Gardening Wizardry for Kids [Plastic Comb]

L. Patricia Kite (Author), Yvette Santiago Banek (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

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.

Editorial Reviews

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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

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Plastic Comb: 224 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (July 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812013174
• ISBN-13: 978-0812013177
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #245,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Botany
  • #24 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Gardening

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful multidimensional book...., June 13, 2007

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Patrick D. Goonan "see profile for URL" (Livermore, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gardening Wizardry for Kids (Plastic Comb)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gardening Wizardry for Kids, June 11, 2009

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A Real Woman (Maryland USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gardening Wizardry for Kids (Plastic Comb)

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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome ideas for kids and gardening, July 12, 2008

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J. Harvey (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gardening Wizardry for Kids (Plastic Comb)

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!