101 Things Everyone Should Know about Science

By Science, Naturally!
Price $12.95
Age 8-12 yrs.

Most of us know more about science than we think we do, but not nearly as much as we should. That semi-contradictory state is part of what makes this book such a fun, satisfying educational read. We come away from it at once affirmed and improved in our knowledge and understanding of science. After a warm, personal introduction from one of the authors, the book presents 101 concise questions spanning biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and general science that readers are encouraged to answer as best they can. Most will be able to conjure partial answers or reasonable conjecture, a factor that boosts confidence and stimulates curiosity. The answer section provides short answers to each of the questions, but follows them with highly informative, easy-to-understand explanations. Readers come away with a greater understanding of the world in which we live and, more importantly, a hunger to learn more.