From abdomen to zygote, this alphabetical, easy-to-follow, science dictionary will help kids with even the most difficult concepts as it literally tells the stories and draws the pictures that make science so fascinating! Indeed, author Melvin Berger has incorporated all that kids need to know for school, plus all of the fun stuff they want to know. The Scholastic Science Dictionary makes science, a difficult subject for most kids, into a fun learning experience. Mel Berger writes with an engaging and instructive tone that is easy to understand. Plus, Hannah Bonner's marvelous artwork provides kids with the invaluable visual learning tools they will use throughout their education.
Prize-winning author, Melvin Berger, believes that science should always be fun. In his books - he has written over 200! - and in his talks to young people, he stresses the excitement of science and the thrill of scientific discovery.
He also believes in a hands-on approach to science for young people. Many of his books are full of interesting, informative, and easy-to-do activities and experiments.
His great enthusiasm for science spills over into Mr. Berger's hobby of collecting old scientific instruments. In his collection is everything from 18th century microscopes to an ancient chinese opium balance.
Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Berger has earned degrees from the University of Rochester, Columbia University, and London (England) University. In 1983, he was elected to the New York Academy of Sciences. Over the years he has won awards from the Children's book Council, National Science Teachers Association, Child Study Association, Library of Congress, and New York Public Library. He lives in New York City and East Hampton, New York, with his wife, Gilda, who is also an author.
