Experiments with Light (Raintree Perspectives: Read and Experiment) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1406290319 ISBN 13: 9781406290318

Publisher: Raintree, 2015

Synopsis

Explore the world of light with engaging text, real life examples and fun step-by-step experiments. This book brings the science of light to life, explaining the concepts then getting kids to be hands-on scientists!

About this title

About the Author

Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at Oxford University before working in the wonderful world of children's publishing. She has written dozens of books for children and teenagers, and is a trained literacy tutor. Isabel lives in Cambridge, UK, with her husband and three rambunctious sons.

Review

Gr 2-4 -Straightforward text and hands-on activities encourageyoungscientists to consider the importance of electricity,temperature,light, and sound in these slim volumes. The books allcontain fourchapters, each of which is followed by a relevant experiment (building a robot, testing whether different objects are light sources) thatsupports the preceding material. Featuring straightforwardinstructions, the projects will challenge kids without overwhelmingthem. Sidebarssuch as "See the Science," "Is It a Fair Test?" and "RealWorld Science" actively engage the reader's critical thinking skillswhile emphasizing the significance of the scientific process and thepower ofobservation. Uncluttered, the layout is clean and visuallyappealing,allowing readers to concentrate on the information withoutbeingdistracted by unnecessary text and images. VERDICT Solid additions. -School Library Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Raintree
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1406290319
• ISBN 13: 9781406290318
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32