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Most Explosive Science Book in the Universe by the Brainwaves

by Claire Watts, Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff, Lisa Swerling (Illustrator), Ralph Lazar
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Overview

Everyone's favorite little Brainwaves are back-and this time they're making an incredible journey into SCIENCE! Lighthearted illustrations and funny, punny commentary guide the reader through the scientific method, science history, and the big three: physics, chemistry, and biology. Entertaining yet educational, The Most Explosive Science Book in the Universe...By the Brainwaves is the perfect book for any budding scientist.

Synopsis

Everyone's favorite little Brainwaves are back-and this time they're making an incredible journey into SCIENCE! Lighthearted illustrations and funny, punny commentary guide the reader through the scientific method, science history, and the big three: physics, chemistry, and biology. Entertaining yet educational, The Most Explosive Science Book in the Universe...By the Brainwaves is the perfect book for any budding scientist.

Children's Literature

Just about anything that can be included under the giant umbrella of "science" is covered in this fun (yes, fun!) reference book. The periodic table, light, machines, water, relativity, and electricity are just a few of the concepts that are explored. Mini-cartoon "brainwaves" escort the reader throughout the book, showing examples of scientific theories and just being silly. The chapters are short—each is a two-page spread—but packed with information. The levels of science are advanced, but everything is put together in a way that would spark interest even for readers who are new to these concepts. And while this is not necessarily a book that a teen would pick up to read cover-to-cover, it would be an excellent supplement to concepts learning in the classroom and a great addition to any science classroom or school library. This book contains a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Reviewer: Cherie Ilg Haas

About the Author, Claire Watts

Lisa Swerling studied politics, philosophy, and economics at England's Oxford University. She formerly ran her own graphic design business in London. Together with Ralph Lazar, she created Last Lemon Productions, which originates, produces, and licenses cartoon properties.
Ralph Lazar studied law and economics at South Africa's University of Cape Town and the London School of Economics. He was formerly an investment strategist at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse First Boston. With the Brainwaves, he and Lisa now bring together the vibrancy and humor that is at the heart of all of their work.

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Editorials

Children's Literature - Cherie Ilg Haas

Just about anything that can be included under the giant umbrella of "science" is covered in this fun (yes, fun!) reference book. The periodic table, light, machines, water, relativity, and electricity are just a few of the concepts that are explored. Mini-cartoon "brainwaves" escort the reader throughout the book, showing examples of scientific theories and just being silly. The chapters are short—each is a two-page spread—but packed with information. The levels of science are advanced, but everything is put together in a way that would spark interest even for readers who are new to these concepts. And while this is not necessarily a book that a teen would pick up to read cover-to-cover, it would be an excellent supplement to concepts learning in the classroom and a great addition to any science classroom or school library. This book contains a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Reviewer: Cherie Ilg Haas

School Library Journal

Gr 3–6—A sprawling, unique overview of the various scientific fields. Although students will have to hunt through the dense layout to find facts, they will likely encounter what they are searching for. The index is an indispensable tool. The layout is intentionally busy, with tiny, colorful characters known as the Brainwaves jam-packed onto each page. Cracking jokes and demonstrating scientific principles, these lighthearted Lilliputians mostly serve to add levity to the proceedings, but occasionally provide helpful examples. Topics, which include the periodic table, force, and future science, are each presented on individual inventive spreads with facts in short bursts of text that intermingle with the illustrations. Appealing enough to inspire pleasure reading, the book will also serve those looking for scientific facts.—Travis Jonker, Dorr Elementary School, MI

Book Details

Published
April 1, 2009
Publisher
DK Publishing, Inc.
Pages
64
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780756651527

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