SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Electricity Forces Light Materials Sound Space

by Peter RILEY
978-1-59771-279-8.
COPY ISBN
Gr 3—5—Solid scientific material is presented in accessible language and a visually engaging, boldly colored layout. Budding scientists are encouraged to hone their skills by recording observations, making predictions, and analyzing results. Hands-on activities are included on almost every spread, indicated by a "science box" that lists materials needed as well as visual and textual instructions. The many color photos feature diverse children demonstrating the activities. This enticing series is sure to make "real" scientists out of its readers.
Each volume's double-page spreads cover facts about the physical sciences or astronomy. Step-by-step instructions for activities (most using everyday household materials) and photographs of children engaged in science projects support the main texts. Although many of the experiments are accompanied by good guiding questions, it's not always clear what concept is the project's focus. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Real Scientist Investigates titles: Electricity, Forces, Light, Materials, Sound, and Space.
Reviewed by Ragan O'Malley , Apr 01, 2011

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