The American heritage children's science dictionary.
American Heritage Children's Science Dictionary: Scientific abbreviations -- Timeline of scientific discovery -- Picture credits -- Tables and charts: Classification of life -- Geologic time -- Measurement table -- Periodic table of the elements -- Planets of the solar system -- Rock types -- V...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boston :
Houghton Mifflin,
[2005]
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| Summary: | American Heritage Children's Science Dictionary: Scientific abbreviations -- Timeline of scientific discovery -- Picture credits -- Tables and charts: Classification of life -- Geologic time -- Measurement table -- Periodic table of the elements -- Planets of the solar system -- Rock types -- Vitamins -- Closer look: Cell -- Color -- Flower -- Greenhouse effect -- Leaf -- Machines -- Plate tectonics -- Skeleton -- Star -- Wave. Introduces the language and concepts of science through alphabetically listed entries with illustrations, "Did You Know" sidebars and explanatory notes. Q: What can happen when a young boy follows the winds of his own curiosity? A: He might just discover a land full of beauty, adventure and new friends! Evoking the thrill of discovery and exploration of new terrain, Brian Ajhar's fresh new interpretation of the classic campfire song will allow young readers to see the range in a whole new way--through a young boy's imagination. Ajhar's affectionate characterization and vibrant palette are destined to make this a favorite for every aspiring cowboy and cowgirl . . . and the inclusion of the musical notation at the end might just inspire parents to take out the ole guitar and start strummin'. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 280 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| ISBN: | 0618354018 9780618354016 0803729189 9780803729186 |