Paper (Science Explorers) - Hardcover

Edwards, Nicola; Harris, Jane

 
9780713650679: Paper (Science Explorers)

Synopsis

Takes an active approach to finding out about the properties and uses of paper. This book, which is one of a series encourages children to ask questions about what different materials are like, formulate ideas about how a material might behave, for example when water is dropped onto it and test out these ideas. Colour photographs show children experimenting with materials and speech bubbles convey their interaction with each other. The content backs up the scheme of work for science at Key Stage 1. A double page spread of notes for parents and teachers includes information about the scientific principles covered as well as suggestions for further activities.

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Review

'... inspiring... child-friendly photographs and text provides lots of ideas for investigations.' Nursery Education 'These books are informative and appealing. They are useful both for introducing properties of materials and reinforcing ideas. They provoke discussion and the desire to investigate.' Primary Science Review

About the Author

Nicola Edwards is a writer, editor and consultant for children's non-fiction books and ha written several highly successful books for A & C Black. Jane Harris has worked as a teacher and is now a writer and editor of children's books.

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Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780713661965: Paper: Exploring the Science of Everyday Materials (Science Explorers)

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ISBN 10:  0713661968 ISBN 13:  9780713661965
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2003
Softcover