DKfindout! Science

Part of DK findout!

Author DK
Paperback
$10.99 US
7.25"W x 9.25"H x 0.28"D  
On sale Sep 06, 2016 | 64 Pages | 9781465454249
Grades 6-8
Reading Level: Lexile IG870L | Fountas & Pinnell X
A fantastic resource to teach kids everything they would want to know about the exciting world of science.

Perfect for budding scientists who want a highly visual STEM book to increase their science know-how. This introduction to science for kids is full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges. It's sure to inspire the next amazing science fair project.


A brilliant science book for kids containing tons of interesting facts about this limitless subject, as well as a fantastic breakdown of what science is and why it's so important.

Did you know that there are no sounds in space? Or that rainbows appear only in the morning or late afternoon? Find out why! For any child that can't get enough of science, DKfindout! Science is packed with fun facts, quizzes and amazing photography. Follow along with key curriculum text introducing all the key topics for age 6+ readers covering everything from light and electricity, to animals and parts of the body.

This series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more. The only limit is your imagination!

Find Out About The Exciting World Of Science!

Have you ever wanted to know what lightning is? Or perhaps you'd like to know how to make a rainbow? Now you can!

DKfindout! Science is packed with surprising scientific facts and fascinating pictures. It's a small book filled with big ideas.

Inside these pages, you will:
- Learn about forces, the laws of motion, simple machines, and electrical circuits
- Read about great scientists in history
- See how the water cycle works
- Discover how things like gravity and magnetism change our daily lives
- Hear from real-life expert Dr. Suze Kundu what it's like to be a materials scientist
- Fold out the cover for a science quiz and timeline
-and find out much, much more!

Dkfindout! Science is one title in the Dkfindout! series of educational books for kids, and Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category.

Kids around the world are obsessed with this gorgeous collection, so much so that a range of massive DKfindout! posters for bedroom walls are sold separately. Add to your collection and nurture your little one's interest in the world. Other titles include DKfindout! Solar System, Birds, Castles, Climate Change, Pirates, Coding, Ancient Egypt, Engineering, Reptiles and a whole lot more!
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

Educator Guide for DKfindout! Science

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

“High-interest topics, an abundance of eye-catching photos and visuals, and accessible text are a mainstay of DK titles, and the entries in this DK findout! series are no exception” –Booklist

“Photographs dominate the image-centric layout, augmented by informational bursts and sidebars, quizzes, and interviews… [A]n engaging, accessible format” –Publishers Weekly

“Filled with the beautiful photographs that DK is known for, plus a multitude of facts, prepare to not see your child for a few hours as they pore over these gorgeous books.” –Brightly
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A fantastic resource to teach kids everything they would want to know about the exciting world of science.

Perfect for budding scientists who want a highly visual STEM book to increase their science know-how. This introduction to science for kids is full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges. It's sure to inspire the next amazing science fair project.


A brilliant science book for kids containing tons of interesting facts about this limitless subject, as well as a fantastic breakdown of what science is and why it's so important.

Did you know that there are no sounds in space? Or that rainbows appear only in the morning or late afternoon? Find out why! For any child that can't get enough of science, DKfindout! Science is packed with fun facts, quizzes and amazing photography. Follow along with key curriculum text introducing all the key topics for age 6+ readers covering everything from light and electricity, to animals and parts of the body.

This series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more. The only limit is your imagination!

Find Out About The Exciting World Of Science!

Have you ever wanted to know what lightning is? Or perhaps you'd like to know how to make a rainbow? Now you can!

DKfindout! Science is packed with surprising scientific facts and fascinating pictures. It's a small book filled with big ideas.

Inside these pages, you will:
- Learn about forces, the laws of motion, simple machines, and electrical circuits
- Read about great scientists in history
- See how the water cycle works
- Discover how things like gravity and magnetism change our daily lives
- Hear from real-life expert Dr. Suze Kundu what it's like to be a materials scientist
- Fold out the cover for a science quiz and timeline
-and find out much, much more!

Dkfindout! Science is one title in the Dkfindout! series of educational books for kids, and Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category.

Kids around the world are obsessed with this gorgeous collection, so much so that a range of massive DKfindout! posters for bedroom walls are sold separately. Add to your collection and nurture your little one's interest in the world. Other titles include DKfindout! Solar System, Birds, Castles, Climate Change, Pirates, Coding, Ancient Egypt, Engineering, Reptiles and a whole lot more!

Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

Guides

Educator Guide for DKfindout! Science

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

Praise

“High-interest topics, an abundance of eye-catching photos and visuals, and accessible text are a mainstay of DK titles, and the entries in this DK findout! series are no exception” –Booklist

“Photographs dominate the image-centric layout, augmented by informational bursts and sidebars, quizzes, and interviews… [A]n engaging, accessible format” –Publishers Weekly

“Filled with the beautiful photographs that DK is known for, plus a multitude of facts, prepare to not see your child for a few hours as they pore over these gorgeous books.” –Brightly

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