Taking a journey from the very small, to the very big, readers will be taken on a glorious tour of everything in science from the smallest thing ever to the horribly huge universe. Individual chapters cover atoms, molecules, light and sound, microbes, diseases, bugs, humans and the body, animals, the earth and outer space. And it's all in glorious full colour!
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Grade 4–8—This humorous look at science combines colorful cartoons and writing that ranges from lighthearted to silly and conveys a lot of interesting information. Starting with the Big Bang, the book moves quickly from small (atoms, microbes, and bugs) to big (humans, dinosaurs, and the universe). Each page is filled with cartoon drawings in a variety of visual presentations. A wanted poster introduces a deadly bacterium; film panels describe possible Earth-destroying disasters; and "awful animals" are presented through "secret diary" entries (in which a naked mole rat complains about having to "feed my baby brothers and sisters with my own poo"). Several humorous, but also informational, features recur throughout the book: "Brainy Boffins" are mini-profiles of famous scientists; "stunning science fact files" and "Bet you never knew!" boxes offer impressive tidbits of information; and the "shrinking scientists" are three cartoon characters who investigate DNA molecules, toilet water, and other interesting phenomena. Some readers may find it hard to extract useful knowledge from the barrage of humor, but for others the presentation might be just right. Reinforcing the concept of the electromagnetic force with the fact that "your bum is floating" above your chair, for instance, may be an unconventional approach, but it's also attention-getting, memorable, and accurate. The heavy doses of visual and verbal comedy are built around basic science and a plentiful array of fascinating facts, making this a strong choice for booktalkers and reluctant readers.—Steven Engelfried, Beaverton City Library, OR
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This is a wonderful science book for my 7 year old! After he made me check it out from the library SEVERAL times, I finally just bought him his own copy. He will treasure it always. Science is presented in a fun way and he has learned so much. It's a great opportunity to open up interests in studying more in-depth the many subjects it covers. I would highly recommend it!
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Do you have questions about science? All of us do. Questions will be answered in this book that you have never thought of before. For example: How do you get rid of bacteria? How are insects helpful? What are the effects of weather on the earth and much more!
The big bang theory and evolution were presented in this book. Our family doesn't believe in this but used it as a learning tool to teach creation which we do believe. Boys will really enjoy this unique science book.
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