Question and answer format Origin of life, matter, light, sound, heat, electricity, magnets, forces and motion, land, air, and water transport. Detailed explanations and beautiful illustrations. Reading level 4th grade and up.
Don't realize it was originally a British publication until about halfway through. (Torch/Flashlight reference) For some reason, I felt like it took me forever to get through this slim volume on aspects of science I'm completely fascinated by.
The concepts reviewed are organized in the order of cognitive development Oddly it is set up in chronological order from the beginnings starting the book with the Origin of life then matter, light,sound, heat, electricity, magnets, forces and motion, land transport, water transport , and air transport.
Common sense, but the proper use of the index and table of contents can be taught.
Real pictures!! Magnified; microscopic pictures are presented -> cell pics (matter)
Students that are in the 3rd-5th grade will benefit.
This science reference book is great for kids. It is full of facts about many main ideas in science. Origin of life Matter Light Sound Heat Electricity Magnets Forces and motion Land transport Water transport Air transport