Reviews for Modern Earth Science - W. Ramsey - Hardcover

The average rating for Modern Earth Science - W. Ramsey - Hardcover based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-06-20 00:00:00 Dustin Abolafia Name: Malek Sibai Date: Jan/25/16 Section: 7-3 Good Reads #3 First Encyclopedia of Science This enthusiastic book First Encyclopedia of Science written by Rachel Firth has many interesting facts about science that I never newed. The book starts with a great introduction that explains what is Science and what is useful about science in people’s life. When the reader reads the introduction they have two or three things that they just learned. I just learned that people can make experiments on animals which some people will never think of doing it. “Scientists have found 17 different species (types) of macaws in the wild” (Firth 4). Science is also examining people or animal bodies which are kind of rare if someone wants to the an experiment that will inspire them. In first pages of the book, it was taking about the outer space. They were naming the different Planets in the Galaxy. They had many cooled facts that could surprise the reader like our Galaxy has 200 billion of starts which means that the Universe had way more and than 200 billion. It also scientifically proved that if humans take a plane it will take more than two million years to get out of our Galaxy. “Although it’s just a small part Universe, the Milky Way is enormous. The world’s fastest plane would take about two million tears to fly across it” (Firth 8). The book made it much interesting when the reader reaches to the seasons because it tells the reader the all the seasons. The book explains that the earth is tilted and spins on its axis which the reason why certain places experience different seasons than other places. For example, when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere means that it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. “In June, direct sunlight hits the northern hemisphere and it’s summer there. In the south, it’s winter” (Firth 12). These are the interesting facts in the enthusiastic book First Encyclopedia of Science written by Rachel Firth. First Encyclopedia of Science is the most interesting, life story, and useful book I ever had. First Encyclopedia of Science is one of the most interesting books because it teaches people facts that people will never know in the extraordinary world of Science. For example, one interesting fact in the book First Encyclopedia of Science is the Raindrops who create different colors of the rainbow. The raindrops make different colors of the rainbow by splitting the-the sunlight colors into many sections. “Sometimes it rains even though the Sun is shining. Raindrops split sunlight into different colors. When this happens you might see a rainbow. From the ground, it arches, but from an aircraft, it may be a circle” (Firth 15). Another evidence that First Encyclopedia of Science is one of the most interesting books in the world of Science is because it can also teach different things in the world. For instance, the book can teach people how does new lives has growth like the animals making babies and plants producing new plants. “Living things can make new living things. These live on after their parents have died. Animals make babies, and plants produce new plants. As they get older, most living things grow and change. Some animals give birth to live babies. Penguins, like other birds, lay eggs with the babies inside” (Firth 16). First Encyclopedia of Science is a life lesson book because it teaches you why did something happen. For example, when there is a tornado and it breaks a house the book will have the answer for what causes the tornado to happen. “When it’s windy, it’s because the air is moving around. You can’t see it blowing leaves around and feel it on your face. A gentle wind is a breeze. It can help dry wet clothes. Gales are much stronger winds. They can blow tiles off roofs. Hurricanes are very strong winds that can do a lot of damage” (Firth 15). First Encyclopedia of Science is a useful book because it gives people ideas to make something. For instance, the book could be helpful for people when the reader reads the book and finds out an experiment that they can do for a Science fair. “Make gas You can make carbon dioxide gas and blow up a balloon with it. You will need a narrow-necked jar; some baking soda; some vinegar; a balloon; a teaspoon. 1. Fill a quarter if the jar with vinegar. Put the soda into the balloon, using the teaspoon. 2. Stretch the neck of the balloon over the top of the-the jar. Don’t let any soda spill into the jar. 3. Quickly lift the balloon up to tip all of the soda into the jar. The vinegar will react with the soda, making bubbles. When the vinegar and soda react (see page 37), they make carbon dioxide gas which fills the balloon, blowing it up a little. (Firth 35). That the reason why First Encyclopedia of Science is the most interesting, life story, and useful book I ever had. First Encyclopedia of Science is an enthusiastic book that makes Science much more interesting. “How do you know that this book is nonfiction I know this book is a nonfiction book because it tells real facts most of the Scientists know. For example people's body moves by the muscular system helping the body move around. “The bones of your skeleton are moved by muscles. These help you move in all kinds of ways, from walking or swimming to playing the recorder or using a computer. You also have other muscles (in your heart, for example) that work without you even thinking about them” (Firth 27). “List five facts you learned from this book?” My first fact that I learned in the book is the Raindrops who create different colors of the rainbow. The raindrops make different colors of the rainbow by splitting the-the sunlight colors into many sections. “Sometimes it rains even though the Sun is shining. Raindrops split sunlight into different colors. When this happens you might see a rainbow. From the ground, it arches, but from an aircraft, it may be a circle” (Firth 15). My second fact that I learned in the book is how animals and plants make new babies. For instance, the book can teach people how does new lives has growth like the animals making babies and plants producing new plants. “Living things can make new living things. These live on after their parents have died. Animals make babies, and plants produce new plants. As they get older, most living things grow and change. Some animals give birth to live babies. Penguins, like other birds, lay eggs with the babies inside” (Firth 16). My fourth fact that I learned in the book is your brain controls all directs all of your body including the five senses. “Your Brain controls your body. Your five senses - sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell - tell your brain what’s going on around you, so it can make decisions” (Firth 30). My fifth fact that I learned in this book is in the world everything is made out of atoms. “Everything is made out of tiny particles called atoms. Atoms can join together in groups called molecules” (Firth 32). These are why First Encyclopedia of Science is an enthusiastic book.

Review # 2 was written on 2015-09-09 00:00:00 Olivier Gourgousse This book is good for first and second graders. This book educates on anything to do with science. Children can turn to any section if they are having difficulty with a topic in class. Plants, bones, and seasons are a few of the topics that are mentioned. I like this book for children to read because science could be difficult to understand. If a child wants to continue their education on a matter or learn something different they can. The pictures assist in chidren's understanding if they do not understand the words. This book could be used to introduce science topics in the classroom. Students who are also science oriented can read this book as their independent reading book.