Q Is for Quark: A Science Alphabet Book

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. A Smithsonian Notable Books for Children 2001 Educators, please visit our Resources section, above, for teaching guides and curricula .


From the Hardcover edition.