Reviews for Gateway Science OCR Science for GCSE Revision Guide Foundation (Gateway Science)

The average rating for Gateway Science OCR Science for GCSE Revision Guide Foundation (Gateway Science) based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2010-08-30 00:00:00 Siobhan Duny A very basic introduction to quantum mechanics, theoretical physics, evolution, and other concepts from Philip Pullman's trilogy written at a late elementary/early middle school level. I didn't realize this book was meant for children when I picked it up so I was disappointed by the lack of depth, especially since I was already familiar with most of the science explained. The book really only skims the surface of each concept. Still, it's a worthwhile read for fans of His Dark Materials who have little to no knowledge about these topics and want to understand the series in (slightly) more depth.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-02-13 00:00:00 Roger Schweizer I like children's nonfiction books a lot. The facts are straight-forward and to the point and if you're still interested in the subject you can delve into heavier books later. Anyway, this book is clearly for a younger audience yet covers topics like quantum physics. The book uses examples from Pullman's series, His Dark Materials, and shows how elements of the book you might have considered "magic" actually relate to science. The book contains a glossary, index, and suggestions for further reading with an introduction from Pullman himself.