Objects & Materials (Mad About Science) - Softcover

Clark, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1902463420 ISBN 13: 9781902463421

Publisher: Red Kite Books, 1994

Synopsis

Our new and exciting Mad About Science series comprises four titles, each covering a key area of science, which support national curriculum teaching practices. Investigative in their style, they are designed to encourage children to think and ask questions for themselves. Packed with fascinating Information, amazing fact boxes, historical notes on great scientific discoveries and colourful artworks and photos, Mad About Science is all your child needs to become one of the budding scientific minds of tomorrow. Without noticing, we use an incredible array of natural and man-made materials everyday. Gas, metal, rubber and plastic - the list is endless. Objects and Materials is a fun, practical book that looks at natural resources and how people obtain them, as well as the fantastic man-made materials that have completely changed the way in which we live. This is the perfect supplement to classroom teaching, will keep children busy for hours, and is a great way for parents and kids to learn about the wonder of science together.

About this title

Synopsis

The "Mad About Science" series makes learning at home fun for seven-11-year-olds. The content and approach of each book reflect subjects taught within international curriculum guidelines, so the books provide back-up for schoolwork. Besides fact boxes and information on great scientists and their famous discoveries, each book contains a number of fun experiments which are easy-to-follow and can be carried out safely at home, using readily available materials. The "Mad About Science" series encourages children to process activities in a logical manner and to think for themselves. Every day we use amazing materials. This fun, practical book looks at natural resources and how we obtain them, and at man-made materials that have completely changed the way we live.

About the Author

Richard Walker is a widely published writer of many science, biology and natural history titles for children of all ages. Richard is a former teacher of biology and science. He also provides a consultancy service for editors and designers and advises on the suitability of illustrations and scientific images.

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Kite Books
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1902463420
• ISBN 13: 9781902463421
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32