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National Geographic The Science Book: 432-Page Illustrated Science Reference

National Geographic The Science Book brings together illustrated introductions to major areas of science, from the universe and Earth to biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Its 432-page format combines broad overviews with more detailed sections, sidebars and cross-references, making it suited to browsing as well as looking up topics.

At a glance

Six broad sections span topics including the universe, Earth, living organisms, technology, chemistry, physics and mathematics.
The listing describes detailed text complemented by illustrations, photographs, graphics, 3-D graphics and pictograms.
Sidebars, chapter sections and cross-references support both browsing and quick reference.
Topics of current interest named in the listing include climate change and genetic engineering.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Wide subject coverage can serve readers who want one general science reference rather than a book focused on a single field.
Combination of overviews, deeper sections and cross-references offers more than a straight-through introduction.
Customer feedback describes the content as informative and engaging, including for school-age children.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	National Geographic
Publication date	Aug. 16 2011
Edition	Illustrated
Language	English
Print length	432 pages
ISBN-10	1426208081
ISBN-13	978-1426208089

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.58 kg
Dimensions	19.5 x 3.4 x 23.7 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers who want an illustrated overview across several natural-science subjects.
Families and school-age readers looking for a browsable science reference, while considering the book’s level appropriate to the individual reader.
Curious readers who value topical sidebars and cross-references for exploring connected ideas.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a recent science update, since the listed publication date is 2011.
Buyers looking for a specialist text on one discipline rather than a broad overview.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 1,342 ratings

5 stars83%83%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback is strongly positive overall, with comments describing the content as informative and engaging and as appealing to curious school-age readers. The listing’s broad subject coverage and illustrated, sectioned format give context for that use, though customer impressions do not establish that its science coverage is current. A smaller share of ratings is below the top category, and the supplied feedback does not explain why.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content as informative and engaging.
Feedback mentions interest among children and suitability for school-age readers.
Customers also describe the book as answering their curiosities and being worth the money.

Frequently asked questions

What subjects does The Science Book cover?

The listing describes six major sections including the universe, Earth, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, along with topics such as technology and climate change.

Is this book illustrated?

Yes. It is listed as an illustrated edition, and the description mentions illustrations, photographs, graphics, 3-D graphics and pictograms.

Can it be used for quick reference as well as browsing?

The listing says its sections, subsections, sidebars and cross-references are organized to support browsing and quick reference.

Is it a current science textbook?

The listed publication date is Aug. 16 2011. Buyers who need current coverage should consider that date when choosing it.