Review by Choice Review
According to the foreword written by Marshall Brain, founder of How Stuff Works , this book offers an amazing look at how science is "incredibly, unbelievably, and immeasurably cool." Over 2,000 images, including 3-D graphics, pictograms, and gatefold spreads cover major areas of science, including chemistry, biology, earth studies, cosmology, mathematics, physics, and technology. The six sections provide brief introductions, rich illustrations, biographies, timelines, and practice, factual, and focus "boxes" that will be of great interest to middle and high school students. The sidebars contain vignettes on topical issues and scientific discoveries that can be used for further exploration and study. This educational and entertaining book is an essential teaching guide that will appeal to a wide readership. It includes an exhaustive index and "see also" guides, yet lacks references and a list of further or classic readings. However, the book lives up to National Geographic's high standards for graphics, layout, and organization. As an encyclopedic reference book, it is useful for teachers and libraries supporting teacher education programs. It will also be valuable for high school libraries and as a family resource. An awesome resource too cheaply priced to be overlooked. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Education collections, lower-division undergraduate and above; high school and public libraries. I. D. Gordon Brock University
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