Science is vital for every inhabitant of today's world, and being scientifically informed and literate is a crucial part of any child's education. Science can seem daunting - especially as scientific knowledge advances so quickly - and this volume is the perfect purchase for any family. It will bear repeated use by all the family from 10+ through the teenage years. Fully updated for this new 4th edition with the very latest facts and data; clear text and more than 1000 photos and illustrations will inform and amaze. | The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia by Charles Taylor, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters