Science Ideas in 30 Seconds
30 Breakthrough Theories for Junior Geniuses Explained in Half a Minute
Published on 17. March 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-78240-108-7 (ISBN)
Description
In this perfect book for smartypants and eggheads everywhere, great science ideas from ancient Greece to present day are clearly outlined and explained. Ideas about motion, gravity, DNA, nuclear energy, antimatter and more are concisely covered across 30 key topics. Each idea is explained in neat 30-second soundbites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, colourful artwork. The attention-grabbing format conveys these clever concepts clearly, giving an immediate grasp to readers aged from 8 up. Six themed sections cover scientific theories from Ancient Greece and the Scientific Revolution, right up to the present day .
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 180 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78240-108-7 (9781782401087)
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Mike Goldsmith is a qualified astrophysicist and established children's science author and consultant. Twice nominated for the Junior Aventis Science Prize, he has written for Scholastic, Kingfisher and Hodder Wayland amongst others.