Student Discovery Science Encyclopedia

Description:

This is the highly anticipated companion set to the World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia. Designed to meet the science information needs of both visual and younger learners, this set features easy-to-understand language, fun facts, and thousands of colorful illustrations and diagrams. Activities and experiments reinforce the information presented in the articles.

Key features include:

• More than 2,100 entries, 3,300 illustrations, and over 60 experiments and activities.

• Such elements as see references, cross references, guide words, and pronunciation guides to help promote familiarity with reference sources and develop research skills.

• High-interest, age-appropriate content to engage and inspire early learners.

• A cumulative index in volume 13. A Science Guide also appears in this volume, which includes information on how to prepare the experiments and activities in the set as well as how to plan a science project.

• Biographies of important scientists from the past and present.

• The set serves as a reliable resource in adult education and ESL programs.

Student Discovery Science Encyclopedia Blackline Masters also available.

Awards & Reviews:

• "School and public libraries will find this a useful addition to their reference collections." -- Booklist

• "With lots of colour photos, drawings, diagrams, and insert boxes with fun and interesting facts, this reference will attract the interest of young readers." -- Reference & Research Book News