Q is for Quark: A Science Alphabet Book

by David M. Schwartz

Book Overview

A is for Atom, B is for Black Hole, C is for Clone-hang on to your test tubes, we'??re covering a lot of ground here But both the science-curious and the science-phobic are in for a treat as the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582460213
• ISBN13: 9781582460215
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Tricycle Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

E is for Excellent!

We got G is for Google a while ago and I bought Q is for Quark for my son's 11th birthday. He's not a big reader, but he likes to read this series. The entries are quite complex, they really explain sophisticated science, and the entries, although usually only a page long, are also quite dense - this is not a dumbed down version. It's genuinely interesting and we read it in bite size (or letter size) portions, and learn something new. This is a book you definitely read more than once, and each time, you remember a little more. I really enjoy it and would recommend it for anyone over 10 (parents learn a lot from this book too!)

A Quality Read

I happened upon this book in a bookstore in my town one day, and just adore it. I am an engineer, and I buy this book for every friend/family member that is expecting a child. It's whimsical and fun and educational--we all can learn something we don't know!

Schwartz has done it again!

If I could travel back in time 30 years and have a library of David Schwartz books, I'd be one happy kid! My kids love his work, and so do I! A former biologist, elementary school teacher, and journalist, Schwartz knows how to present complicated information in a straighforward and accessible manner. He and artist Kim Doner have put together a wonderful companion to their earlier book, G is for Googol. Q is for Quark is engaging and fun for strong independent readers of all ages. Each letter of the alphabet introduces a different scientific term. E is for element, O is for Occam's Razor, and Q is for Quark, of course! I highly recommend this book for any science minded kid.

EXCELLENT PEAK AT SCIENCE

An excellent peak at science for both children and adults. Although rather simplistic, it does a good job explaining basic science concepts. I specially liked the parts on T for Think, where the author explains how scientists use the Scientific Method as a tool for testing observations, making inferences and weed out erroneous beliefs; and O for Occam's Razor, again as of useful tool for reasoning. I sure hope there is a sequel. Only one observation: The publishers should have chosen a more portable book format (paperback) so you can take it anywhere and either enjoy it by yourself or share it with someone else.AC.CHB