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Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science

By Bill Nye and Gregory Mone
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Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science is an engaging children's book that explores the wonders of science, taking young readers on a journey through various scientific concepts. Authored by the beloved science communicator Bill Nye and writer Gregory Mone, the book presents entertaining lessons about the natural world, physics, chemistry, and more, all with fun facts and experiments designed to spark curiosity in young minds.
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You might enjoy this engaging children's book if you have young readers who are curious about science and the wonders of our world. Packed with fun experiments and fascinating facts, it encourages kids to explore and understand the science behind everyday phenomena with the legendary educator and communicator Bill Nye.

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"The must-have, everything-you-need-to-know science book from every kid's favorite science educator, Bill Nye."--Provided by publisher.

The must-have, everything-you-need-to-know about science book from every kid's favorite scientist, Bill Nye

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Science educator, TV host, and New York Times bestselling author Bill Nye is on a mission to help kids understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Featuring a range of subjects—physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, global warming, and more—this profusely illustrated book covers the basic principles of each science, key discoveries, recent revolutionary advances, and the problems that science still needs to solve for our Earth.

Nye and coauthor Gregory Mone present the most difficult theories and facts in an easy-to-comprehend, humorous way. They interviewed numerous specialists from around the world, in each of the fields discussed, whose insights are included throughout.

Also included are experiments kids can do themselves to bring science to life! The book features photographs, illustrations, diagrams, a glossary, bibliography, and index.

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Bill Nye collaborates with Gregory Mone to create an engaging exploration of scientific concepts in Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science. Reviews highlight the book's ability to challenge young readers with unsolved scientific mysteries, enriched by striking visuals that complement the educational content. The combination of Nye's enduring appeal and accessible science makes it a timely, eco-conscious resource, praised for its wit and encouraging curiosity in children.

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ISBN: 9781419746765

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full-colour throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 1370g

Pages: 264

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Bill Nye Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gregory Mone

About the Author

Bill Nye is a New York Times–bestselling author, mechanical engineer, and television host best known for his television show Bill Nye the Science Guy. He splits his time between New York and Los Angeles.

Gregory Mone is a New York Times–bestselling author and science journalist who has written several books for children, including the Jack and the Geniuses series, coauthored with Bill Nye. He lives in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.

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