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Inspires curiosity in budding young scientists.
If you have a child showing an early interest in how the world works, "Young Scientist" could be a treasure trove for them. It's a book from 1992, which means it has that nostalgic charm while still providing fundamental scientific concepts that can spark a lifelong love for science. It's also a testament to how the core of scientific inquiry remains unchanged, even as our understanding grows.
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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ISBN: 9780716660613
Authors:
Martin Bronkhurst
Publisher: WORLD BOOK INTERNATIONAL
Date of Publication: 1991-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Science
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Inspires curiosity in budding young scientists.
If you have a child showing an early interest in how the world works, "Young Scientist" could be a treasure trove for them. It's a book from 1992, which means it has that nostalgic charm while still providing fundamental scientific concepts that can spark a lifelong love for science. It's also a testament to how the core of scientific inquiry remains unchanged, even as our understanding grows.
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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