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The Usborne Pocket Scientist: The Blue Book

Susan Mayes

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The Usborne Pocket Scientist: The Blue Book

by Susan Mayes   |  Ages 8-11
The Usborne Pocket Scientist: The Blue Book
The Usborne Pocket Scientist: The Blue Book

Kid-friendly science guide with fun experiments.

If you're looking for a way to spark a child's curiosity about the natural and scientific world, "The Usborne Pocket Scientist" could be a treasure trove of discovery. With easy and safe experiments included, this book not only answers the plethora of questions kids often have but does so in a way that's engaging and interactive. You'll appreciate how it makes learning feel like an adventure.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Usborne Pocket Scientist: The Blue Book

by Susan Mayes   |  Ages 8-11
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ISBN: 9780746046838
Author: Susan Mayes
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Educational, Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Nature, Science & Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.38
(rated by 16 readers)

Description

This pocket-sized guide tackles the mysteries of everyday things, from nature to science and technology. The simple text and bright, detailed illustrations combine to answer questions in clear, step-by-step stages. There are also descriptions of fun and interesting web sites that you can visit to find out more. For links to these sites, and to download pictures from the book, go to the Usborne Quicklinks web site at www.usborne-quicklinks.com.
 

Kid-friendly science guide with fun experiments.

If you're looking for a way to spark a child's curiosity about the natural and scientific world, "The Usborne Pocket Scientist" could be a treasure trove of discovery. With easy and safe experiments included, this book not only answers the plethora of questions kids often have but does so in a way that's engaging and interactive. You'll appreciate how it makes learning feel like an adventure.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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