Starting with Science: Simple Machines (Cased) - Hardcover

Hodge, Deborah

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0431016143 ISBN 13: 9780431016146

Publisher: Raintree, 1997

Synopsis

Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 1/2, a text which contains 13 activities which encourage children to learn about machines. Part of the STARTING WITH SCIENCE series, illustrated with full colour photographs.

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Review

Until now, there haven t been many good books of experiments for young children that deal with basic scientific principles and include projects that are not only fun, but easy to understand and replicate. Kids Can Press has answered the call with (Solids, Liquids and Gases; Plants; Simple Machines; and Living Things all) ? For a classroom, a child s party or simply a curious budding scientist, Starting with Science is a series that will provide just the needed direction for hours of enjoyable learning."

(Solids, Liquids and Gases; Plants; Simple Machines; and Living Things all) offer simple science activities in an appealing format.--Booklist

Until now, there haven't been many good books of experiments for young children that deal with basic scientific principles and include projects that are not only fun, but easy to understand and replicate. Kids Can Press has answered the call with (Solids, Liquids and Gases; Plants; Simple Machines; and Living Things all) ... For a classroom, a child's party or simply a curious budding scientist, Starting with Science is a series that will provide just the needed direction for hours of enjoyable learning.--ForeWord

Using primary background colors and attractive, enthusiastic children as models, the format of this series is spacious and packs visual punch.--School Library Journal

Deborah Hodge has written a practical, useful, and exciting resource for parents and primary-school teachers ... The photographs are eye catching and colorful and emphasize ethnic and gender diversity in learning and doing science.--Science Books and Film

About the Author

Deborah Hodge is a former educational consultant and curriculum designer and the author of the Kids Can Press Wildlife series. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Raintree
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0431016143
• ISBN 13: 9780431016146
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32