The Usborne Internet-Linked First Encyclopedia of Science (Hardcover)

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Product Description

An introduction to science for young children. It includes simple, safe projects which use easily-obtainable household equipment. There are photographs and illustrations designed to appeal to readers and pre-readers, along with links to Web sites containing additional information.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd (October 25, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0746042027
• ISBN-13: 978-0746042021
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,334,538 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but not a comprehensive encyclopedia..., April 18, 2009

By	Learning All The Time "It's Never Too Late to... (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: The Usborne Internet-Linked First Encyclopedia of Science (Paperback)

This is a well written, well illustrated book that provides a two page spread to discuss topics such as "What is Science?" "Weather", "What Happens to Food?", "Energy", etc... It is a slim volume too, at 64 pages. I think it would be useful to introduce concepts to younger elementary students, and to review concepts with older students, perhaps asking them to elaborate on things they've studied more in-depth.

Also, every two-page spread refers you to one link on the Usborne website. I suppose this is to make sure the links stay current. However, once on the site you have to navigate a menu to find the book you want, or enter key words and page numbers. This is not the most user-friendly system, and the links provided are not very extensive - hardly worth the effort. A user would probably be better off just googling the topic. This should not deter you from purchasing the book, however, it stands quite well on its own (unless the idea of links was the main draw for you).

All in all a very solid 4 stars.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great resource, October 14, 2008

By	E. Hewett "Elizabeth" (kentucky) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Usborne Internet-Linked First Encyclopedia of Science (Paperback)

This book has been looked at and searched through a great deal already. The only thing that was disappointing was the internet link suggestions from within the book. I guess I expected more...

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for elementary Science class, September 7, 2008

By	Janet Krompier (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Usborne Internet-Linked First Encyclopedia of Science (Paperback)

I ordered a class set of this book for my Science classroom. It is an excellent resource for my elementary students. We review many areas of science in preparation for our state test that is given to 5th graders. This book supplied the basics and is easy to read.