First Encyclopedia of Science

Why do things float? How do magnets work? What is gravity? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce basic science topics. Also includes fun science activities and exciting recommended websites.<BR><BR>Chapters in this book include:<BR>- What is science?<BR>- What do scientists do<BR>- Our Universe<BR>- What is the Earth made of?<BR>- The seasons<BR>- Weather<BR>- Living things<BR>- Cells<BR>- Plants<BR>- Animals<BR>- Your body<BR>- Bones and muscles<BR>- What happens to food?<BR>- Your brain and senses<BR>- Atoms and molecules<BR>- Solids, liquids and gases<BR>- How materials change<BR>- Energy<BR>- Forces<BR>- Hot and cold<BR>- Gravity<BR>- Floating<BR>- Friction<BR>- Magnets<BR>- Light and colour<BR>- Sound<BR>- Electricity<BR>- Computers<BR>- Science words