Visual Encyclopedia of Science [Paperback]

Dorling Kindersley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Encyclopedia

Organized thematically, this reference work explains the essentials of the main scientific disciplines using text and extensively labelled illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Child's P/B (August 7, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0751321346
• ISBN-13: 978-0751321340
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,908,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compact and very useful!, October 30, 2001

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Visual Encyclopedia of Science (Paperback)

The other day I was watching a show about the ocean and saw the most amazing thing. They were talking about "black smokers - strange chimneys that form on the ocean floor." Later, in a discussion with a friend, I needed some extra information and this book provided me with the specifics.

When it comes to looking up this type of information, search engines are useful to a point. However, I find having a book gives me more confidence that the information is really accurate and true. Although, I do have a real problem with evolution in these types of books. Apart from that, the information is wonderful.

There are very colorful pictures. The Maple leaves turning from green to orange is shown with an explanation as to why this occurs. There are so many pictures in this book and the type is very easy to see.

If you have children and they need a book to look up facts for their school projects, this is a nice, compact size children will feel comfortable using.

The only question you will have when this book arrives is: "What do I look up first?"

Highly Recommended!

~The Rebecca Review

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for all age, April 25, 2003

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S. D. (Fremont, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Visual Encyclopedia of Science (Paperback)

I wish I had this book when I was student. I am glad I found this one for my curious son. Visuals are excellent with great explainations.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, April 23, 2003

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S. D. (Fremont, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Visual Encyclopedia of Science (Paperback)

This is an excellent book. I wish I had this book when I was student. You MUST have this if you care about learning yourself or want to teach your kids (that's why I bought it) about science.