DK Science Encyclopedia (Revised Edition) - Hardcover

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9780789421906: DK Science Encyclopedia (Revised Edition)

Synopsis

Thoroughly updated to cover new technological advances from the Internet to the Mars expedition, a profusely illustrated, colorful encyclopedia explains more than two thousand scientific subjects in a lively way geared to children.

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Grade 4-8?A revision of the 1993 edition with minor changes and additions, this volume differs from its nearest competitor, The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia (1993) chiefly in its basic organization; rather than an alphabetical arrangement, the 280 entries are grouped into 12 topical sections ("Weather," "Ecology," "Reactions," etc.). Each one-to-two page article is drizzled with small, clipped color photos and paintings supplemented by boxed capsule biographies, brief side excursions, and see-also references. The book concludes with a relatively dense "Fact Finder Section" into which are gathered charts, statistics, and specialized terms. Updating has been done with such a light hand that there is still no mention of flat-screen TV, the World Wide Web, cloned mammals, or the Mars Pathfinder expedition. Still, for its emphasis on the interconnectedness of science and technology, this title has a place in collections. Consider it as a fresh replacement copy rather than a new work.?John Peters, New York Public Library
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

This excellent reference is clearly written and richly illustrated. A great lookup resource for kids in elementary and middle school, its highly visual pages are also a fascinating browse for parents. Comprehensive information is presented accessibly in 12 thematic sections, each by an expert team of specialists, educators and science writers.

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