Kids learn about plants through more than 300 experiments and projects that use apple seeds, beans, potatoes, herbs -- virtually everything that grows! Whether growing space is as small as a windowsill, or as big as a backyard, children understand plant life through actual involvement. Glossary, reading list, and color illustrations.
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Gr. 3^-6. The gardening of the title refers to windowsill or kitchen gardens. Kite approaches the topic from a variety of angles, with snippets of history, crafts projects, and science experiments in her roundup. She includes projects that yield quick results as well as those that require time, and the projects with pill bugs and earthworms will be a hit with some kids. The illustrations are cheerful and plentiful; readily accessible materials are the rule; the text is clear; and the instructions are easy to follow. An attractive alternative to traditional gardening books for kids, this will appeal to both teachers and young gardeners. Mary Harris Veeder
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I bought this book as a gift and I am delighted with it. Many books I see for kids are lacking in one or more respects, this book is a clean sweep on every front i.e. well-organized, accurate content, meaningful activities, good cartoons and lots of interesting facts about plants.
The book covers the history and folklore of common vegetables and fruits, various activities that teach principles and appreciate for how plants do what they do and many indoor growing experiments that educate. It even includes sections on raising earthworms, pill bugs, snails and information about growing herbs.
One nice feature of the book is the presentation of provocative questions about plants that are then answered in the text or must be answered through an experiment of some sort. This is top-notch material, even the illustrations are excellent.
Although I believe this book is recommended for children 4-8, I think it is probably more appropriate for 6-12. It is certainly fine for even a very intelligent and motivated 10 year old.
The book covers the history and folklore of common vegetables and fruits, various activities that teach principles and appreciate for how plants do what they do and many indoor growing experiments that educate. It even includes sections on raising earthworms, pill bugs, snails and information about growing herbs.
One nice feature of the book is the presentation of provocative questions about plants that are then answered in the text or must be answered through an experiment of some sort. This is top-notch material, even the illustrations are excellent.
Although I believe this book is recommended for children 4-8, I think it is probably more appropriate for 6-12. It is certainly fine for even a very intelligent and motivated 10 year old.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent; excellent; excellent. Interesting folklore to share with kids (ages I work with: 8-13). Has games with veggies as well as other info. Highly recommend it when working with kids.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This book was great and a lifesaver for me! I taught a camp this summer "How things grow" and this book gave me tons of ideas. Gardening Wizardry for Kids has indoor activities, outdoor activities, and most are really simple and easy to do!
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Looks very nice
I haven't read it so far, it just arrived, but it seems to have lot to read and do for kids, the only critique so far is that it's spiral bound and that won't last very long in... Read more
Published 1 month ago by gumnut
Great hands-on book
This is a really informative and easy to use gardening book for kids. Like the little veggie history notes.
Published on May 14, 2009 by LGH
Some great ideas in this book!
We love this book! Easy reading, fun project ideas!
Published on March 26, 2007 by Wilda A. Lahmann
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The first people searched for and ate parts of wild plants. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
adult cut, pill bugs, radish seeds, seedlings appear, earth damp Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Native American Indians, North America, New World, George Washington Carver, Johnny Appleseed, West Indies New!
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The first people searched for and ate parts of wild plants. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
adult cut, pill bugs, radish seeds, seedlings appear, earth damp Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Native American Indians, North America, New World, George Washington Carver, Johnny Appleseed, West Indies New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Complete Book of Growing Plants from Seed. by Elda Haring in Back Matter
- Gardening Wizardry for Kids by L. Patricia Kite in Front Matter
- George Washington by Genevieve Foster in Back Matter
- Indian Cooking (Best of) in Back Matter
- The Vitamin Book by Harold M. Silverman in Back Matter
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- Researching the Power of Plants: A Thematic Unit of the Research in the Real Classroom Series (Primary Level by Pat Korandanis on page 4
- The Complete Home Learning Source Book: The Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators Covering Every Subject from Arithmetic to Zoology by Rebecca Rupp on page 826
- Shakespeare for Kids: His Life and Times, 21 Activities (For Kids series) by Colleen Aagesen in Back Matter
- 365 Activities for Fitness, Food, and Fun for the Whole Family by Julia Sweet in Back Matter
- Zap! Blink! Taste! Think!: Exciting Life Science for Curious Minds by Janet Parks Chahrour in Copyright
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