THE WAY SCIENCE WORKS : Discover the Secrets of Science With Exciting, Accessible Experiments (A Dorling Kindersley Book)

Kerrod, Robin; Holgate, Sharon Ann

ISBN 10: 0789485621 / ISBN 13: 9780789485625

Published by DK Publishing, New York, NY, 2002

About this Item

BRAND NEW & COLLECTIBLE w/trace wear to dustjacket. First American Edition, First Printing. Introduction to major topics in physics and chemistry w/accompanying with hands-on experiments An exploration into scientific principles --- fire extinguishers, a transistor switch, and for laughs, silly putty. Text in 6 sectors: 1, Looking at Matter; 2, Atoms & Elements; 3, Forces & Energy; 4, Heat & Sound; 5, Light & Color; and 6, Electricity & Magnetism. Written with the young in mind but will be enjoyed by all ages. Seller Inventory # 012653

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE WAY SCIENCE WORKS : Discover the Secrets...

Publisher: DK Publishing, New York, NY

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Robert Hunter; John Kelley (Digital Art)

Condition: NEW - COLLECTIBLE

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First American Edition, First Printing

About this title

Synopsis:

More than one hundred hands-on experiments and up-to-the-minute facts help readers discover science in action, from the principles that explain everyday occurrences to the theories behind the technology in today's fast-moving world. 17,500 first printing.

About the Author:

Dorling Kindersley was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in more than 87 countries and 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK&;s extensive children&;s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher Rough Guides.