How Science Works (Reader's Digest ) [Paperback]

John Farndon (Primary Contributor)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: How It Works

A hands-on introduction to the world of science for all the family. Packed with experiments and fun projects using safe, readily available ingredients from around the home.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Readers Digest; Revised edition (July 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762102497
• ISBN-13: 978-0762102495
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,149,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent way to understand even the most complex topics, October 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Reader's Digest ~ How Science Works (Hardcover)

I bought this books years ago because I was attracted to its beautiful photographs. Now I am using it with my 11 year old daughter as part of her science curriculum at home. It can be used in many ways, but even if you don't ever do the experiments, just seeing the photos makes the complex easy to understand. Even after getting a master's degree, I find I am really understanding things that I supposedly learned years ago. I highly recommend this book.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hands On Science for many ages!, February 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: How Science Works (Reader's Digest ) (Paperback)

As a home schooling family, we have found this book to provide the basics for a hands on science curriculum. The experiennts have been easy to perform and the materials needed easy to gather from home or the local hardware store. Our children ages preschool to fourth grade look forward to science due to the wide range of activities and "fun" educational projects. The directions and safety concerns are adaquate when the reader keeps in mind the title of the book is "How Parents AND Children....", and the book is enjoyed together. Group this book with a well stocked library for more indepth reading on the topics the book introduces and you have enough science for a year at least!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for teaching basic science concepts, February 7, 2010

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This review is from: Reader's Digest ~ How Science Works (Hardcover)

I was homeschooled and used this book extensively. It has many easy and effective experiments. I plan to use this book to teach my own children about science.