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The Fascinating Science Book for Kids

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The Fascinating Science Book for Kids offers children aged 9 to 12 a treasure trove of 500 captivating science facts across a wide range of topics. From dinosaurs and deep-sea creatures to weather phenomena, minerals, the human body, and the solar system, each fact is accompanied by vibrant full-colour images to enrich the learning experience. Children will discover astonishing insights, such as diamonds falling from Neptune's skies, the giant squid's donut-shaped brain, and bacteria generating electricity to power batteries, making science both fun and engaging.
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This book is ideal for children aged 9 to 12 who are curious about the natural world and science. It is also a valuable tool for parents and teachers seeking to encourage scientific curiosity and provide an engaging introduction to various STEM topics.

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"Do you love dinosaurs and dolphins, mountains and meteors? The Fascinating Science Book for Kids has it all! This fun facts book for kids includes 500 stupendous science facts that offer hours of learning for ages 9 to 12."--Provided by publisher.

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Give curious kids the gift of 500 fascinating facts with this amazing science book for kids aged 9 to 12!

Do you love dinosaurs and dolphins, mountains and meteors? The Fascinating Science Book for Kids has all of that and more! This trivia-packed book includes 500 stupendous science facts that offer hours of exploration. Alongside full-colour pictures on every page, you'll find weird and wonderful facts about topics like prehistoric life, the deep sea, weather, minerals, the human body, the solar system—and even your own backyard!

In this engaging book of science fun facts for kids, you'll learn amazing things like:

  • Scientists have evidence that tiny diamonds sometimes fall from the sky on Neptune.
  • The giant squid has a brain shaped like a donut.
  • Some bacteria species generate electricity when they breathe and can even power a battery.

Get a heaping helping of the science facts kids love with The Fascinating Science Book for Kids—one of the best in kids' educational books!

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  • The Fascinating Science Book for Kids
    Give curious kids the gift of 500 fascinating facts with this amazing science book for kids aged 9 to 12! Do you love dinosaurs and dolphins, mountains and meteors? The Fascinating Science Book for Kids has all of that and more! This trivia-packed book includes 500 stupendous science facts that offer hours of exploration. Alongside full-colour pictures on every page,...
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Experts praise Kevin Kurtz's ability to present science in an intriguing and accessible way. Elizabeth Joyner highlights its magazine-like appeal and suitability for young readers eager to impress with newfound knowledge. Whit McMillan recommends the book for curious learners of all ages and educators aiming to inspire exploration. Reviewers agree that the book is an excellent resource for sparking a love of science through fun and understandable facts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781647398705

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 January 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 673g

Pages: 212

About the Author

KEVIN KURTZ is an award-winning children's author who specializes in books about science and nature. He has been lucky enough to work at a marine biology lab and an aquarium, and has spent a lot of time hanging out with fish. Find him at KevKurtz.com.

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