101 Great Nature Experiments [Hardcover]

David Burnie (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

Will satisfy the curiosity of the young naturalist and encourage an awareness and enjoyment of the natural world. Understand the basic principles of nature through experiments using simple, everyday objects. Discover the natural world on your doorstep with easy to follow step-by-step instructions and color photographs showing each stage of every experiment. 101 Nature Experiments will satisfy the curiosity of the young naturalist and encourage an awareness and enjoyment of the natural world.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Just over 100 hands-on experiments in nine categories teach kids about the marvels of the natural world, from the murky depths of ponds to the sappy inner workings of trees to the wonders of the human body. Each step-by-step activity is easy to follow, requiring simple materials that can be found at home or easily acquired. Using balloons, water, and a fish tank, readers can make a model that resembles a group of animal cells living together. With nothing but their own two hands, young scientists can discover the connection between blood flow and gravity. And with a mushroom, a bowl, and some poster board, anyone can make a beautiful spore print. Crisp, vivid photos and drawings illustrate each stage of every activity, and cautionary notes and symbols are included for steps that require extra assistance from an adult.

David Burnie, distinguished author of many of Dorling Kindersley's award-winning resource books on nature, including How Nature Works, makes natural science more fun than any reluctant science student would ever have imagined. In spite of themselves, young readers of this big, handsome book will soon understand basic principles of nature and be inspired to explore far beyond the classroom. Ready for more? Try DK's 101 Great Science Experiments. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter

About the Author

David Burnie writes about natural history and Conservation. Since 1979, he has written or contributed to more than 80 books and multimedia titles, and has also worked as a consultant for natural history programs on television. He wrote Dorling Kindersley's award-winning How Nature Works and was consultant editor on the DK Nature Encyclopedia.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789404664
• ISBN-13: 978-0789404664
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #478,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is awesome!, January 14, 2005

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J. Stout (Portsmouth, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 101 Great Nature Experiments (Hardcover)

I would give it 6 stars if I could. The full-color photographs help you visualize the materials you need for the experiments. This is a great book for bored kids in the summertime, because a lot of the experiments involve bugs and the outdoors, but also, there are things that two kids could do on a rainy day, especially the experiments in the chapter called "The Human Body."

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for budding scientists!, August 11, 2010

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This review is from: 101 Great Nature Experiments (Hardcover)

This book is fantastic! It is well laid out, with clear visual (photographic) directions and easy to follow written instructions. Topics are wide ranging, from how flowers absord water to how blood moves in the human body. My kids are always thrilled when we pull this book out! I would recommend it to anyone with children that are interested in simple, easy hands-on projects.