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Grade 2-4-An appealing hands-on introduction to natural science. Each of the 102 experiments is easy, uses safe and mostly readily available household supplies, and is fun at the same time. Divided into seasonal sections, the activities have catchy titles, state hypotheses, list materials, lay out procedures, and finish with clear explanations. Among the noteworthy investigations are: how duck feathers react to water, how mountains are formed, what keeps a seal from freezing in icy weather, whether ants prefer sugar or aspertame, and more. This title compares favorably with Robert Brown's 200 Illustrated Science Experiments for Children (TAB, 1987) and Janice Van Cleave's 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird & Fun Experiments (John Wiley, 1992). Clear but undistinguished pen-and-ink drawings appear on every page. A useful glossary, addresses of science organizations, and an extensive list for further reading are appended. An entertaining addition that will encourage youngsters to consider the wonders around them.
Amy Adler, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, OH
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Amy Adler, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, OH
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Make bubbles that bounce! Stir up a tornado in a jar! Make elastic from a dandelion! Predict weather from cloud formations! Discover the beauty and wonder of nature all year round with these quick, easy experiments and activities from Jean Potter. You can complete each activity in ten fun-filled minutes or less, and the clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you get it right every time. The projects are organized by season and help you learn about everything from why grass is green to how seals stay warm in icy arctic waters. You will find most of the materials already in your home, backyard, or neighborhood. The 112 activities in this book cover every aspect of the natural world, including plant and animal life, weather, ecology, rocks and minerals, the senses, the stars, and much more. You'll build a mountain the same way the earth does, find out whether your neighborhood ants prefer sugar or artificial sweetener, discover why maple seeds act like tiny helicopters, and explore the effects of acid rain on plants--all with the help of a leading educator. Children Ages 8-12
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A MUST for Home Educator's,
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This review is from: Nature in a Nutshell for Kids: Over 100 Activities You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less (Paperback)
I am a Home Educating mother of two. We have gone through literally dozens of Science books, some with sensational full color. However, this black and white back-to-basics book "Nature in a Nutshell for Kids" has been a knock-out with my kids! It's simple and the experiments/projects use things you already have in your home. The activities require that the kids get in touch with the world around them by getting outside and getting their hands dirty, so to speak. We checked it out at our local library, but now I'm purchasing one for our home library.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Great for Learning About Nature,
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This review is from: Nature in a Nutshell for Kids: Over 100 Activities You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less (Paperback)
This book is GREAT! Almost every experiment is doable and fun!I really love how this book has simple and easy activity/experiments to help connect kids to nature. They really get to explore and learn in a fun way. As a homeschooling mom I aim to help my young kids perform at least 1-2 of the experiments a week, and they really do learn a lot from each one. I highly recommend this book and Jean Potter's other book Science in Seconds.
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Potter Scores,
By LoveKids LoveArt "art4kids" (Bellingham, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nature in a Nutshell for Kids: Over 100 Activities You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less (Paperback)
Jean has a nice touch of reality...she has triplets, so maybe that's why!!
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