Aludlam Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Basically, I'm looking for a refresher for myself, that can later be used by my littles. Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia looks promising (good price on Amazon too!). Anyone, like/don't like/love/hate??? Have a better suggestion? thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aludlam Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 http://www.amazon.com/Kingfisher-Science-Encyclopedia-Charles-Taylor/dp/0753458861/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1290475973&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnick in nc Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I bought this book about a year ago and have enjoyed it so far. I'm a long way off in using it directly with dc, but I remember how I loved looking at similar reference books when I was elem age. DS6 has loved looking at it and asking me to read it to him. It has been a good exercise in boiling down what's written! It has beautiful graphics that DS really responds to. I have not sat down and read much of it closely, so I can't say a lot about content, depth, etc. What I have seen, I do like the layout and the variety of topics. Each chapter (Planet Earth, Living Things, Human Biology, etc) ends with a "Facts and Figures" page which includes key dates/events within that topic. There is also a Ready Reference section at the end of the book that includes conversion tables, units of measurement, famous scientists, and inventions/discoveries. FYI - There is a Reproduction page within the Human Biology chapter that tells it like it is - in an appropriate way, I think, for the intended age. Also, as you probably expect, it presents geology and human origins from an evolutionary viewpoint. I recently bought the Usborne First Encyclopedia of Science (haven't seen yet) since I want something a little more accessible once we start formal science next year. I also have 2 Kingfisher First Encyclopedias (Human Body and Animals), which I like as well. HTH - Sorry if a little rambling. I did interrupt this to put dc to bed. :willy_nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneeK Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 We love it here. I have bought both the Science and History one. Next year I am going to invest in the Geography one. They have been a great resource that can be used for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aludlam Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thanks for taking the time to respond. I've got my choices narrowed down to Kingfisher and Usborne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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