Setford Steve. Science Facts

New York, Boston: Dorling Kindersley, 1996. — 160 p.Part of the "Pockets" series, this flexi-bound mini-guide contains science facts. It has photographs, illustrations, maps, charts, diagrams, facts and figures and a 24-page reference section on the subject at the back of the book. Provides information on a variety of areas in the earth and chemical sciences, including force and energy, light, and magnetism.How to use this book.
Matter.
What is matter?
Kinetic theory.
Describing matter.
Atoms.
Radioactivity.
Bonds and molecules.
Crystals.
Mixtures and compounds.
Elements.
What are elements?
Periodic table.
Metals.
Non-metals.
Chemical changes.
Chemical reactions.
Acids and acidity.
Chemistry of carbon.
Polymers.
Electrochemistry.
Chemical analysis.
Force and energy.
Forces at work.
Motion.
Pressure.
Simple machines.
Energy.
Heat and temperature.
Energy sources.
Light.
Electromagnetic radiation.
Light sources.
Light and matter.
Lenses and mirrors.
Visible spectrum.
Optical instruments.
Sound.
Sound waves.
Sound recording.
Magnetism and electricity.
Magnetism.
Static electricity.
Current electricity.
Electromagnetic m.
Electricity supply.
Electronics.
Computers.
Telecommunications.
History of science.
Timeline of scientific discoveries.
Units of measurement.