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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 7, 2020 | Nonfiction—Elementary
Gr 3–6—Caldecott winner and prolific author Macaulay offers capsule outlines of an astonishing range of scientific topics. A table of contents divides the text into broad sections, including "Energy," "Forces," and "Earth and Space." Subtopics in each section explore concepts such as density in the "Matter" section or evolution and natural selection in the "Life" section. There is no formula for the layout, but, as in many DK titles, each chapter addresses one topic. Big ideas are typically conveyed using a central illustration with ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More