The Usborne Internet-Linked Science Encyclopedia (Usborne Internet-Linked Discovery Program) [Paperback]

Kirsteen Rogers (Author), Laura Howell (Author), Alastair Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2003 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Usborne Internet-Linked Discovery Program

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.

--This text refers to the School & Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Usborne Books (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0794503314
• ISBN-13: 978-0794503314
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #502,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for younger kids, April 27, 2006

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This review is from: The Usborne Internet-Linked Science Encyclopedia (Usborne Internet-Linked Discovery Program) (Paperback)

I had purchased for my 9 year old (who is a very advanced reader and gifted student) the Usborne World History book. She LOVED that book, and has read it cover to cover several times. I figured that the Usborne Science Encyclopedia would be similarly interesting to her. Wrong. She has barely touched the Science Encyclopedia. The problem with the Science Encyclopedia is that it is very complex and written at a very high level. I wouldn't recommend it for a child less than 14 or 15 and maybe even beyond that.

However, as I have skimmed the book, it seems very good, good illustrations, good content. Just not for younger kids.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really great, July 15, 2004

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This review is from: The Usborne Internet-Linked Science Encyclopedia (Usborne Internet-Linked Discovery Program) (Paperback)

We got this book for our inquisitive-minded kid; it's great because it's plainly written but not in a condescending tone (my kid hates that!). The illustrations are really good too. Our son tried a few of the internet links which were really great. Then it disappeared to resurface in the bathroom! Let's just say it's become a parent favorite too!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The binding is almost gone!, September 29, 2005

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Jill - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Usborne Internet-Linked Science Encyclopedia (Usborne Internet-Linked Discovery Program) (Paperback)

I bought this book for my kids 5 years ago, they are now 9 & 11 yrs old. They have used it so much the binding is almost worn off. The best thing about this book is how it lets the kids get as in-depth with a subject as they want. They can just glance over it without being overwhelemed or delve into a subject for weeks without running out of information. Great buy! It is one of 2 books I bought at the time that the kids still use, the other one was Usborne's Internet-linked Encyclopedia of World History.