The Usborne Science Encyclopedia

You will find the whole field of science from physics, chemistry, biology, information technology, Earth sciences and astronomy to new fields such a genetic engineering, nanotechnology, telecommunications and the preservation of planet Earth including: Clear explanations of over 2,500 scientific terms -- Over 1,500 illustrations and diagrams -- Over 140 experiments, activities and observations to carry out -- A quick reference dictionary defining over 1,500 scientific terms -- Test-yourself revision aids. This combined volume includes: Energy, Forces & Motion, Earth and Space, Human Body, Materials, Mixtures & Compounds, World of Plants, Animal World, and Light, Sound & Electricity. The paperback version of this title is 7 1/2 X 9 1/2 in size with slightly smaller text.Series: EncyclopediasThese books are jam-packed with information, photographs, charts, and maps for additional study and research. They will introduce you to world history, from prehistoric times to the start of the 21st century, the whole field of geography, from rocks and their formation to weather and climates, and the whole field of science from physics, to information technology.