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Q is for Quark
by David M. Schwartz

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David M. Schwartz

Tricycle Press

Marissa Moss

Hardcover

9 x 11 1/4 inches

64 1-58246-021-3

2001

8 - 12 and older

1 $15.95

$10.35

Recognitions

Smithsonian Notable Book for Children

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Synopsis

Q is for Quark, is a science alphabet book full of scientific knowledge for ages 10 and up. Within the fifty-nine pages the reader will discover scientific information about the atom, the black hole, DNA, gravity, elements, the immune system, quarks, the universe, a vortex, and more. All text is presented in a clever inviting way accompanied by colorful, often humorous graphics.”

Description

To say Q is for Quark, the science alphabet book by David Schwartz contains all scientific knowledge may be a bit of a stretch. But, this cleverly formatted, accessible ABC science book for junior high age and up covers a lot of territory. "E is for element" introduces the reader to Exploro, an alien from the planet Scientifica who has just landed on planet earth--specifically in the reader's bedroom. The text uses this scenario to explain how Exploro the alien breaks down the stuff found in the bedroom into the basic elements found in the planet earth. Q is for Quark contains 59 pages with a additional 4-page glossary.

Why I chose this book

Science is often a subject that seems inaccessible to many. Here is a book about science that is witty, cleverly illustrated, and inviting. Learning should be fun. This science ABC book accomplishes that. Within these pages, learning is fun.

What others said about this book

"No 21st-century kid (or parent) should be without this lively and fact-filled introduction to a spectrum...of vital information."” NAPRA ReView

About David M. Schwartz

David Schwartz grew up in New York City and Long Island in the 50's and 60's. As early as he can remember he says he has been interested in numbers. When a child, he was filled with awe as he contemplated the huge number of stars. Remembering those feelings and the curiosity about just how many stars might be in the sky, he was inspired to write his first book, How Much is a Million?

Before his career as a writer began however, Mr. Schwartz learned to also love bicycles, baseball, boats...and ice cream. He attended Cornell University majoring in biology. After graduation he taught at an elementary school for a few years.

After writing How Much is a Million?, Schwartz went on to write over 50 books--all of them are inspired by his love of numbers, nature, or through his curiosity of the natural world we all inhabit. He has written about the life cycles of plants and animals (the LOLA books), about the true story of a 66-year old Swedish grandfather who competed in a 1000 mile bicycle race, and about an indigenous tribe living in the rain forest of South America.

Today, besides writing books about subjects he loves, David Schwartz spends a great deal of time speaking at elementary and middle schools all over the US and abroad. His home is in northern California.

G is for Googol is also carried by Nana's Books for Kids.

For more information about Mr. Schwartz, visit his website.

Q is for Quarkby David M. Schwartz