The American Heritage Children's Science Dictionary - Hardcover

American Heritage Publishing Company

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0547857527 ISBN 13: 9780547857527

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013

Synopsis

The newly updated American Heritage(R) Children's Science Dictionary introduces students in grades 4-6 (ages 9-12) to the language and ideas of science. Over 2,600 entries, written in clear language and accompanied by stunning color art, cover the full range of scientific subjects, from biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics to the environment, technology, and medicine. Key figures in the sciences are showcased in biographical entries and sidebars. Tables and charts include the periodic table, a chart of geologic time, and a timeline of scientific discovery. Detailed, illustrated feature notes provide in-depth information on basic concepts, and brief notes relate interesting facts on dozens of additional topics.

About this title

Product Description:

Title: The American Heritage Children's Science Dictionary <>Binding: Hardcover <>Author: HannaSchonthal <>Publisher: HoughtonMifflin

About the Author:

The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up to date as possible.

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0547857527
• ISBN 13: 9780547857527
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 280