The Handy Science Answer Book
Language: English
Published by Visible Ink Press, 1994
- Softcover
- Used
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- Title
- The Handy Science Answer Book
- Publisher
- Visible Ink Press
- Publication year
- 1994
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1578590124
- ISBN 13
- 9781578590124
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Review
"A compulsively browsable collection of over 1200 questions and answers on science, technology, and pseudo-science written in nontechnical language [full of] gems of useful and interesting information." --"Library Journal"
"Easily read by students in grades 4-12, this resource invites the curious mind to explore. . . . What a fun and educational way to explore the wonders of the world of science, the world in which we live." --"National Science Teachers Association"
"With a wide range of information suitable for everyone, this is the ideal source for anyone looking to get a better understanding of science." --www.SirReadALot.org
"This science resource will resolve arguments, support homework assignments, provide engaging trivia, and help satisfy readers' curiosity." --"SciTech Book News"
"The eight years since this title's last appearance constitute an era in some sciences, marking high time for a new edition. Recommended." --"Library Journal "(June 1, 2011)
"A user-friendly guide explaining scientific concepts in plain English. Recommended." --"Christian Library Journal "(November 1, 2011)
"A superior source on essential science data." --www.ARBAonline.com
."..a superior source on essential science data..."-- "American Reference Books"
"A book filled with answers to the frequently asked questions of science and technology, this fourth edition updates the research. The straight-forward writing could be understood by fourth grade and up. The book is organized with an extensive table of contents at the beginning and an even more extensive index at the end."-- "Children's Literature"
"A user-friendly guide explaining scientific concepts in plain English. Recommended."-- "Christian Library Journal"
"Here's a way to answer those burning questions you wonder about, or the ones your teacher asks for homework."-- "Dallas Morning News"
"The eight years since this title's last appearance constitute an era in some sciences, marking high time for a new edition. Recommended."-- "Library Journal"
"Easily read by students in grades 4-12, this resource invites the curious mind to explore.... What a fun and educational way to explore the wonders of the world of science, the world in which we live."-- "National Science Teachers Association"
"Fascinating stuff. Most readers will have hours of fun just picking pages at random."-- "Pittsburgh Magazine"
."..this science resource will resolve arguments, support homework assignments, provide engaging trivia, and help satisfy readers' curiosity."-- "SciTech Book News"
"With a wide range of information suitable for everyone, this is the ideal source for anyone looking to get a better understanding of science."-- "SirReadALog.org"
..".a superior source on essential science data..."-- American Reference Books
"A book filled with answers to the frequently asked questions of science and technology, this fourth edition updates the research. The straight-forward writing could be understood by fourth grade and up. The book is organized with an extensive table of contents at the beginning and an even more extensive index at the end."-- Children's Literature
"A user-friendly guide explaining scientific concepts in plain English. Recommended."-- Christian Library Journal
"Here's a way to answer those burning questions you wonder about, or the ones your teacher asks for homework."-- Dallas Morning News
"The eight years since this title's last appearance constitute an era in some sciences, marking high time for a new edition. Recommended."-- Library Journal
"Easily read by students in grades 4-12, this resource invites the curious mind to explore.... What a fun and educational way to explore the wonders of the world of science, the world in which we live."-- National Science Teachers Association
"Fascinating stuff. Most readers will have hours of fun just picking pages at random."-- Pittsburgh Magazine
..".this science resource will resolve arguments, support homework assignments, provide engaging trivia, and help satisfy readers' curiosity."-- SciTech Book News
"With a wide range of information suitable for everyone, this is the ideal source for anyone looking to get a better understanding of science."-- SirReadALog.org
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