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The Way Science Works
From lightning bolts to robotics, bring science to life with incredible experiments. From the principles that explain the world to the theories behind today's fast changing technology, help your child discover science in action. Test the theories together with more than 60 hands-on projects and explore amazing images which take you to the cutting-edge of scientific developments. This book is packed with facts about famous scientists, new technology and more.
160 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2002
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About the author
Robin Kerrod
378 books6 followersRobin Kerrod writes for young people on all aspects of science and technology, and on astronomy for a wider audience. A former winner of the COPUS (Committee on the Public Understanding of Science) Junior Science Book Prize, he was a major contributor to the DK Science Encyclopedia. He has also co-written The Way Science Works for DK, and is one of the authors of The Way the Universe Works.
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April 2, 2019
An excellent book to use with children. It is full of scientific experiments and secrets of science.
February 17, 2014
Although this book is clearly aimed at scientifically curious kids and teens, I found the book thoroughly enlightening as an adult.
Even after having read "The Science Book", "The Knowledge Book" and "The Answer Book" by National Geographic, I must say this Doring Kindersley book explained a lot of scientific principles much better and more vividly. It was with this book that I finally felt like I understood how electricity works, how rainbows are formed, various aspects of electromagnetism and much more. Whereas the writing and presentation style in NG books is helpful and mostly sufficient but sometimes on the dry side, the writing and presentation in DK books is simply superb and this book is another example of this.
Adding to the value are the various simple scientific experiments you can perform either by following along in your mind or doing them with your kids (if you have any). The experiments are there to illustrate the principles, however by "simple" I don't mean boring. There are almost none of your standard "watch water boil and turn into steam" kind of ho-hum "experiments". Instead, I found many of them surprising and intriguing, even though I've been curious about science for years. For younger kids, many of them might even seem like magic, but for older kids though, the experiments should really get them intrigued about science. Either way, hopefully I'll be able to try them out in the future.
If you have kids who are curious about popular science, this book is a must buy. If however you are an adult with a similar interest, don't overlook this book as "just for kids". With excellent explanations, superb graphics and intriguing experiments, I found this book more enjoyable and informative than many of the "grown-up" popular science books I've read.
Even after having read "The Science Book", "The Knowledge Book" and "The Answer Book" by National Geographic, I must say this Doring Kindersley book explained a lot of scientific principles much better and more vividly. It was with this book that I finally felt like I understood how electricity works, how rainbows are formed, various aspects of electromagnetism and much more. Whereas the writing and presentation style in NG books is helpful and mostly sufficient but sometimes on the dry side, the writing and presentation in DK books is simply superb and this book is another example of this.
Adding to the value are the various simple scientific experiments you can perform either by following along in your mind or doing them with your kids (if you have any). The experiments are there to illustrate the principles, however by "simple" I don't mean boring. There are almost none of your standard "watch water boil and turn into steam" kind of ho-hum "experiments". Instead, I found many of them surprising and intriguing, even though I've been curious about science for years. For younger kids, many of them might even seem like magic, but for older kids though, the experiments should really get them intrigued about science. Either way, hopefully I'll be able to try them out in the future.
If you have kids who are curious about popular science, this book is a must buy. If however you are an adult with a similar interest, don't overlook this book as "just for kids". With excellent explanations, superb graphics and intriguing experiments, I found this book more enjoyable and informative than many of the "grown-up" popular science books I've read.
November 15, 2013
is good
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February 11, 2014
Very good book
October 28, 2016
I like this book because it changed my thinking about science. i never new it could be this fun and I learned a lot stuff to like moon goo and a super magnet.
October 28, 2009
Interesanta si cu multe poze si explicatii, foarte buna pentru copii si "neinitiati".
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