The Oxford Children's Book of Science

by Stephen Pople and Charles Taylor

Book Overview

Stunning photographs and evocative, full-color drawings combine with the lively and easily accessible narrative of The Oxford Children's Book of Science to take children on an unforgettable tour through a mysterious world of exploration, knowledge, and discovery. From lightning to lasers and from dandelions to DNA, this inviting book travels through every area of science, explaining simply and entertainingly the major processes, forces and structures...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195215354
• ISBN13: 9780195215359
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

A wonderful gift for inquisitive children

When I received the Oxford Book of Science, my first impression was that, though beautifully produced and illustrated, it would be too demanding for children in the 9-12 age group. I was wrong. My nine-year old son has been avidly reading this book for weeks, along with his copy of The New Way Things Work. Unlike, say, the also excellent DK Science Encyclopedia, which presents scientific concepts in short, easily digestible sections, The Oxford Book of Science takes the reader on a tour of the physical world through 22 chapters covering broad topics such as images, sounds, energy, and the human body. The authors explain scientific principles in a very accessible style, using many fascinating examples and illustrations. Definitely recommended for budding scientists grades 4 and up.