Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science (Usborne Illustrated Dictionaries) (Paperback)

by Corinne Stockley (Author), Chris Oxlade (Author), Jane Wertheim (Author), Guy Smith (Author), Kuo Kang Chen (Author), Kirsteen Rogers (Author)

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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 Description
With clear definitions and cross-referencing, this book is written for students of chemistry, physics and biology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 382 pages
• Publisher: Usborne Books (June 2001)
• 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: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #627,418 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 26 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 (Usborne 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.

14 of 14 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 (Science 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.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

This review is from: Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science (Science 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.