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Canavan, Thomas
6 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Science F.A.Q. series.
Questions and answers about earth and its atmosphere are loosely grouped into thirteen categories such as "Make a splash" with information about oceans and rain and "Air we go" about wind and air pressure. A photo or graphic accompanies all four questions on each bright but busy spread. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(4)
4-6
Science F.A.Q. series.
Questions and answers about plant science are loosely grouped into thirteen categories such as "Try this for size" with information about giant redwoods and "Going to extremes" about plants growing in severe conditions. A photo or graphic accompanies all four questions on each bright but busy spread. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(4)
4-6
Science F.A.Q. series.
Questions and answers about various animals are loosely grouped into thirteen categories such as "Yackety-yak," about how animals communicate, and "Fact or fiction?" dispelling legends about animals (e.g., cats having nine lives). A photo or graphic accompanies all four questions on each bright but busy spread. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
Canavan, Thomas
Why Do Ice Cubes Float?: Questions and Answers About the Science of Everyday Materials
(4)
4-6
Science F.A.Q. series.
Questions and answers about how various sciences affect everyday objects and occurrences are loosely grouped into thirteen categories such as "Pass the gas" with information about carbonated drinks, and "Changing things" about recycling paper. A photo or graphic accompanies all four questions on each bright but busy spread. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(4)
4-6
Science F.A.Q. series.
Questions and answers about space are loosely grouped into thirteen categories such as "Hey--lighten up!" addressing the northern lights and why stars twinkle and "Up, up and away" with information about space junk. A photo or graphic accompanies all four questions on each bright but busy spread. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(4)
4-6
Science F.A.Q. series.
Questions and answers about the human body are loosely grouped into thirteen categories such as "I beg your pardon" with information about hiccups, burps, and yawns, and "Pass it on" about genetic inheritance. A photo or graphic accompanies all four questions on each bright but busy spread. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
6 reviews
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