Nano : the spectacular science of the very (very) small / Dr. Jess Wade ; illustrated by Melissa Castrillón.
Material type: TextPublisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2021Edition: First US editionDescription: 29 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781536217667
- 1536217662
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 620.5 W119 | Available | 33111010677256 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 620.5 W119 | Available | 33111010732440 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The cutting-edge world of nanoscience leaps to life on boldly patterned pages in this STEM-ready gem.
An acclaimed physicist and debut picture-book author introduces readers to the tiny building blocks that make up the world around us. Elegant, friendly text and stylish illustrations explain atoms, the elements, and other essential science concepts and reveal how very (very) small materials are manipulated to create self-washing windows; stronger, lighter airplanes; and other wonders of nanotechnology. Further explanation in the back matter gives more detail about various scientists' roles and the tools they use. Splashed with bright primary colors, this tribute to the tiny will inspire curious minds of every stripe.
In this STEM-ready book, an acclaimed physicist takes readers into the cutting-edge world of nanoscience where they will learn about the tiny building blocks that make up the world around us.
Includes index.