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A exploration of science for adults and their children offers a hands-on approach to learning, teaching readers how to build models, carry out experiments, make records, draw conclusions, and more. 35,000 first printing.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Readers Digest; Reprinted edition (January 1, 1992)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0895774119
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0895774118
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.76 x 0.77 x 11.3 inches

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LONDON-BASED AUTHOR JOHN FARNDON studied earth sciences and English literature at Cambridge University but has since written on just about every topic imaginable. He has written over 300 books, which have sold millions of copies around the world in most major languages and include many best-sellers, such as the award-winning 'Do Not Open', which became a cult-hit in the USA as well as featuring on the New York Times and Washington Post best-seller lists. In earlier years, he wrote mostly for children, and has been shortlisted a record four times for the junior Science Book prize. But recently he has been writing for adults too.

Many of his books have on popular science, and in particular earth science and nature, and environmental issues, including'How the Earth Works', 'The Wildlife Atlas', 'The Dictionary of the Earth'. He was a major contributor to the Smithsonian's 'Earth' and 'Science' encyclopedias His 'Practical Encyclopedia of Rocks and Minerals' (not as dry as it sounds!) has recently been one of the top 15 selling books for Scientific American. The 'Atlas of Oceans, his big book on endangered life in the oceans, for Yale in the USA (A&C Black in the UK and Australian Geographic in Australia) garnered glowing reports prepublication from major figures in the USA such as the Cousteaus, Carl Safina, and Harm de Blij.

But he has covered a wide range of topics, including many books on contemporary issues such as 'Everything you should know about Iran', 'China Rises') and '101 Facts You Should Know about Food'. He also writes on the history of science and idea. In 2010, his book for Icon 'Do You Think You're Clever?' was a best-seller and was shortlisted for the Society of Authors Education Award. 'The World's Greatest Idea' was selected as one of the top 50 books of the year in South Africa.

He has a growing following on his internet sites, including podcasts and blogs, and is also a playwright and songwriter, whose work has been performed at such theatres as the Donmar and Almeida in London and the Salisbury Playhouse. Songs of his have been selected many times for the Sondheim Singing prize and other showcases.

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Dincy

Great explanations!

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I'm a volunteer science teacher. Because I'm NOT part of the paid school staff, I must prepare my own lesson plans. This book makes it easy for me to create innovative Earth Science lessons for all my students. Vivid pictures & thorough explanations.

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M. Paszej

Another good DK book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 19, 2015

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Every time we need a general-knowledge book for the kids, we look for a DK book. They have been consistently informative, aesthetically ideal in layout, and entertaining. It's something I recall from when I was a child, and it has remained true now that my kids are interested in books.

This book is no exception. High quality, informative for the kids, and as usual for the general-knowledge genre, something that the kids can pick up, open a page randomly, and learn something new from an eye-pleasing package. As usual, DK does it right.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 12, 2015

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Great and informative book. Interesting and very well followed by young participant. My 8 year old and inquisitive grandson.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 11, 2019

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The book is absolutely delightful !

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L. Thompson

How the Earth Works-do not waste your money on

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I would not recommend buying this book. I purchased it to use for home schooling because it was recommended in The Well Trained Mind book. While visually appealing and fairly informative, the experiments and demonstrations are nothing but frustrating and usually do not work. I invested a lot of time and some money into the experiments and they simply did not work. I am educated and have no problem following directions, so I have to admit I do not think that was the problem. I can't get rid of my book fast enough. Good luck to you if you decide to use this book!

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Myron J. Thomsen

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good information

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Ms Heather F Mallinder

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great resource for homeschool

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 25, 2010

I did not intend to use this book to teach from - more as a "Dip-in" book for my son. However, I have found it to be comprehensive, having fun practical ideas and experiments, containing little bios on scientist of years gone by who have contributed to each area. I am merrily teaching my way through it now.
We are about half way. I have skipped some of the activities mainly because they took too much work for the actual point being made. However, most of them have been engaging and easy to follow.
My kids, 9 and 11, have enjoyed them.
This book is neither overwhelming nor boring. Whilst there is much more to learn about each area covered, I think this is a wonderful introduction and overview which has spring boarded us into wanting to dig deeper.

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