What Is Science? by Reading

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What Is Science? by Reading

A whirlwind tour through the intriguing world of science

What exactly is science? Stars and planets, rocks and soil, hurricanes and airplanes--science is all of these things and so much more. It's also about curiosity: asking questions and exploring possible answers.

Through simple words and child-friendly illustrations, this poetic picture book introduces young children to the exciting and ever-changing world of science.

What Is Science? is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Alison Reading has lectured in physical geography at the University of Reading and is now Senior Lecturer in the Division of Geography at University of East England based in Cambridge.

Andrew Millington is Professor of Geography at the University of Leicester. He has previously held appointments at the Universities of Reading and Sierra Leone, and has lectured at the University College Dublin and the University of Kent.

Russell Thompson has held lectureships in geography departments at the University of New England, Australia; Massey University, New Zealand; the University of Guelph, Canada; the University of the South Pacific, Fiji and (currently) the University of Reading.

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ISBN 13 9780547008752
ISBN 10 0547008759
Title What Is Science?
Author Reading
Series Journeys
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Houghton Mifflin
Year published 2009-09-01
Number of pages 40
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.