The leading science encyclopedia explaining the achievements and progress of science, now fully revised and updated. Major updates include:- The advent of SARS- Extended coverage of cloning- Extended coverage of GM food- Extended coverage of digital camerasOther updates include: Jupiter’s moons reach 50; crash of space shuttle Columbia; disappearance of element 118- Wide-ranging coverage encompassing the physical, chemical and biological sciences- Science at the cutting edge – Human Genome Project, BSE, evolving robots, global warming, laser-guided missiles, nanotechnology…- Over 1300 illustrations: carefully selected full-colour photos and specially commisioned drawings and diagrams- Unrivalled authority ensured by expert team headed by Richard Dawkins, world-famous author of The Selfish GeneThe encyclopedia has a dedicated website (www.oup.com/science-encyclopedia), which includes hundreds of recommended links, downloadable artworks from the book and a challenging quiz
Oxford Illustrated Science Encyclopedia
Children's Reference, Reference / Non Fiction
Oxford Illustrated Science Encyclopedia
£20.00
Fully illustrated, this encyclopedia sets out to explain the achievements and progress of science. It will inspire children to see that the shape of the future is in their hands. This revised edition uses the same ISBN as the previous edition.
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 27.6 × 21.9 × 3.5 cm |
| Author | |
| Publisher | |
| Imprint | |
| Cover | Hardback |
| Pages | 448 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | Revised and updated edition |
| Dewey | 503 (edition:21) |
| Readership | Children – juvenile / Code: J |
Related products
-
Children's Reference
Hello Happy! Mindful Kids: An activity book for young people who sometimes feel
£9.99 Read more
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.