My First Science Book [Hardcover]

Dorling Kindersley Ltd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 10, 1990 | Age Level: 5 and up

Full-color photos. Step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions accompany 20 fascinating science projects, from growing crystals to making musical instruments. A simple text and life-size photos combine to make scientific principles clear, comprehensible, and fun to explore.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-- This oversized science book has 21 simple experiments that explore light and color, electricity, music, magnets, weather, flight, and fingerprints. It includes how to make a barometer, a glider, and a volcano. Enticing full-color photographs show the supplies/equipment needed and each step of the project. The instructions are clearly written and easy to follow. Brief explanations of scientific principles and safety precautions are incorporated within the text. There is also a photographic table of contents as well as a "how to use this book" section. There are a few problems. The explanations of scientific principles are sketchy or lacking in many of the activities, such as the magnet experiments. The model volcano can be dangerous since a bottle filled with hot water is lifted by a string handle into another bottle of water. There is no index or glossary. The "Fun with Science" series (Warwick) and "Science Fun" series (Messner) discuss the principles demonstrated by their experiments and feature children of different cultures in their illustrations. --Renee Blumenkrantz, Davis Community Library, Bethesda, MD
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Review

"An ideal way to introduce scientific methodology."--Science Books & Films.  

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers; 1st American ed edition (October 10, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679805834
• ISBN-13: 978-0679805830
• Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 10.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #893,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Angela Wilkes is the author of several Dorling Kindersley books, including The Children's Step-by-Step Cookbook and My First Word Book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Science book, September 18, 2010

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R. Falciani "rudeman1" (boothwyn, pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My First Science Book (Hardcover)

Great book for young children. My Grandson is 3y/0 and there are experiments for him. Price was good, delivery was earlier than expected. Book gave me a lot of great experiments and you have enough of them to keep you going for a long time. None of the experiments are too complicated and you don't have to spend a fortune on materials.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Kids, April 11, 2010

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Brad S. Dimarco "familyman" (florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My First Science Book (Hardcover)

This is a great book of simple,yet really cool activities to do with your kids.