Science!: Knowledge Encyclopedia

Description

Science as you've never seen it before. Illustrated with the latest CGI technology, this children's encyclopedia brings a groundbreaking new visual approach to the world of science. Crystal-clear computer-generated artworks pack the pages to reveal and explain spectacular aspects of the scientific world. Bursting with astonishing 3-D images, Science! reveals core science in stunning detail, from nanoparticles and elemental forces to the phenomenal wonders of the universe. Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this book is packed with essential information and quirky facts that will appeal to both curious kids and interested adults. Easy-to-read, informative text encourages reading, and families will find fun, new science facts on every page. Adopting an inventive approach to science that goes beyond the basic school curriculum, Science! interweaves core physics, chemistry, and biology topics with space exploration, life on Earth, and amazing views inside the human body. Chapters on materials and machines bring fundamental forces and chemical reactions to life and show readers how things work. A perfect gift book for children ages 9 and up, this science encyclopedia will become an indispensable homework aid for every household and the go-to reference for all things science. Contents......Page 6 MATTER......Page 9 Discovering matter 8......Page 10 WHAT IS MATTER? 10......Page 12 Atoms 12......Page 14 Molecules 14......Page 16 Bonding 16......Page 18 Solids, liquids, and gases 18......Page 20 Mixtures 20......Page 22 Rocks and minerals 22......Page 24 Crystals 24......Page 26 Crystal cave 26......Page 28 THE ELEMENTS 28......Page 30 Transition metals 30......Page 32 More metals 32......Page 34 Metalloids 34......Page 36 Solid non-metals 36......Page 38 Hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen 38......Page 40 Halogens and noble gases 40......Page 42 CHEMICAL REACTIONS 42......Page 44 Compounds 44......Page 46 Acids and bases 46......Page 48 Crystal forest 48......Page 50 Combustion 50......Page 52 Electrochemistry 52......Page 54 Hot metal 54......Page 56 MATERIALS 56......Page 58 Natural materials 58......Page 60 Hook and loop 60......Page 62 Alloys 62......Page 64 Materials technology 64......Page 66 ENERGY & FORCES......Page 68 Discovering energy and forces 68......Page 70 ENERGY 70......Page 72 Heat 72......Page 74 Nuclear energy 74......Page 76 Sound 76......Page 78 Artificial light 78......Page 80 Electromagnetic radiation 80......Page 82 Telecommunications 82......Page 84 Light 84......Page 86 Telescopes 86......Page 88 Magnetism 88......Page 90 Aurora borealis 90......Page 92 Electricity 92......Page 94 Electronics 94......Page 96 FORCES 96......Page 98 Laws of motion 98......Page 100 Friction 100......Page 102 Gravity 102......Page 104 Pressure 104......Page 106 Simple machines 106......Page 108 Floating 108......Page 110 Flight 110......Page 112 SPACE AND EARTH 112......Page 114 Galaxies 114......Page 116 Star life cycle 116......Page 118 Carina Nebula 118......Page 120 The Solar System 120......Page 122 Earth and Moon 122......Page 124 Tectonic Earth 124......Page 126 Storm clouds 126......Page 128 Climate change 128......Page 130 LIFE......Page 132 Discovering life 132......Page 134 WHAT IS LIFE? 134......Page 136 The fossil record 136......Page 138 Evolution 138......Page 140 Miniature life 140......Page 142 Cells 142......Page 144 Body systems 144......Page 146 Nutrition 146......Page 148 Photosynthesis 148......Page 150 Feeding strategies 150......Page 152 Processing food 152......Page 154 Plant transpiration 154......Page 156 Circulation 156......Page 158 Breathing 158......Page 160 Getting air 160......Page 162 Balancing the body 162......Page 164 Nervous system 164......Page 166 Senses 166......Page 168 Vision 168......Page 170 Movement 170......Page 172 Getting around 172......Page 174 Plant reproduction 174......Page 176 Producing young 176......Page 178 Metamorphosis 178......Page 180 Genetics and DNA 180......Page 182 A place to live 182......Page 184 Habitats and biomes 184......Page 186 Cycles of matter 186......Page 188 Food chains 188......Page 190 Threatened species 190......Page 192 REFERENCE......Page 194 Scale of the universe 194......Page 196 Units of measurement 196......Page 198 Classifying life 198......Page 200 Timeline of life 200......Page 202 Glossary 202......Page 204 Index and Acknowledgments 204......Page 206