The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science: A Complete Reference Guide to Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Usborne Illustrated Dictionaries) [Paperback]

Corinne Stockley (Author), Kirsteen Rogers (Editor), Fiona Johnson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Usborne Illustrated Dictionaries | Publication Date: March 2002

-- Indispensable homework aids and reference sources

-- Definitions supported by detailed pictures and diagrams

-- Topics arranged thematically so that words are explained in context

-- Fully integrated system of cross referencing plus a comprehensive index

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This richly illustrated reference guide is more a condensed, advanced high school course in physics, chemistry and biology than a traditional dictionary. Each topic - listed by subject and not alphabetically - is explored through colorful, detailed charts, graphs and tables; cross-referencing links the major branches of the natural sciences. Middle school-aged children may not be ready for such an extensive, sophisticated text, but high school students will find the straightforward definitions and comprehensive index essential study companions. A 2000 Parents' Choice® Recommended winner.

Reviewed by Parents' Choice® 2000 -- From Parents' Choice® --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 382 pages
• Publisher: Usborne Books (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0794500641
• ISBN-13: 978-0794500641
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #701,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant., February 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Illustrated Dictionary of Science (Illustrated Dictionaries) (Paperback)

About 15 years ago, as a 9 year old, I read the three books that make up this Dictionary of Science (the Biology, Physics and Chemistry ones). I was completely captivated by them, and read them over and over again. The science is pitched at exactly the right level for children: the colourful illustrations and short sections retain a child's attention. I went on to take biology, physics and chemistry A-levels at age 17, and went on to study Medicine at Cambridge University in England. Obviously there was more to this achievement than the Usborne books I read as a child, but I honestly do attribute much of my initial interest to them.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've ever owned, April 19, 2003

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Jake Spooky (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science (Illustrated Dictionaries) (Paperback)

My parents bought me this book in hardcover about ten years ago, and it has been indispensible. It covers a broad enough base of information so well, and with enough depth, that it has been a constant and indispensible reference for me through GCSE science in the UK, high school chemistry in the US, and even sometimes during my undergrad chemistry and physics. The illustrations are wonderful, and the explainations lucid. I would definitely recommend this for anyone with a child in school, or anyone who wants to look at a bit of basic science.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is excellant, great illustrations!!!!, September 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science (Illustrated Dictionaries) (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful source of science information, the colurful illustrtaions help explain the theorys that are explained in the book. It is a book for all levels. It is not just a dictionary but a true sience resource.