The Visual Dictionary of Physics

by Jack Challoner

Book Overview

The Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries differ from the Eyewitness books in that the text is longer and the vocabulary more difficult.... The photographs are outstanding.... The brief text compresses many... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789402394
• ISBN13: 9780789402394
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 10.4" x 12.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Science does fascinate me

Even though I seem to remember being rather distracted in school because I was one of the only girls in the science class. Things have changed now in the modern world. I'm not exactly sure where all the other girls were, but perhaps their parents didn't see the benefit of sending them to learn about Electromagnetism. Personally, I was more interested in chemistry. The Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries are fascinating. Who would ever want to read just a normal dictionary ever again? Which is why I have a DK Oxford Illustrated American Dictionary now as well. Contents: Matter & Energy, Measurement & Experiment, Forces, Friction, Simple Machines, Circular Motion, Waves & Oscillations, Heat & Temperature, Solids, Liquids, Gases, Electricity & Magnetism, Electric Circuits, Electricity Production, Electromagnetic Radiation, Color, Reflection & Refraction, Optical Instruments, Wave Behavior, Atoms & Electrons, Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics and Formulas & Appendix. Interesting section on Nuclear physics and "How a Television Works." Includes: Over 200 outstanding color photographs and graphic illustrations Concise text and carefully researched definitions Instant access to a 3,000-word specialized vocabulary This volume is part of a series which I love and can't imagine is not loved by readers of all ages. ~The Rebecca Review

physics today

In todays society, where education should be and is at the forefront, a book of this type will not only captivate a young mind but answer question which may not be readily available to a parent. In education the 5 -14 program has developed a system where children can be assessed through practical skills and knowledge. A book such as this can and will aid, in that understanding. In other publications, the author's may have to reminded that their readers are not of the same standard, of understanding as they are, everyone has there own particular way of understanding text and experiments. Books of this nature can only aid, in the development of a child understanding of science and technology.