Plants and Animals (Young Oxford Library of Science)

By Barbara Taylor

An accessible new reference for students, The Young Oxford Library of Science is an 11-volume set that offers easy-to-find information on the physical, chemical, and biological sciences. Each volume explains its subject in language that is easy to understand and is written by its own expert author. Together, these volumes form a comprehensive library of basic knowledge on all aspects of science and how it applies to our daily lives. Volume 9: Science in Action By understanding scientific principles, we can use them to make tools and technology that make our lives easier and more interesting. Science in Action shows how physics, chemistry, biology, and botany have revolutionized human endeavors from farming to space exploration. The 24 articles include: * Aircraft * Bikes and motorcycles * Buildings * Printing words and pictures * Satellites * Technology

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195218647
• ISBN13: 9780195218640
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.7" x 0.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7