From School Library Journal
Grade 5-8-A survey of the scientific instruments and
methods used to observe and measure the world around us. Volumes are
divided by subject: Length and Distance, Measuring Time, Force and
Pressure, Electrical Measurement, Using Visible Light, Using Invisible
Light, Using Sound, Scientific Analysis, and Scientific Classification.
Each book begins with a brief introductory paragraph and general
overview on the units of measure. The short chapters range in length
from two to six pages. For example, Length and Distance includes
information on rulers and tapes, measuring long distances, angles and
heights, area, volume, and making maps. Brief biographical sketches of
one or two scientists are included in each title along with a
volume-specific glossary, a set index, and the same list of resources
for further reading and research. Numerous color photographs, well-drawn
illustrations, and charts and tables enhance the usefulness of this
resource.
Shauna Yusko, King County Library System, Bellevue, WA
Shauna Yusko, King County Library System, Bellevue, WA
From Booklist
Gr. 6-8. The nine volumes of the Science Tools set cover
a broad range of topics and are arranged conceptually and applied to
different branches of science. Each book begins with the same
double-page spread on units of measurement, which includes names and
symbols within the International System of measures as well as a
conversion table relating customary units to metric units. From there,
the interpretation of the term Science Tools is broad. A
presentation might involve the ways in which scientists use visible or
invisible light, the understanding and application of water pressure, or
even tools of organizing knowledge, from the periodic table of chemical
elements to the classification of plants, animals, blood types, and
galaxies. This British series does not talk down to young people, and
long sentences are not uncommon. Though the texts may include terms,
such as monocotyledons, that are unfamiliar to many students at
this level, the explanations within the text and definitions in the
glossaries at the end of each volume make the meanings clear. Other
additions to each volume include lists of books suggested for further
reading and recommended Web sites. The many color illustrations include
photographs and exceptionally clear diagrams that heighten the books'
visual appeal and usefulness to students. An interesting and potentially
helpful addition to reference or circulating collections. Carolyn Phelan
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