Q Is for Quark: A Science Alphabet Book

David M. Schwartz
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A is for Atom, B is for Black Hole, C is for Clone-hang on to your test tubes, we'¬?re covering a lot of ground here! But both the science-curious and the science-phobic are in for a treat as the author of one of the wittiest math books around takes on a new topic. Ranging freely from DNA to jet-propelled squid to proof that it'¬?s best to prepare dragon tonic using the metric system, this smorgasbord of science topics makes a great classroom resource or gift for the budding scientist. By the time kids plow through all the quirky pictures and funny captions we'¬?re sure they'¬?ll agree that W is for Wow! 55,000 hardcover G is for A Math Alphabet Book in print.‚Ä¢ A Smithsonian Notable Books for Children 2001 ‚Ä¢ Educators, please visit our Resources section, above, for teaching guides and curricula .
Genres: ScienceNonfictionChildrensPicture Books
64 Pages

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