latest CGI technology, this children's encyclopedia brings a groundbreaking new visual approach to the world of science. Crystal-clear computer-generated artworks pack the pages to reveal and explain spectacular aspects of the scientific world. Bursting with astonishing 3-D images, Science! reveals core science in stunning detail, from nano-particles and elemental forces to the phenomenal wonders of the universe.

Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this book is packed with essential information and quirky facts that will appeal to both curious kids and interested adults. Easy-to-read, informative text encourages reading, and families will find fun, new science facts on every page.

Adopting an inventive approach to science that goes beyond the basic school curriculum, Science! interweaves core physics, chemistry, and biology topics with space exploration, life on Earth, and amazing views inside the human body. Chapters on materials and machines bring fundamental forces and chemical reactions to life and show readers how things work.

A perfect gift book for children ages 9 and up, this science encyclopedia will become an indispensable homework aid for every household and the go-to reference for all things science.