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The American Heritage Childrens Science Dictionary introduces students in grades 4 to 6 (ages 9 to 12) to the language and ideas of science. Clear definitions, full-color art, and an array of feature notes and tables cover the full range of scientific subjects, from earth science, computers, weather, and outer space to basic biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, and mathematics. Did You Know?” notes present amazing facts on topics from earthworms to gravity to tornadoes.This updated edition includes the new developments that young learners need to know, such as Plutos removal from the category of planet, the addition of new vocabulary such as dwarf planet, numerous revisions to other entries regarding the solar system, and more.The book includes more than 2,600 clear, complete, and easy-to-follow definitions in all areas of science. Over 350 detailed, full-color photographs and illustrations enhance the entries and there are in-depth graphic treatments of selected topics such as aquifer, carbon cycle, cell, greenhouse effect, nuclear reactor, and plate tectonics. Biographies of noteworthy scientists show how they changed the way people look at the world.In collaboration with expert science consultants, the editors of the American Heritage dictionaries have produced a reference work that sparks kids natural curiosity and inspires a long-lasting interest in science.
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The American Heritage® Childrens Science Dictionary introduces students in grades 4 to 6 to the language and ideas of science. Clear definitions, stunning color art, and an array of special notes and tables cover the full range of scientific subjects, from earth science, computers, weather, and outer space to basic biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, and mathematics. Key figures in the sciences are showcased in biographical entries and sidebars. “Did You Know?” notes present amazing facts on topics from earthworms to gravity to tornadoes. Delightful to browse in, the book uses a simple cross-referencing system that makes it easy to find and compare information in each subject area.
Together with expert science consultants, the editors of the American Heritage® dictionaries have produced the reference work that parents and educators have been waiting for — one that is sure to spark kids natural curiosity and inspire a long-lasting interest in science.
• More than 2,600 clear, easy-to-read definitions in all science topics • 350 full-color photographs and drawings • More than 150 biographies of notable scientists • More than 100 notes on key scientific concepts • In-depth graphic treatment of selected topics • Easy-to-follow tables and charts, including Planets of the Solar System and Rock Types • Simple cross-referencing system
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A comprehensive, visually stunning science dictionary for children in grades 4 to 6 (ages 9 to 12), with more than 2,600 definitions covering all areas of science.
Synopsis
The newly updated American Heritage® 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 the Author
The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries and of other reference titles published by Houghton Mifflin Company are trained lexicographers with a varied array of interests and expertise. Most of the editors hold graduate degrees and have studied at least one foreign language. Several have degrees in linguistics or in the history of the English language. Others have degrees in science or sometimes other disciplines. All the editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work in association with consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.