Exploring Light and Color [Paperback]

Heidi Gold-Dworkin (Author), K. Almadingen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071348212 | ISBN-13: 978-0071348218 | Publication Date: December 28, 1999 | Edition: 1

Engages a child's visual sense with activities that explore such questions s why the sky is blue, what makes a rainbow, and how light bends.

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From the Back Cover

Hi, my name is Olivia. I'm 6 years old, and sometimes I have questions about the world around us like: How do clouds make rain? Why is the sky blue? Why do the leaves turn different colors in the fall? Why do balls bounce? When that happens, I always go see my firend, Dr. Heidi. Dr. Heidi is a real scientist and probably the smartest person in the whole world. She always knows the answers to my questions. She also knows how to help me to really understand how things work. Today, Dr. Heidi and I are exploring something that's everywhere you look, but almost never notice, unless you're looking for it...that's right, but almost never notice, unless you're looking for it...that's right, light! Why not join us and have fun finding the answers to your questions about light and color by looking around corners with a mirrir, creating new colors by combining primary colors, making a pencil break in half just by putting it into a glass of water, and lots of other cool science acitivities. The Little Scientists Hands-On Activities series of books is an outgrowth of the nationally acclaimed Little Scientists educational program. Like the popular scientific enrichment classes for which they are named, these books are designed to expose kids, ages 5 to 8, to the thrill of scientific discovery, while helping them to develop core scientific skills of observing, critical thinking, communication, classifying, comparing, applying and generalizing, measuring, predicting, hypothesizing, and problem solving.

About the Author

Dr. Heidi Gold-Dworking, a molecular biologist and biochemist, received her bachelor's degree from Cornell University and her graduate degrees from Yale University. She is the author of numerous scientific and educational articles and the founder of The Little Scientists. A mom of 3 young children, Dr. Heidi is solidly dedicated to the development of innovative, exceptional, hands-on science curriculum for young children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 58 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (December 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071348212
• ISBN-13: 978-0071348218
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,085,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lighting Up Young Minds, May 31, 2000

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Joan Swirsky - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exploring Light and Color (Paperback)

Dr. Heidi Gold-Dworkin's books are a thrilling addition to children's literature and an important introduction to concepts that most kids usually have to wait to learn until they're in junior and senior high school. With the world of science exploding around us, these books are the best way for kids to learn early what makes our universe tick. I have no doubt that future Nobel Prize winners will cite the influence of Dr.Heidi's books when they mount the podium in Oslo someday!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Book for Children, Parents, and Teachers, May 10, 2000

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Stacey Germaine - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exploring Light and Color (Paperback)

This is a remarkable children's science book. I am an elementary school teacher and I am using the book for my K-3rd grade students. My students love the experiments and this book is helping them to enjoy science. The pictures are great and the questions that Olivia asks about light and color are just what my students want to know. I can't wait to read the others.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Original and Fun!, May 28, 2000

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Seth Swirsky - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exploring Light and Color (Paperback)

We have all three of Dr. Heidi's book's and can't wait for the next one. My 5 year-old loves doing the simple experiments that Dr. Heidi outlines. Not only do these books truly illustrate in a simple way the way the world works, but they are a great way to spend time with your children while they are learning valuable things about the world. Dr. Heidi clearly understands how to communicate with 4-8 year-old kids. And I learned a lot to. Highly recommended for learning (by both child and parent) and fun. 5 plus stars!