Science is vital for every inhabitant of today's world, and being scientifically informed and literate is a crucial part of any child's education. Fully updated with the very latest facts and data, clear text, and more than 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations, this fourth edition is sure to inform and amaze.

Science is vital for every inhabitant of today's world, and being scientifically informed and literate is a crucial part of any child's education. Science can seem daunting -- especially as scientific knowledge advances so quickly -- and this volume is the perfect purchase for any family. It will bear repeated use by all the family from 10+ through the teenage years.

Fully updated for this new 4th edition with the very latest facts and data; clear text and more than 1000 photos and illustrations will inform and amaze.