Product Description
The essential scientific reference book for today’s young scientists. Here is the ultimate guide to science and technology for the nineties and beyond. Packed with up-to-date information, The DK Science Encyclopedia explains the principles of science in a lively and exciting way. The scope of subjects covered is immense — from atoms to lasers, acids to speedometers, and marsupials to magnets. More than 280 major entries cover key subjects such as evolution, ener… More >>
#1 by Anonymous on March 8, 2010 - 12:49 am
This book has a very good section on nonbiological science, but when it gets to the biology, it has, in my opinion, a very wrong premise. It assumes macroevolution is a biological fact, when it is, in fact, quite the opposite. This premise saturates the book, and in doing so, biological facts do not fit together nicely at all. Microevolution has been proven by science to be a true, and normal, scientific occurence, but macroevolution, as presented in this book, is a mixture of very good imaginations (as manifested by their colorful illustrations), outdated theories,and a few observations twisted to fit their outlook on science. But as to the section on the non-living aspects of science, I commend this book. This part is unslanted and it has helped me understand many matters of science. Its illustrations make it voluminously easier to understand.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by spud girl on March 8, 2010 - 2:02 am
I teach home school for varied elementary aged children and this book gives me a quick way to review before I prepare my lessons. Great. Love the pictures and pocket sized means I can take it anywhere for those spontaneous learning moments where the kids ask questions that I am not exactly sure of the details, so I can give the right answer the first time.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by yyy on March 8, 2010 - 4:41 am
This book was used, not new as listed. I noticed after receiving it that the comments they put on it is “great condition”, why wouldn’t it be for a new item??? It was listed as new. It also arrived in a soft packing that probably made the condition worse in transport, the corners are all shabby. But even with that, the book is very apparently used, pages somewhat yellowed and well… used. I gave the seller a chance to respond but they never did. This was a Xmas gift for a child so I wouldn’t have a chance to return or exchange it. Don’t buy from this seller!
The book itself is great!
Rating: 1 / 5
#4 by J. Bumgarner on March 8, 2010 - 7:13 am
If you have an inquisitive child and you are a little rusty on science facts and figures, this is the book for BOTH of you!! Fun and interesting to read. A great reference book as well. A little on the pricey side, but packs a lot of information in one place. Great illustrations. Nice layout.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Michael Lasher on March 8, 2010 - 9:22 am
and I truly mean this. For adults, adolesents and kids as young as two years old, this is a great resource and highly enjoyable book for all ages. My 3 year old LOVES it, my 5 year old LOVES it, and when flipping through it with them together as a bedtime book, I almost always wind up reading and adding to my own knowledge-base myself. This is a book that you would expect to retail for $50 and at this Amazon price, it is a real deal.
Rating: 5 / 5