Earth, Water, Fire, and Air: Playful Explorations in the Four Elements - Softcover

Kraul, Walter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0863154891 ISBN 13: 9780863154898

Publisher: Floris Books, 2005

Synopsis

This book encourages children's interest in the natural world by showing them how to make things, such as a waterwheel, paddle-steamer, propeller plane, parachute, windmill, simple pendulum clock, spinning tops, a hot-air balloon and much more. All the activities make use of one of the four elements: earth, water, fire or air. Some are simple enough for a six-year-old; others are challenging enough for a twelve-year-old to enjoy.

About this title

About the Author:

Walter Kraul taught maths and physics at the Rudolf Steiner School in Munich, Germany. He has years of experience developing fun and educational toys and experiment sets connected with the four elements, and runs a specialist toy company, Spielzeug Kraul.

Review:

'An exciting book for 6-12 year olds exploring the elements. Some activities are quite easy -- other larger projects would require adult help but look great fun for adults too. There is lots of interesting information on the science behind how it works. A book that makes you want to get down to the nearest stream.' -- Hilary Woolf, Education Otherwise, October 2005

About this edition

• Publisher: Floris Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0863154891
• ISBN 13: 9780863154898
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116