What's the Point of Science?

by DK

Overview

Find out about the wonderful world of scientific discovery, how science works and why it has changed the world.

Turn boredom into awe! Learn about the most notable scientists in history, scientific discoveries, and the answers to your questions about biology, chemistry and physics. This illustrated science book is packed with stories and hand-drawn graphics that will make science fun! 

Wondering where science started and how scientists solve centuries-old mysteries? Inside this science book, you’ll find:

   • Each main topic features a discovery or breakthrough presented as an illustrated story.
   • Real-world examples of modern science and technology bring the story up to date, and make each topic relevant.
   • Occasional timeline spreads reveal how scientific ideas have evolved.
   • "Try it out" boxes show readers how to carry out hands-on science activities at home or at school.
   • Amazing facts and stories keep the tone light and entertaining.
   • Timeline spreads show scientific development in a specific field over the ages.

Discover the amazing humans who challenged the thinking of their time and put their lives at risk to learn about everything on the planet — and in space! Understand why science matters so much, and the incredible places it will take us in the future. This illustrated science reference guide will intrigue and inspire children ages 9-12 to love science, and to marvel at the world around them.

Students will learn how science is practical and applicable to the real world, and helps to solve everyday problems through the stories and discoveries of notable scientists. The easy-to-follow format explores the origins of science and answers important questions like how the universe started, how to build a pyramid, how to save a life, how to capture lightning and even how to live on Mars. The answers and stories in this scientific book will change the way children think about science forever!

DK’s What’s the Point? series is packed with surprising facts, tales of ingenuity and endeavor, and beautiful, unique illustrations. Each book in the series includes crazy facts, quizzes and puzzles. Look out for What's the Point of Maths? to encourage young students to find fun in their math homework!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780744035759
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	10/26/2021
Series:	DK What's the Point of?
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,035,747
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	IG1130L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the 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. 

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Table of Contents

What's the point of science? 6

What's The Point of Biology? 8

Why do we need biology? 10

Can you see the past? 12

How to stop a virus 16

Why do I look like me? 20

How to save millions of lives 24

How to keep food fresh 28

How to survive 32

Brilliant biologists 36

What's the Point of Physics? 40

Why do we need physics? 42

What powers the world? 44

How to have X-ray vision 48

How to spot a submarine 52

Fantastic physicists 56

What's The Point of Chemistry? 60

Why do we need chemistry? 62

How to stop the pain 64

Can you make gold? 68

How to predict the future 72

How to light up the sky 76

What's up with plastic? 80

Curious chemists 84

What's The Point of Space Science? 88

Why do we need Earth science? 90

Will it rain tomorrow? 92

How to know where you are 96

How to stop a bomb 100

Excellent Earth scientists 106

What's The Point of Space Science? 108

Why do we need space science? 110

How to defy gravity 112

How did it all begin? 116

Super space scientists 120

Science stars 124

Glossary 126

Index 128

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