First Encyclopedia of Science by Rachel Firth
Why do things float? How do magnets work? What is gravity? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce basic science topics. Also includes fun science activities and exciting recommended websites. Chapters in this book include: - What is science? - What do scientists do - Our Universe - What is the Earth made of? - The seasons - Weather - Living things - Cells - Plants - Animals - Your body - Bones and muscles - What happens to food? - Your brain and senses - Atoms and molecules - Solids, liquids and gases - How materials change - Energy - Forces - Hot and cold - Gravity - Floating - Friction - Magnets - Light and colour - Sound - Electricity - Computers - Science words
A great introduction to science for younger children* The School Run *
Rachel Firth (Author)
Rachel spent 11 years studying and teaching philosophy at the universities of London and Oxford before joining Usborne. Since then she has written books on subjects ranging from knights, to food, to philosophy, as well as retelling folk stories, and writing children's versions of numerous novels.
Rachel spent 11 years studying and teaching philosophy at the universities of London and Oxford before joining Usborne. Since then she has written books on subjects ranging from knights, to food, to philosophy, as well as retelling folk stories, and writing children's versions of numerous novels.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781409522447 |
| ISBN 10 | 140952244X |
| Title | First Encyclopedia of Science |
| Author | Rachel Firth |
| Series | First Encyclopedias |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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