Synopses & Reviews
Investigate the mysterious forces that affect the earth, using materials found around the house. Build an earthquake detector from a shoebox, pencil, paper, and string. Create a glacier model that melts, moves, and leaves behind sand and rock. Experiment with gravity, magnetism, plants and recycling. All are simple, safe, and guaranteed to work. 128 pages, 30 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.
Synopsis
“Loeschnig's vivid language and clear, informative presentation may inspire children...the material is well organized. A wealth of activities and demonstrations are presented [and] illustrations are plentiful. A good resource, and children...will be able to perform most of the tasks safely without direct adult supervision.”—
Booklist. “Would serve any age of student.”—
Science Books & Films.