Science is presented in historical perspective, as an increasing of knowledge and as an aspect of human endeavour. Reference is also made to the relevance of science to our everyday lives - to its economic importance, environmental impact and social consequences. Simple practical investigations are included to encourage good scientific practice: careful observation, precise measurement, accurate recording, the interpretation of evidence and the preparation of concise written reports. No previous knowledge of science is assumed.

 

This book is part of a book series called Master Series .

This book is aimed at the following children: secondary school , university .

There are 432 pages in this book. This book was published 1991 by Palgrave Macmillan .

This book has the following chapters: Science for you; earth is space, and time; looking at life; growth and its measurement; forces - pushes and pulls; a closer look at life; cells and tissues; energy, work and power; air - earth's atmosphere; machines; the structure of matter; static and current electricity; energy from sunlight; sound and hearing; light and seeing; matter and energy from your food; the use of matter and energy in your body; your body - parts working together; the movement of heat and temperature control; producing more people; genetics and evolution; Earth's climate and the weather; earth;s crust; material resources; magnetism and electricity; using electricity; energy sources; interdependence - organisms and their environment; hygiene in the home and community; the electronics revolution.