Science Is...: A source book of fascinating facts, projects and activities - Softcover

Bosak, Susan V

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0590740709 ISBN 13: 9780590740708

Publisher: Scholastic Canada, 2000

Synopsis

Here's you answer to all the questions children ask and all the wonders they want to investigate - from the marvel of a raindrop on a leaf, to the power of a volcano, to the mysteries of the universe. This award-winning bestseller is the BIGGEST and BEST collection of science activities for children 6-14 years. There are more than 450 projects, experiments, games, puzzles, and stories! They cover all areas of science, including matter and energy, the human body, the environment, rocks, plants, animals, insects, weather, stars and planets, and technology.

About this title

About the Author

Best-selling author and educator Susan V. Bosak, M.A., has worked with teachers, youth leaders, parents, and children, and researched more than 1,000 science books, to create one super science activity book that captures the interest of both young and old.

Reviews

Kindergarten-Grade 3-- An encyclopedic collection of demonstrations, puzzles, facts, and charts. There are even several short science-related plays. Many of the experiments are old standards, but there are some new gems such as trying to bat half a ball or imitating animal stances as if they were yoga positions. All of the demonstrations use common materials and include appropriate safety warnings. Activities are organized in a unique manner--by the amount of time and effort involved (quick, make time, and sequential experiments), and then further subdivided by subject area. A thorough listing of books, magazines, and videotapes is also included. As a result, this title is an excellent reference source for teachers and parents. Moreover, Bosak has done a wonderful job of connecting science to other topics, such as including a relevant Sioux fable in the environment section or viewing rubbings of tree barks and leaves as art. The only problem is with the design of the book, which is a mishmash of text-laden pages, black-ink illustrations (often featuring cutesy animals), and pages splattered with different styles of boxes and type fonts. The result is hard on the eyes. --Alan Newman, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC
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Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic Canada
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0590740709
• ISBN 13: 9780590740708
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 528