Picture 1 of 1

Stock photo

Q Is for Quark: A Science Alphabet Book by Schwartz, David M. - Picture 1 of 1

Q Is for Quark : A Science Alphabet Book by David M. Schwartz (2009, Trade Paperback)

ThriftBooks (3932331)

98.9% positive Feedback

Price:

US $5.51

Approximately£4.08

+ $7.33 postage

Estimated delivery Mon, 4 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug

Returns:

No returns, but backed by the eBay Money Back Guarantee.

Condition:

Very Good

Q Is for Quark: A Science Alphabet Book by Schwartz, David M. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherRandom House Children's Books

ISBN-101582463034

ISBN-139781582463032

eBay Product ID (ePID)71947579

Product Key Features

Book TitleQ Is for Quark : a Science Alphabet Book

Number of Pages64 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicScience & Nature / General (See Also Headings under Animals or Technology), Science & Nature / Chemistry, Mathematics / General, concepts / Alphabet

IllustratorYes, Doner, Kim

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorDavid M. Schwartz

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight10 oz

Item Length10.9 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

ReviewsEditor's Picks:"A well-written, informative alphabet book that will be an asset to anyone wanting to make science fun." -Library Talk,Starred Review."Sophisticated and entertaining. . . .disarmingly accessible book, not just for kids." -Smithsonian Magazine"This book does for science what Schwartz'¬?s G IS FOR GOOGOL did for math." -School Library Journal"[Will] make science fun. . . . does not talk down to kids; it makes them stretch and in the process they may be interested enough to dig even further in the scientific disciplines." -Marilyn Courtot,Children'¬?s Literature Newsletter From the Hardcover edition., Starred Review,Library Talk: Editor's Picks: "A well-written, informative alphabet book that will be an asset to anyone wanting to make science fun." Review,Smithsonian Magazine: "Sophisticated and entertaining. . . .disarmingly accessible book, not just for kids." Review,School Library Journal: "This book does for science what Schwartz's G IS FOR GOOGOL did for math." Review,L.A. Parent, June 9, 2010: "Chocked full of fascinating information." Review,Children's Literature Newsletter: "[Will] make science fun. . . . does not talk down to kids; it makes them stretch and in the process they may be interested enough to dig even further in the scientific disciplines." -Marilyn Courtot

Grade FromThird Grade

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisA 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 Googol: A Math Alphabet Book in print.' A Smithsonian Notable Books for Children 2001 ' Educators, please visit our Resources section, above, for teaching guides and curricula ., 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 Googol: 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 .