SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Super Simple Experiments with Electricity: Fun and Innovative Science Projects

by Paige V. POLINSKY
9781680781670. ea vol: 32p. (Super Simple Science at Work). diag. glossary. photos. ABDO. Aug. 2016. lib. ed. $18.95. ebk. $33.95.
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Gr 2–5—Six experiments per volume demonstrate science principles such as surface tension, centripetal force, and potential energy. Each one is first described in simple terms, then demonstrated via an experiment, and finally explained in a "Why It Works" page that features clear wording and in many cases an exceptionally easy-to-understand graphic. For the most part, the necessary materials can be collected from around the house, with a few items that may require a trip to the hardware or craft store. Minor oversimplifications ("air condenses" in Heat and Cold) likely won't detract from this set's ability to introduce kids to important scientific principles.
After brief, confusing recitations of facts and definitions and an inaccurate representation of scientific methods, each volume presents several routine physical science experiments. The long lists of needed materials make the experiments not-so-super-simple, but photographs lead readers through the tasks. Accompanying explanations of the science are misleading, however, and the overall effect is incoherence. Glos. Review covers the following Super Simple Science at Work titles: Super Simple Experiments with Electricity, Super Simple Experiments with Elements, Super Simple Experiments with Forces, Super Simple Experiments with Heat and Cold, Super Simple Experiments with Light and Color, and Super Simple Experiments with Mass.
Reviewed by Paula Willey , Nov 01, 2016

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