Science can be fun! The Kingfisher First Science Encyclopedia takes a child-friendly, hands-on approach by including more than 100 simple experiments that help make complex scientific principles clear to preschool and primary-grade children. Colorful photographs and illustrations of children demonstrating each experiment will encourage readers to join right in. With its easy-to-use alphabetical arrangement and its clear and simple text, this book is an essential home resource, enabling and encouraging always-curious kids to search for the answers themselves. Plenty of fact boxes and cross-references allow further research on every topic. Ranging from atoms, computers, and the human body to X-rays and zoology, this book is a truly comprehensive first introduction to basic science. Over 1,000 appealing, colorful photographs and illustrations, with clear and easy-to-understand definitions. 100 Science activities and project. Vocabulary carefully chosen for the 5-8 year old reading level. Cross-references encourage further exploration. Glossary of scientific terms.