This is an exciting new series, building into an extensive library of knowledge for tomorrow's young scientists. Lively and accessible, each of the 10 volumes focuses on a major area of scientific knowledge and draws the reader into the dynamic world of the modern scientist. The features include: nearly 300 major articles in all, giving full coverage of the physical, chemical and biological sciences; accurate and up-to-date, covering the latest discoveries, events and ideas; expert authors capture the excitement of science; all text checked by specialist consultants; and over 1300 illustrations - carefully selected photos and specially commissioned drawings and diagrams.

 

This is volume 2 in The Young Oxford Library Of Science .

There are 48 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2002 by Oxford University Press .

Barbara Taylor is an experienced children's non-fiction writer. Her previous books for Watts include the Science Starters series.