This 256 page book takes a comprehensive look at the very beginnings of science and what science is. Several Sections include: Matter and Chemicals; Energy, Motion and Machines; Electricity and Magnetism; Light and Sound; Earth and Life; Space and Time; and Science Experiments, with chapters on atoms, elements, molecules, solids, liquids, gases, crystals, acids and bases, metals, gravity, heat and cold, friction, computers, volcanoes and earthquakes, weather and climate, mountains and valleys, coastlines, evolution, prehistoric life, inner planets, solar wanderers, outer planets, the sun, galaxies, plants and animals, chemistry, air and flight, water, sound, light, energy and forces, electricity and magnetism. The text is accompanied by dozens of color photos, maps and illustrations. This is an excellent text to add to your student's library.