Usborne Science Encyclopedia Author:Annabel Craig, Cliff Rosney The Usborne Science Encyclopedia is a complete introduction to the world of science. Its clear explanations link basic scientific principles with everyday life. Hundreds of realistic and cartoon illustrations together with surprising facts, quizzes and experiments show that science is fun as well as useful. Making this an invaluable first refere... more »nce book.
Scientists study the world around us. They look for explanations for everyday things, such as where lightning comes from and why rivers flow downhill. They make new discoveries and inventions, such as electricity, cars and computers, that change the way people live. This book answers many questions about the world around you and explains the science in everyday life. It is divided into eight sections: Counting and measuring, Heat and energy, Forces and machines, Light and color, Sound and hearing, Atoms and molecules, Electricity and technology and Lists and tables.« less