E. Encyclopedia Science - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0756602157 ISBN 13: 9780756602154

Publisher: Dk Pub, 2004

Synopsis

The e.encyclopedia science pulls out all the stops to tell-and show-readers everything about science. Packed with the very latest photographs, illustrations, and 3-D models, and enhanced by cutting-edge computer image manipulation, e.encyclopedia science is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work for children.

That's not all it is, though. The e.encyclopedia program takes the next step in modern reference publishing by partnering with Google, the Web's most trafficked search engine, to actively manage and update dedicated Web sites to take you directly to the most useful, safe, and age-appropriate information online. DK and Google-a match made in info-gathering heaven-set the benchmark for science and technology reference for the whole family.

About this title

About the Author:

Google is the world's largest search engine and is fast, accurate and easy to use. Its breakthrough search technology makes it simple for visitors to find the information they need, whether on a client's Web site or elsewhere on the internet.

From Booklist:

As a follow-up to their publication e.encyclopedia (2003), DK and Google have joined forces again to produce an encyclopedia covering eight general areas in science: "Matter and Materials," "Forces and Energy," "Electricity and Magnetism," "Space," "Earth," "Plants," "Animals," and "Human Body."

The unique feature of this publication is that it correlates to a Web site created by Google [http://www.science.dke-encyc.com]. Each entry in the text has a keyword to enter on the Web page in order to access information from a range of previewed, child-friendly sites. The search engine on the Web site accepts only the keywords provided in the book. Information that is available from the Web links includes animations, videos, sounds, virtual tours, interactive quizzes, databases, and time lines as well as current reports. Teachers and librarians will also appreciate the pictures that can be downloaded free of charge for personal, noncommercial use.

Most of the entries in the book are one or two pages in length. They include an introductory paragraph followed by subentries that expand on the topic. Other items that may be included in an entry are data boxes, biographies, and time lines. There is a color-coded band across the bottom of each page to quickly show readers what section they are in. "Find out more" references point users to related entries.

Besides the companion Web site, one of the main attractions of this text is its eye-catching visuals. Each page features engaging color photographs as well as colorful charts and graphics. Although students would have welcomed a glossary, this is a useful research tool for the intermediate level and is recommended for school and public libraries. Maren Ostergard
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About this edition

• Publisher: Dk Pub
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0756602157
• ISBN 13: 9780756602154
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384
• Editor: Bainers Fran, Borton Paula, Cooper Gilly Cameron, Dinwiddie Robert, Fortey Jacqueline, Goulding Sarah, Hynes Margaret, Moss Patricia, Nicholson Sue, Ritchie Nigel, Williams Richard, Wood Selina, Yorke Jane
• Illustrator: Gibbons Lee, Gopalla Nick, Hunter Robin, Kerr Andrew, Mulrey Patrick, Poore Darren