Young Scientist

Description:

This 10-volume set presents an exciting picture of what scientists have learned about life and the universe, while inviting students to explore with hands on activities.

Key features include:

• Colourful photographs and illustrations support the text and focus on environmental and conservation issues such as organic farming, pollution, greenhouse effect and endangered species.

• Each Volume also includes step-by-step, illustrated hands-on activities that will engage students and provide a higher level of understanding.

• 3 Bonus CD-ROMs that provide an additional six activities and one quiz to reinforce the concepts found in the set.

• A Glossary and Index appear in each volume. In addition, volume 10 includes a Cumulative Index, a Glossary, a Student Guide featuring an inside look at the work of a scientist, an introduction to scientific method, and tips on how to set up a simple lab, how to record observations and how to work safely.

Titles Include:

• Living World/Plants

• Human Body/Conservation

• Animals Without Backbones/Animals With Backbones

• Light and Electricity/Magnetic Power

• Atoms and Molecules/Gases

• Planet Earth/Water

• Space/Technology/Computers

• Energy/Communication

• Construction/Machines

• Student Guide/Index

• 3 CD-ROMs

System Requirements:

• Minimum Requirements – Windows: 486DX2/66MHz processor; Win98, 95, 3.11, 3.1; SVGA color monitor; SoundBlaster compatible soundcard; 8mb of RAM (16MB recommended with Win95 and 24MB for Win98).

• Minimum Requirements – Macintosh: 68020 processor minimum (PowerMac or G3 recommended); System 7.0; 16MB RAM; Color monitor that can be set to at least 640x480 pixels and 256 colors.