Synopses & Reviews
This hands-on science activity book for children 5 to 8 promotes health and safety through 70-plus creative projects, recipes, and experiments. Handwashing becomes automatic and germs become real when children see the once-invisible microbes on their hands thriving in the tomato-soup cultures theyve prepared. They rush to brush after watching the effects of sugary drinks on a tooth. Nutrition and exercise are fun with treats like Triple-Decker Mouthfuls and games such as Exercise Bingo. Lego people and Silly Putty help to demonstrate the importance of seat belts and bike helmets, and safety becomes a priority as children chant important numbers, identify exits in buildings, and more. All the activities are tested in homes and classrooms to be sure they are safe, effective, and fun.
Synopsis
Teaches health and safety through more than 70 creative projects, recipes and experiments. Makes learning about these important issues fun and entertaining. Line drawings throughout.
About the Author
Michelle OBrien-Palmer is the author of
Sense-Abilities,
Watch Me Grow, and six Scholastic teacher guides as well as other books. A health educator, consultant, and specialist in educational curriculum development, she lives in Seattle, Washington.