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Usborne Internet-Linked Science Encyclopedia
This book is obviously an Usborne book; it's overloaded with interesting information and tons of color pictures. But it also has something else - internet links. A great deal of science is packed in the book, with even more available online at the many quality websites chosen by Usborne. More than 1,000 internet links are listed in this book. Sites allow you to see video clips of animals, hear animal sounds, build your own roller coaster, dissect a virtual frog, relive the story of landing on the moon complete with sounds, images, and slideshows, and so much more. Perform more than 120 experiments and activities, and see video clips, diagrams, pictures, and other helpful online highlights. All of science is covered in this book: physics, chemistry, biology, information technology, earth sciences, astronomy, genetic engineering, nanotechnology, telecommunications and the preservation of Planet Earth. A wonderful resource even for those without online access. A-Z dictionary. This book is available in two sizes (with identical content). The small-format paperback version measures 7 1/2" W x 9 1/2" H. The large-format hardcover version measures 8 3/4" W x 11" H. 448 pgs. ~ Stephanie
