The American heritage children's science dictionary

Introduces the language and concepts of science through alphabetically listed entries with illustrations, "Did You Know" sidebars, and explanatory notes.

Corporate Authors: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, c2014.
Edition: Newly updated edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Scientific abbreviations
  • Timeline of scientific discovery
  • Picture credits
  • Tables and charts: Classification of life
  • Geologic time
  • Measurement
  • Periodic table of the elements
  • Planets of the solar system
  • Rock types
  • Vitamins
  • A closer look: Cell
  • color
  • Flower
  • Greenhouse effect
  • Leaf
  • Machines
  • Plate tectonics
  • Skeleton
  • Star
  • Wave.