Science writer Neil Ardley shows how you can use everyday objects to explore the basic principles of science with 101 exciting step-by-step experiments that are safe and easy to do at home.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 3-6-A colorful volume that is wide in scope but shallow in content. Ardley introduces many areas of science from electricity, to sound and music, to motion and machines. Each activity is given between half a page and two pages, and is illustrated with bright, full-color photographs that clearly show each step in the process. Two or three sentences summarize what takes place, but little of the science is explained. For instance, in "Fly a hot-air balloon" readers are told that hot air rises, but not why. The book does do a good job of presenting science as enjoyable and exciting. It could be useful if supplemented by titles such as Stephen P. Kramer's How to Think Like a Scientist (HarperCollins, 1987) and books on specific areas of interest, such as those found in the "Eyewitness Science" series.
Janet K. Hamilton, Museum of Science, Boston
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Janet K. Hamilton, Museum of Science, Boston
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Gr. 3-5. Many of these 101 science experiments are great, but there's also plenty of standard fare, such bottle gardens, construction of a circuit, and the perennial erupting volcano. What makes this book special is the clean, simple format with equally simple instructions. The experiments are grouped into 11 categories, including water and liquids, electricity, motion and machines, and the senses. Most of the experiments are laid out in seven steps or less. Crisp, color photographs and concise captions make each step easy to follow. Children of various ages are shown performing many of the procedures. A warning about being a safe scientist is fairly inconspicuous on the verso of the title page; a symbol for adult supervision is described there and appears throughout the text where cutting, heating, and potentially harmful substances are required. Young scientists should find plenty of ideas for experiments and activities that can be done with ordinary household items and found materials. Denia Hester
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My 8 year old daughter borrowed this book from the school library and my kitchen hasn't been the same ever since. She has turned into a regular scientist. This book is FULL of real life pictures and NOT drawings. It is a large size book so it is even easier for her to read. She made a thermometer with a clear shampoo bottle, water, food coloring, and a straw. When she witnessed the water rising and falling through the staw she started screaming,"I'm a genius, I'm a genius." This book is very kid friendly and shows how to do experiments step by step with a real life picture for each step. It even shows how to make a real camera with a paper towel tube, tussue box and magnifying glass. One of my favorite experiments is how to make your own flashlight with batteries, an empty bottle, aluminum foil, and a small bulb.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a big, colorful, fun science book. It is full of fun practical science demonstrations, many of which can be done with common household items. This book is at a level that young gradeschoolers can understand, and covers science topics as high as middle school levels. It covers eleven different areas from air and gases to motion and machines. I have done many of these projects with my children. I even used the "Make a Rainbow" demo from the Color section in my Sunday school class while teaching about Noah. This book is a great addition to a homeschool library.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The pictures in this book are wonderful, however, our success rate is 0.5 out of 4 for the experiments. I am sure many of the experiments will work, but not the ones we selected. Many of the experiments are quite elaborate, so unless your child is very ambititous, you will be doing quite alot of work.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great gift
My grandson was thrilled. He had borrowed this book from his school library and loved it so he was thrilled to have his own copy. He is 6.
Published 4 months ago by wordwonder
Good for younger kids
The experiments in the book look good for kids between 6-10. Originally purchased for a 12 year old and had to return when I got the book and saw the difficulty (or lack of).
Published 4 months ago by K. Garrison
good
Can't wait to give this to my grandchildren for Christmas. We will work on them during their time off from school.
Published 5 months ago by regoffice
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I bought this book for my 11-year-old granddaughter. We were both extremely pleased. I reviewed a lot of other science books before buying this one. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lori from New York
Science lover
We bought this for our 6 year old son who loves science. This book gives pretty good experiment ideas but some are better for older kids (age 8 and up). Glad we bought it!
Published 15 months ago by D. Gerson
101 Experiments, an excellent choice
This book with most basic sciences is good for ALL ages. It is a necessary supplement to school where there is often little or no practical lab work done. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Carl D. Bauer
Science Experiements book
Was bought as a gift for a 7 year old girl. She loved it. I highly recommend it.
Published on January 16, 2010 by Debra L. Karplus, occupational therapist
I wish it were longer!
I use this book a lot with my kids. The experiments are interesting and easy to do with common household materials. Read more
Published on February 13, 2009 by chilirlw
Great for rainy days!
This book has some neat ideas and generally uses things you have in your home (especially if you have kids and all the stuff they accumulate). Read more
Published on January 11, 2008 by Julianne Lacroce
Not the Same-ol same-ol...
My 9-year old picked out this book, because she loves science and because of the brightly colored cover. The experiments inside did not disappoint. Read more
Published on January 4, 2008 by Kranden Orie
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