National Geographic Kids Science Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition

Fully updated and featuring a brand-new look, this second edition of National Geographic’s bestselling Science Encyclopedia explains everything you need to know about our world and beyond, from atoms to zero gravity!

How does a rocket launch into space? Did dinosaurs really all go extinct? And what makes a firework work?

These are just a few of the questions answered in the second edition of the National Geographic Science Encyclopedia, a fact-filled reference for all things science. Reviewed by experts in the field to include the most accurate and up-to-date information, this comprehensive encyclopedia covers all essentials, such as matter, forces and machines, energy, electronics, life on Earth, the human body, and more. Inside, you’ll also find:

• Fascinating fun facts about earthquakes, electricity, elements, and everything else you want to know about science
• The latest info on cutting-edge technologies like CRISPR and ChatGPT
• "Try This!" sidebars with DIY experiments and "Open Questions" features that bring learning to life
• More than 1,000 vibrant color photographs that showcase everything from outer space to the cells that make up our bodies
• Profiles of pioneering scientists and their groundbreaking discoveries

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