Book Review: World of Science

World of Science
ISBN: 978-089051-618-8
Hardback, 248 pages
Publisher: Master Books
Retails: $24.99

Fascinating facts about the world of SCIENCE

Science is a bit of a touchy subject in our house. It isn’t that we do not like science but well, perhaps we are I am science challenged and would rather not talk about it –nevermind do it!

My kids however are more science inclined than I. I’ve been looking for a book that I could let them see that wouldn’t drive them to beg me to do tons of horribly incredibly detailed experiments. If they could read and share their excitement with me, I’d be happy. But I do understand that hands-on activities (especially in a subject such as science) is a good thing.

The book World of Science is a good book- it’s a compromise for the kids and I Separated into seven sections (Matter & Chemicals; Energy, Motion & Machines; Electricity & Magnetism; Light & Sound; Earth & Life; Space & Time; Science Experiments), it gives history of the particular field as well as descriptions of various particulars of the field. For example in the Matter & Chemicals section there is a portion on Molecules. It talks briefly about molecular bonds and also has images and photos of examples (in this case, changing molecules is represented by the flame in a hot air balloon and for discussing oxygen molecules, a deep sea diver with an oxygen tank). On the next page it gives a brief history of the discovery of DNA and who the men were that made the discovery.

The book is interesting partially because of the images and photographs. My kids are drawn to colors and images like most are. We have a couple ‘encyclopedia’ type books that are very visually stimulating and my kids are constantly looking at them again and again. It’s the same with this book. We actually keep it on our kitchen table for looking at whenever.

In Section 7 is where the real fun begins perhaps There are more than 60 experiments that you can do at home. None of them require really fancy materials. One that we are going to try is the hot air balloon made with tissue paper. It is easy to do (thank goodness!) and will help them learn about heat and cold. Each experiment shows the corresponding concept and page number.

I like this book. I do think it is a bit young for my 12 and 15 year old but I definitely think this can be used as a supplement for their other science. It has a lot of information and fun experiments.

 

***Disclaimer: I was graciously given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given. See my Disclosure/Policies.